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4 Steps to Self-Monitor Blood Pressure 4 Steps to Self-Monitor Blood Pressure (Family Features) Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and many don’t even know it. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and even death, but can be controllable. To stay on top of your blood pressure and manage risks, follow these easy steps from the American Heart Association to self-monitor blood pressure: Get It – grab your validated self-monitoring blood pressure (SMBP) device Slip It – slide the SMBP cuff up your […]
Spasticity 101: A debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke (Family Features) In the year following a stroke, about 1 in 3 stroke survivors will experience spasticity, a common post-stroke condition which causes muscle stiffness due to involuntary muscle contractions. Most commonly affecting the elbow, wrist and ankle, the condition may make it difficult to do activities people were able to do before their stroke like dressing, brushing their teeth or walking. More than 3 million stroke survivors may wrestle with reduced independence and increased reliance on caregivers due to spasticity. The condition is particularly common in younger stroke […]
When ordinary people do extraordinary things, there’s no limit to the positive impacts felt by their actions. Sometimes these actions are sought after and intentional, while other times, something remarkable happens by pure chance. Whatever the reason, lives are forever changed when someone steps out of their comfort zone and achieves the unthinkable. Many women have come before us, and countless are yet to be born who are paving the way for change. Let’s celebrate the senior citizen women still living today, making the world a better place for all those around them. Ruby Bridges When you hear the name […]
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks (Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. Caring for yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk […]
7 Tips for Caring for a Loved One from Afar (Family Features) Caring for a family member or loved one with a serious health condition like Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a big undertaking and often takes a concerted effort from many family members and friends to provide the best care possible. Even if you’re not available to provide hands-on assistance on a consistent basis, there are ways to provide aid from a distance. PD is one condition that may have an impact on the entire family, necessitating a broad care network. The second-most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer’s disease, […]
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