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There’s no “one size fits all” way to eat healthy. Your lifestyle, budget, family, and emotions all play a part. Some people find that writing down everything they eat helps. Others clean out their kitchen and start the week with a good meal plan.
When your COPD suddenly gets worse, it’s called a “flare-up” or “attack.” It becomes harder to breathe, and you might feel tired or cough more. These flare-ups can be caused by things like a chest infection, air pollution, or a sudden change in temperature.
If your doctor says you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), you might wonder why that matters or how to fix it. It’s normal for your blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays high,
You may have had some or all of the symptoms of a stroke only to have them disappear after 10 to 20 minutes. This could mean you’ve suffered a TIA, a transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke. A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced for a short time,
Did you know there are things you can do to prevent another stroke? Making healthy lifestyle changes, taking medicine, managing other health problems, and taking part in a stroke recovery program are all steps you can take to help prevent another stroke.
Once the symptoms of a stroke appear, life-threatening problems can develop. That’s why it’s so important to seek medical help immediately. Things like increased pressure on the brain, blood pressure changes, and blood clots in the legs can all lead to further problems or even death.
If you suspect that you, or someone you know, is having a stroke, call 911 or other emergency services right away! A stroke usually happens suddenly but its symptoms may occur over several hours. With this guide you’ll discover a simple way to remember the main symptoms of a stroke.
Anyone can have a stroke. Knowing the signs and calling emergency services right away makes recovery more likely—it can even save a life. The simple way to remember the main signs of a stroke is: BE FAST. BE FAST stands for: balance,
After you’ve had one stroke, you’re at higher risk for having another. But the good news is there are things you can do to reduce the chances of a stroke happening again. Taking your medicine, doing stroke rehabilitation, and making healthy lifestyle changes can all help.
You may have heard that an aspirin a day keeps heart attacks and strokes at bay. Daily aspirin is a good option for some people, but it can also cause serious bleeding. Should YOU take an aspirin a day? Use this interactive tool as a starting point to learn more about the benefits and risks of daily aspirin,