Every year 425,000 women have a
stroke. Symptoms of a stroke include sudden numbness or weakness of the face,
arm or leg, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble
seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance
or coordination and sudden severe headache with no known cause. In women the first signs of stroke may
have a few unique symptoms such as face and limb pain, sudden hiccups, sudden
nausea, sudden general weakness, sudden chest pain, sudden shortness of breath
and sudden palpitations. Being
able to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and receiving prompt medical
attention may reduce the long term disabling effects of a stroke. Every minute counts. If you think that someone you know may
be having a stroke the National Stoke Association wants you to act FAST.
F -- Face: Ask the person to
smile. Does the face droop?
A -- Arm: Ask the person to
raise both arms. Does one arm
drift downward?
S -- Speech: Ask the person to
repeat a simple phrase. Is speech
slurred or strange?
T -- Time: If you observe any of
these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Risk factors for stoke include a
family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, being
overweight and not exercising.
Women are at higher risk while on birth control pills, pregnant, using
Hormone Replacement Therapy, post-menopausal with a waist measurement larger
that 35.2 inches and triglyceride levels higher than 128 milligrams or if they
are a migraine headache sufferer.
It sounds like fewer women are
saying “Sorry, not tonight. I have a headache.” Women around the world say they
are experiencing a better, more fulfilling sex life after reading Fifty Shades of Grey. You would think that Dr. Adam
Ostrzenski’s recent claim that he found the elusive G-spot would be the hottest
topic in women’s sexuality but it’s not.
It’s actually what some are calling “mommy porn” – a steamy trilogy
written by E L James. This wildly
popular bestselling trilogy will never be considered a literary masterpiece. But it's definitely page-turner. Personally
I found it hard to believe that some of the action would be pleasurable for
women or even physically possible. But it has been reported that reading can be raise our
spirits and help us escape from the stress of everyday life. It also helps us empathize with others
and it keeps the brain in good working order. We would all probably agree that losing yourself in a book is
more fun than watching a presidential debate or the MN Twins lose another game.
Make the time to be good to you
and read. Whether you are reading Fifty
Shades of Grey or Gone With the Wind the
overall health benefit is the same.
Happy Mother’s Day and Good
Health!
Terry
“If evolution
really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” ~Milton Berle
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