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Preventing & Treating Stroke (Part 2 of 2) | HealthiNation – Dr. Paul explains the risk factors for stroke, what you can do to prevent a stroke, and the treatment options following a stroke. Related Videos: What is a Stroke? (Part 1 of 2) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Preventing & Treating Stroke (Part 2 of 2) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: Preventing Stroke Even if you fall into a high risk group, there are actions you can take to reduce your chances of having a stroke. These include: Check-ups. Have your blood pressure checked at least every year. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for stroke. Stress. Stress can contribute to high blood pressure, and thereby raise your risk of stroke. So, work to manage your stress. Diabetes. Get tested to see if you have diabetes. Diabetes accelerates blockages of your arteries and increases your risk of stroke. Smoking and alcohol. Stop smoking and limit your alcohol intake. Cholesterol. Know your cholesterol numbers and make sure they are controlled. High cholesterol can clog your arties and keep blood from moving to the brain. Weight. Being overweight increases your stroke risk. Birth Control. Birth control pills can increase the risk of stroke, especially for women who are over 35, smoke, have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Hormone therapy. Women taking hormone replacement therapy may also be at higher risk for stroke. Treating Stroke There are several different ways to treat an ischemic stroke. These include: Medications These …

Missing Ed: A real life Santa

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Ed also helped the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services, a group that supports refugee and immigrant women and chil-dren who have experienced domestic violence. … Mercy Ministries was another favourite of Ed's. The non …
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A monster liability: a summary of a new lawsuit filed against Monster beverage

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Mr. Fisher believed that Monster Energy Drinks were safe for consumption by persons of all ages since the guys in the Monster Energy Drink truck were not asking kids how old they were prior to handing out the Monster Energy Drinks. … consumption has …
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Getting a gun in Japan

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But go back before Scalia and before the NRA started their lobbying (1970's) – the Supreme Court, and lower courts also, said the 2nd amendment conferred on state militias a right to bear arms – but did not give individuals a right to own or carry a …
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Substance abuse during adolescence linked to cognitive damage

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Growing up, many adolescents are told not to take drugs or drink alcohol by their parents and teachers. While some kids stay away from these substances, others ignore the advice of their elders and go on to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana.
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