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Women Often Lack The Signs Of Stroke

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:18:55 GMT

A new online poll to find the women in the U.S., only about one in four women aged 25-75 may appoint up to two main symptoms of stroke.

This is important because scientists say it takes longer for women than men to seek treatment in hospital after a stroke, and researchers believe lack of awareness of symptoms may exacerbate delays.

The survey also revealed that women think that breast cancer is five times more common than stroke (women are actually twice as likely to die from stroke than breast cancer), and 40 percent of women respondents are not very concerned about experiencing a stroke.

In general, the women interviewed were not aware of the fact that women suffer more strokes than men, and a fourth said he did not believe the impact could occur at any age.

The researchers also found that black and Latin American women knew fewer facts about stroke than white women in specific areas of knowledge.

"If you experience symptoms of a stroke, it is necessary to call 911 if you receive immediate medical attention, even if symptoms disappear," Dr. Angela Gardner, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, has said in a press release HealthyWomen of the organization. "Time equals brain, because every minute that the brain is deprived of oxygen, can lose up to 1.9 million brain cells. If you have even one symptom of stroke in the emergency department so we can assess and treat. "

Six Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:59:51 GMT

Heart attacks often without warning, and although it is well documented that are caused by atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque is the walls of the arteries), there are certain triggers that can trigger heart attacks for people who are at risk. This week, the Belgian researchers published in the Lancet study, the ranking of the different triggers a heart attack according to their prevalence in people who are already at risk of heart problems. The following is a list of some of the most surprising results, and in some ways to protect against the causes of heart attack:

Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:55:23 GMT

The bad news: Stroke is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer in the United States. It affects about 700,000 Americans each year and is also one of the leading causes of disability and dementia.

Good news: Strokes can be prevented. Good health, nutrition and daily exercise, the stroke is much less.

Outline of disease

Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:54:40 GMT

Morning Heart Attacks Cause More Damage, According To A Study

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:41:22 GMT

If you suffer a heart attack in the morning, is likely to be worse than having one at any time of day, according to a Spanish research team.

In fact, if the attack takes place between 6 am and noon, is likely to give about 20 percent of the muscles of a heart attack occurs in the afternoon or evening, the researchers added.

"It is well known for decades that the incidence of heart attack varies according to time of day, with a higher incidence in the early hours of the morning," said lead researcher Dr. Borja Ibáñez, the National Cardiovascular Research Center in Madrid.

It has been suggested, although there is no evidence that the circadian clock of the body stimulates the release of substances from the bloodstream, making the heart more prone to heart attacks at certain times of the day, he added.

"What I had not been fully explored was the effect of time of day, a heart attack from the outset, the scope of the death of heart muscle," said Ibanez. "This is the first study to show that the heart of human tolerance to ischemia varies depending on time of day."

The report was published in the April 27 online edition of the heart.

Seven Simple Tips To Lower Blood Pressure

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:48:44 GMT

We all know that hypertension can be a murderer. If you have high blood pressure, hypertension, which are probably going to need medication to lower blood pressure. However, there are steps to take.

First, what is a normal blood pressure reading?

Stroke - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:06:01 GMT

Stroke is a disease of the arteries that supply blood to the brain. Without blood to carry oxygen and nutrients and removes waste products, brain cells begin to die rapidly. A stroke is sometimes called "brain attack. Stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage or even death if not immediately diagnosed and treated. It 's the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. and industrialized European nations. Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability. Stroke kills about 150,000 Americans each year, or nearly one in three stroke victims. Strokes affect blacks more than whites and are more likely to be fatal among blacks. Men have more strokes than women. But women have a stroke during pregnancy and in the weeks just after pregnancy.

“If It Weren’t for HealthFair” by Jim Fuller

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:11:55 GMT

If it weren’t for my visit to HealthFair, the rare mass inside my heart would not have been discovered until something catastrophic happened. During the visit I was told that I had a completely blocked internal carotid artery as well as an irregular heartbeat.

1 in 1900

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:53:16 GMT

Have you been avoiding the gym? Eating too many snack foods? Well don’t worry, you are not alone.

According to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, only one out of more than 1,900 people evaluated met the American Heart Association definition of ideal cardiovascular health.

Simple Ways to Prevent Heart Disease

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:38:26 GMT

As most of us know, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. The risk of heart disease increases as you age. You have a greater risk of heart disease if you are a man over age 45 or a woman over age 55. You also are at greater risk if you have a close family member who had heart disease at an early age.

