Stroke could be caused either by bleeding in the brain, which known as cerebral haemorrhage, or by blockage of an artery that supplies blood to the brain, which named as cerebral infarction. The later is often caused by atherosclerosis, a common seen heart disease, a condition that the build-up of fatty plaques in arteries that inhibit blood flow.

In fact, studies reveal that excess body weight is a risk factor for stroke.  So, enroll into a program for weight loss if you are obese and want to reduce the above risk.

Stroke Risk for Men

Studies indicated that men who are obese are twice as likely as their leaner peers to suffer from stroke risk.  A study from Archives of Internal Medicine, 2001 revealed that for each additional point increase in BMI over 25 (ie for every weight gain of 6 to 7 pounds), the risk of stroke rose 6%. Continue Reading…