Actress Ye Jiwon emphasized that as one ages, 'vascular health' becomes increasingly important.
Ye Jiwon mentioned on the recently aired JTBC program 'This Great Body' that "the blood vessels are the largest organ extending from head to toe."
In fact, as one ages, vascular health becomes crucial. If bad cholesterol accumulates and blocks the blood vessels leading to the heart or brain, it can jeopardize life.
People Whose Lives Were Ruined by Vascular Health...Menopausal Symptoms Should Also Be Carefully Monitored
On that day’s broadcast, cases of individuals who suffered from vascular-related diseases were also introduced. Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher is a notable example. She appeared in the 'Star Wars' series and passed away at the age of 60 from a heart attack while receiving treatment in 2016.
It was reported that Carrie’s vascular health deteriorated due to stress, drugs, and binge eating she experienced since childhood, leading to her death.
Experts advised that middle-aged women should not take physical changes lightly as menopausal symptoms. One expert warned, "Facial flushing experienced by middle-aged women could be a signal of vascular damage in the brain."
Stroke Signals More Dangerous in Winter... How Can We Recognize Them?
During the cold winter months, the risk of stroke increases due to blood vessel contraction and rising blood pressure. Since missing the treatment window for a stroke can lead to serious aftereffects or even death, early response is crucial.
Typical symptoms include facial paralysis. One side of the face begins to become paralyzed, making the smile appear awkward. The smile looks strange, and the shape of the mouth becomes distorted and unusual compared to usual. If speech becomes unclear and it is difficult to form complete sentences against one’s will, it is important to visit a hospital if one arm droops when both arms are raised.
Pre-symptoms and response measures can be summarized by the 'F·A·S·T Rule': Face (one side of the face distorts when smiling) ▲ Arm (weakness or numbness in one arm or leg) ▲ Speech (slurred speech or inaccurate pronunciation) ▲ Time (immediate call to 119) is the guideline.
Ye Jiwon stated, "It is shocking that when the blood vessels collapse, the brain also deteriorates like dominoes," and urged, "Let’s pay more attention to even the small signals our bodies send."