Adding a single screening ultrasound to mammography revealed 28% more cancers than mammography alone

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:03:59 GMT

According to ACRIN 6666 STUDY by the American College of Radiology Imaging Network, “Adding a single screening ultrasound to mammography revealed 28% more cancers that mammography alone, increasing early breast cancer detection rates from 78% to 91%.”

Are Heart Attacks More Deadly for Women?

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:17:15 GMT

Doctors have long known that women are nearly twice as likely as men to die in the first month after a heart attack. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that it may not be gender that affects outcome.

Karaoke Improves Heart Health Says a New Study

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:58:26 GMT

Doctors believe karaoke with friends eases tension brought on by the workday, and provides patients good social support, especially when they are received well by the crowd.

Eating by DNA

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:11:36 GMT

The recent attention paid to a short-rib dinner consumed by Michelle Obama over Presidents Day weekend got me thinking about how far we've veered away from the fundamentals that should guide our relationship with food. And that we can manage to politicize anything — including eating a great meal.

The American Heart Association on Peripheral Artery Disease

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:57:10 GMT

What is PAD?

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, most common in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. PAD is similar to coronary artery disease (CAD) and carotid artery disease. All three of these conditions are caused by narrowed and blocked arteries in various critical regions of the body. Hardened arteries (or atherosclerosis) in the coronary artery region, restricts the blood supply to the heart muscle. Carotid artery disease refers to atherosclerosis in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.

The Simple Steps to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:06:52 GMT

You can take simple steps to cardiovascular disease prevention -- don't smoke, get regular exercise and eat healthy foods. Here are some heart disease prevention tips from Health Central to get you started.

7 Ways to Avoid Heart Disease

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:25:57 GMT

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. In 2006 heart disease claimed 631,636 lives. Early prevention is key to fighting heart disease. You can live a heart healthy lifestyle. All it takes is seven easy steps.

The lifetime cost of a stroke

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:14:31 GMT

The cost of care in the first 30 days following a stroke is only $13,019 in mild cases and $20,346 in severe cases, and yet the lifetime cost of a stroke is approximately $140,048. The bulk of those costs comes in the form of chronic care and rehabilitation.

Hospitals Nationwide Join Forces with HealthFair

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:22:47 GMT

Hospitals throughout the United States are joining forces with Healthfair, the nation’s leading provider of mobile health screening services, to bring preventive health services to hundreds of communities.

Tune in to Fox and Friends Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 for the Latest in Preventative Cardiovascular Screenings with the Heartbeat Buses

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:37:58 GMT

Orlando, Florida: HealthFair, the national leader in mobile medical screenings for the past 10 years, will be featured on Fox and Friends on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 am. HealthFair’s co-founder and president, Terry Diaz will be interviewed and the company’s cardiac testing will be demonstrated on Brian Christman, HealthFair’s chief marketing officer.

Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk?

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:56:57 GMT

Researchers find a 61% increased risk among those who drink daily

Diet soda fans who drink the beverages every day may be cutting down on calories, but they also might be boosting their risk of stroke, new research suggests.

A message from a Cardiologist on HealthFair Screenings

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:39:31 GMT

This week marks the start of American Heart Month. Though the statistics have long been common knowledge, truth is heart disease still remains the country's leading cause of death and disability for men and women. And the numbers are climbing.

Strokes are rising fast among young, middle-aged

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:45:03 GMT

Strokes are rising dramatically among young and middle-aged Americans while dropping in older people, a sign that the obesity epidemic may be starting to shift the age burden of the disease.

HealthFair’s American Heart Month “Know Your Numbers”

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:44:45 GMT

Cost to treat heart disease in United States could triple by 2030. Lost productivity could increase by $100 billion.

In a study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association researchers estimate that the cost of treating cardiovascular disease will increase three fold over the next two decades from $273 billion to $818 billion between 2010 and 2030. "The fact that it would go up threefold over the course of 20 years was unexpected," says lead study author Dr. Paul Heidenreich. "We can take steps to reduce it, if we take steps to prevent cardiovascular disease."

HealthFair’s American Heart Month “Know Your Numbers”

healthfair@datasprings.com (healthfair) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:42:29 GMT

By 2030, 116 million people in the United States will have heart disease

Most Americans know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But did you know that 80 million Americans have some form of heart disease? That is 36.5 % of all Americans. By 2030, approximately 116 million people in the United States will have cardiovascular disease in one form or another.