India, Oct. 28 -- On the eve of World Stroke Day, which is observed on October 29, let's look at one of the natural risk factors that increases the chances of stroke in women.

Stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, causing death of brain cells due to a lack of oxygen. The consequences can be severe, ranging from death or if survived, then long-term disability.

This is why stroke awareness conversations aim to draw attention to both categories of risk factors. Modifiable factors, the ones which are within your control, such as quitting smoking or having a healthy lifestyle, and non-modifiable factors, which are beyond your control, like genetics, sex and age. For non-modifiable...