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Recognizing a Stroke The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and getting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough. A bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

Ask the individual to SMILE. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today) If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call for medical attention immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Reduce Stress Easier said than done, but fortunately, stress-busters come in many forms. Some tips that may help:

Think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like (i.e., soak in a hot tub, walk on the beach or in a park, read a good book, visit a friend). Play with your pet. Stroking a dog or cat has been proven to lower blood pressure and relieve stress. Listen to soothing music. Watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Set It Up Taking the stairs not only helps slim your thighs and tighten your calves, but it could reduce your cholesterol as well. How low can it go? As much as 15% lower, according to a recent study that revealed that the benefits can come from as little as six minutes of climbing per day. What's more, researchers say this simple act of ascension also can make you 10% to 15% more fit. It doesn't matter if you stair-step on a machine at your gym or take the stairs in your office or home. The pay-off is about the same. A great way to fit this in is to do just 6 minutes of stairs before heading to your car or train in the evening after work. It might even be a welcomed break in the afternoon to get you up and moving after that lunch you scarfed down at noon. The local high school football stadium and the mall are also options. Symptoms of stroke Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

Ask the individual to smile. Ask him or her to raise both arms.

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Ask the person to speak a simple sentence. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call for medical help immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Mind Body Connection Depression worsens outlook in coronary heart disease patients (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2003; 290: 215-21). Depression increases mortality rate after heart attack (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine, 1999; 61: 26-37). Sense of hopelessness causes atherosclerosis (Source: Atherosclerosis, Thrombotic and Vascular Biology, 1997; 17: 1490-95). Anger can lead to coronary heart disease (Source: Circulation, 2000; 101: 2034-9). Anger could trigger early coronary heart disease (Source: Archives of Internal medicine, 2002; 162: 901-6). Grief can cause a heart attack: (Source: Family Practitioner News, 1996; 26: 8). People who had social groups of fewer than three people were more than twice as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack than those whose social groups were larger. (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine, 2001; 63: 267-72). And finally, to end on a more positive note, researchers have discovered that people who learn relaxation and breathing techniques can reduce their risks of coronary heart disease.(Source: British Medical Journal, 1985; 290: 1103-6). Dont's for protecting your brain

No breakfast - People who do not take breakfast will have a lowerr blood pressure leading to insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain. Overeating - It causes hardening of the arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power. Smoking - It causes multiple brain damage and may lead to alzheimer disease. High Sugar consumption- Too much sugar will interrupt absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition. Air pollution - The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases oxygen supply resulting in decrease of brain efficiency. Sleep deprivation - Long term sleep deprivation accelerates death of brain cells. Sleeping with covered head - Increases CO2 concentration damaging cells. Working wioth brain in illness - Working hard or studying in sickness may damage the brain. Lacking in stimulating thoughts - Thinking is the best way to train your brain.Not doing so may cause shrinkage. Talking rarely - Intellectual conversation promoites brain efficiency. Do you have friends? They will help you fight off cold A latest research shows that extroverts are less prone to colds. May be because, they keep getting small doses of bacteria etc., which builds up their immunity. 10000 steps is all it takes Latest research says that simply taking 10,000 steps a day will help an average person slim down a little. 6,000 steps a day will help the average person maintain their current weight. Most people only walk about 4,000 steps per day,

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doing average things like walking from the car to your office building or doing the grocery shopping. Source: www.healthtipsdaily.com