Did you know you on average, people burn about 100 calories per mile they walk. A pound of body fat equates to approximately 3500 calories. So if you must burn 500 calories a day to lose a pound a week.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Hypertension - highest risk factor for stroke!
Arm yourself with the knowledge you need. Learn what your blood pressure numbers mean and protect yourself and those you love from the "silent killer's" serious consequences. ww.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/High-Blood-Pressure-or-Hypertension_UCM_002020_SubHomePage.jsp
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
It's just a Little Heart Attack
Feb.1st is Go Red for Women - Learn the symptoms for a heart attack in women. Please see and share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wmPWTnDbE
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Cardiac Screening at Seton Williamson
Seton Wiliamson conducted a community cardiac screening. Participants pre-registered and came in fasting, had cardiac screening labs drawn, BMI's, waist measurements and blood pressures. Education provided on stroke and women and heart attack signs and symptoms. Results were reviewed with clients by cardiologist Dr. Vaisman. Great turn out!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Feb. 1st Go Red for Women
Feb. 1st. is Go Red for Women ! This month is dedicated to bringing awarness to Heart Disease as the #1 killer in women. Take the time to learn the sign and symptoms and the importance of calling 911 and being persistant in getting the care you need. Make lifestyle changes that can help you decrease your risk for a heart attack. Remember, even small steps will make a difference.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Vertical Meeting at Ridge Top Elementary with Parent Support Specialist!
They are very excited to help their parents get healthy.
Heart360 Get To Goal
Heart360® is an online tool of the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association which helps you track and manage your heart health and provides helpful advice and information. Just enter your health information like blood pressure in an easy-to-use tool, and your records will be safely and securely stored in Microsoft® HealthVault™. If you would like more information just let me know!
Monday, January 14, 2013
The prevalence of diabetes in women of childbearing age has doubled in the last decade. Babies born to women with diabetes, especially women with poor diabetes control are at greater risk for birth defects. Be sure to discuss managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, seizure disorders or phenylketonuria (PKU) during pregnancy.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Walking Wards Off Diabetes
Just thirty minutes of walking a day can prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes, a 2002 study looking at both overweight and average weight men and women in a population at high risk for the disease showed.
If you already have diabetes, walking is helpful for you, too. A mile or more daily cuts your risk of death from all causes in half.
Just thirty minutes of walking a day can prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes, a 2002 study looking at both overweight and average weight men and women in a population at high risk for the disease showed.
If you already have diabetes, walking is helpful for you, too. A mile or more daily cuts your risk of death from all causes in half.
Sólo treinta minutos de andar un día puede prevenir las enfermedades como tipo 2 diabetes, un 2002 estudio que mira ambos hombres de peso y a mujeres de peso excesivo y medios en una población en riesgo alto para la enfermedad mostrado.
Si usted ya tiene la diabetes, andar es útil para usted, también. Una milla o los cortes más diarios su riesgo de la muerte de todas las causas por la mitad,
Monday, January 7, 2013
Atrial fibrillation (A-tre-al fi-bri-LA-shun), or AF, is the most common type of arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah). An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.
AF occurs if rapid, disorganized electrical signals cause the heart's two upper chambers—called the atria (AY-tree-uh)—to fibrillate. The term "fibrillate" means to contract very fast and irregularly.
In AF, blood pools in the atria. It isn't pumped completely into the heart's two lower chambers, called the ventricles (VEN-trih-kuls). As a result, the heart's upper and lower chambers don't work together as they should.
People who have AF may not feel symptoms. However, even when AF isn't noticed, it can increase the risk of stroke. In some people, AF can cause chest pain or heart failure, especially if the heart rhythm is very rapid.
AF may happen rarely or every now and then, or it may become an ongoing or long-term heart problem that lasts for years.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Stroke Warning Signs
 SPOT A STROKE F.A.S.T.F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of a stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know quickly that you need to call 9-1-1 for help. This is important because the sooner a stroke victim gets to the hospital, the sooner they'll get treatment. And that can make a remarkable difference in their recovery. | F.A.S.T. IS:Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.Arm Weakness Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech Difficulty Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly? Time to call 911 If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS HAVING A STROKEImmediately call 9-1-1 or the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) number so an ambulance can be sent. Also, check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared. A clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) may improve the chances of getting better but only if you get them help right away.A TIA or transient ischemic attack is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms. TIA symptoms usually only last a few minutes but, if left untreated, people who have TIAs have a high risk of stroke. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce the risk of a major stroke. BEYOND F.A.S.T. — OTHER SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
young woman 28 yrs. old with Lock-in-syndrome.
