- New research from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
- Investigation of 2 studies involving 2,406 women, aged 30-60 and then 40-73.
- Study measured participants' height as they aged.
- Women who lost 2 centimeters of their original height were twice as likely to die from a stroke.
- Osteoporosis linked to vascular calcification.
- Calcium buildup in blood vessels = higher stroke risk.
- Doctors may measure Vitamin D levels to check bone density.
- Physical activity fights bone density decline.
Learn more at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/stroke-mortality-in-women-height-loss-may-indicate-risk