Five Ways To Prevent a Brain Attack

According to a new study a low risk lifestyle will reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by about 80%. The report on this study gave 5 ways to maintain this low risk lifestyle, they are: 1-Smoking cessation 2- To women, get off the hormones 3-Eat your vegies 4-Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control 5-Take aspirin and blood thinners if your doctor orders them Read about these in more detail. I want to add these important actions that will reduce health risk factors that cause cardiovascular disease. They are: 1- Quit smoking 2-Keep physically active 3-Maintain a healthy body weight 4-Healthy eating There is a consumer health education program that prepares people to live a healthier lifestyle. Click Here to learn more about it or to start preparing.

Children With Food Allergies Often Face Skepticism - US News and World Report

At a recent study, researchers interviewed 26 families dealing with nut allergies, they included parents, children and teens. The study found that some children described themselves as being taunted or feeling excluded during social events. Here is a story about Bela Mehta and her son who was diagnosed with peanut allergy, read about it and the report of the study. Children With Food Allergies Often Face Skepticism - US News and World Report

Information Technology Improves Diabetes Care

Using new information technology helps improve diabetes care through diet, exercise and medication compliance.

A study involving 12 primary care practices with 163 patients looked at the role of technology in managing diabetes.

Participants received cell phones preloaded with diabetes management software, they entered their own blood glucose levels when tested.

The application:

1. Analyzed the readings.
2. Send text messages coaching the patient on ways to stabilize their blood sugar levels
3. Send educational messages for lifestyle changes
4. Send information on disease management

Patients who used the the application saw a mean drop in glycated hemoglobin of 1.9%.

Smoking Isn't Just bad For The Lungs

Smoking is bad for your lungs, but the damage to your health and body goes further and beyond the lungs. Smoking increases the risk for about 15 types of cancers, for example. Smoking is also responsible for 10 million deaths worldwide every year, 1:5 deaths in the USA is caused by cigarette smoke.

Smoking increased the risks for many diseases including:

1. Alzheimer's
2. Heart disease
3. The Skin
4. Pregnancy
5. Diabetes

Smoking is a cause of many diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tuberculosis.

In this article the author identifies the effects of smoking on other parts of the body and the risks for the many diseases. Click Here to read.