STROKES KILL

WHAT TO LOOK FOR THAT MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE
 

A stroke is a brain attack that occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain.  Any age, from 16 upwards, van be at risk,- it is not just something that happens to the elderly.

Controllable Stroke Risk Factors

High blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Atherosclerosis
Circulation problems
Tobacco use and smoking
Alcohol use
Physical inactivity
Obesity

Uncontrollable Stroke Risk Factors

Age (over 55)
Gender (Women have more strokes each year than men, mostly because women live longer and stroke occurs more often as we age. About 55,000 more women than men have strokes each year, but stroke incidence is higher in men than women at younger ages.)
Race (African-American, Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander)
Family history of stroke
Previous stroke or TIA
Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO or Hole in the Heart)

Symptoms of Stroke

Common symptoms of stroke symptoms in both men and women:

Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg — especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

Additional stroke symptoms reported in women:

Sudden face and limb pain
Sudden hiccups
Sudden nausea
Sudden general weakness
Sudden chest pain
Sudden shortness of breath
Sudden palpitations

Stroke is an emergency. Recognizing warning signs can be easy if you remember to think FAST:

F = Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A = Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T = Time: If you observe any of these signs it’s time to call 999
 

 

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CREAKY JOINTS


Creaky knees and aching joints need not be an expected result of advancing age. You can stay flexible and pain-free until late in life, if you pay attention to these simple things that help your hard-working joints.

• Cook with turmeric. This time-honored spice contains curcumin, which is known to reduce the inflammatory chemicals in osteoarthritis and ease painful joints.
• Munch on almonds.: they’re delicious, and rich in Vitamin E, which protects the outer membrane of your joints. Sunflower seeds are another wonder food in your fight against stiff and achy joints.
• Drink red wine: a recent research study shows that reservatrol, a plant chemical found in red wine, can bring relief to inflamed joints.
• Walk off the weight: this is the most important thing you can do to enjoy supple joints until late in life. Losing just five percent of your body weight eases pressure on your joints dramatically. Walking, yoga, swimming, dancing or cycling—all of these are enjoyable and effective ways to keep the weight off.  Here are some weight loss tips that I have found really useful.
• Eat broccoli. There’s a compound called sulforaphane in broccoli, which blocks the enzymes that cause joint destruction.

A balanced diet really is the key to joint health. Do take a few minutes to read this list of five more fabulous foods that can help your joints stay young.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-simple-ways-to-keep-your-joints-young.html#ixzz2R5g7cZNz