This story was just forwarded to me by my friend Suzy Everhart Fehlig about a young woman 28 yrs. old with Lock-in-syndrome. Locked-in syndrome is a condition in which a patient is aware and awake but cannot move or communicate verbally due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles in the body except for the eyes.
Kirby Walker is a 28-year old woman from Northwest Arkansas who suffered a massive stroke on December 22, 2012. She is in VERY critical condition (Locked-In Syndrome), and desperately needs our love, faith and support. She's a mother to two beautiful baby boys, and a fiance to a wonderful man. Kirby's a third grade teacher who's very dedicated to her students, family, and friends. She is very loved and needed. Please share her story, and keep her in your prayers.
Kirby Walker is a 28-year old woman from Northwest Arkansas who suffered a massive stroke on December 22, 2012. She is in VERY critical condition (Locked-In Syndrome), and desperately needs our love, faith and support. She's a mother to two beautiful baby boys, and a fiance to a wonderful man. Kirby's a third grade teacher who's very dedicated to her students, family, and friends. She is very loved and needed. Please share her story, and keep her in your prayers.
Calcule su Índice de Masa Corporal
http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/sp_bmicalc.htm
Corte y pege este en su search engine para calcular su IMC.
Corte y pege este en su search engine para calcular su IMC.
Calcule su Índice de Masa Corporal
El Indice de Masa Corporal (IMC) mide el contenido de grasa corporal en relación a la estatura y el peso que presentan tanto los hombres como las mujeres.
- Anote su peso y estatura usando el sistema Standard de Los Estados Unidos (libras, pies y pulgadas), o el sistemamétrico (kilos, metros y centímetros).
- Hacer click en la casilla “calcule” y aparecerá su IMC en el corazón de la figura.
Body Mass Index (BMI Calculator)
Now that we are starting a new year "2013" Let's start off by knowing what our BMIor Body Mass Index is! This is simple to do,just follow the instrucitons below!
Click on the the link below and it will take you to the link where you can calculate your Body index.
We need to know where we are so we can get to where we are going.
Remember, low stress, just make a few minor changes at a time. I will continue to add to this blog with simple steps to help you achieve your desired goal.
Let me know what you think.
Body Mass Index (BMI Calculator)
Click on the the link below and it will take you to the link where you can calculate your Body index.
We need to know where we are so we can get to where we are going.
Remember, low stress, just make a few minor changes at a time. I will continue to add to this blog with simple steps to help you achieve your desired goal.
Let me know what you think.
Body Mass Index (BMI Calculator)
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Childhood Obesity
Thank you for championing obesity prevention
District145 Alvarado [District145.Alvarado@house.state.tx.us]
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 4:41 PM
To:
Wilson, Maricela G.
Dear Marcie,
Thank you for contacting me and expressing your support for HB 275 and HB 276.
Texas has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the nation, with more than 20 percent of children being considered obese. Children are living more sedentary lifestyles, which make the need for increased physical activity and more health education in our schools more important than ever. While both of these bills alone will not eliminate obesity in Texas, these bills are a step in the right direction in an effort to reduce childhood obesity.
It is going to take a comprehensive approach with individuals, families, businesses, government and communities all working together to address this issue. Again, thank you for your support and please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of assistance on any matter.
District145 Alvarado [District145.Alvarado@house.state.tx.us]
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 4:41 PM
To:
Wilson, Maricela G.
Dear Marcie,
Thank you for contacting me and expressing your support for HB 275 and HB 276.
Texas has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the nation, with more than 20 percent of children being considered obese. Children are living more sedentary lifestyles, which make the need for increased physical activity and more health education in our schools more important than ever. While both of these bills alone will not eliminate obesity in Texas, these bills are a step in the right direction in an effort to reduce childhood obesity.
It is going to take a comprehensive approach with individuals, families, businesses, government and communities all working together to address this issue. Again, thank you for your support and please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of assistance on any matter.
Heavy Drinkers at Greater Risk for Stroke
Sept 10, 2012 -- Heavy drinkers may be at a much greater risk for a bleeding stroke, a new study suggests. People who drank about three or more alcoholic drinks per day also had the strokes almost a decade and a half before those who didn’t drink quite as much. The findings appear in Neurology. Exac
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