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Tips for a Healthy Body and Mind

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BODY & MIND+ STROKE Overview Occurs when an artery to the brain is blocked or bursts Hemorrhagic stroke occurs • Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel when the blood vessel is bursts and spills blood blocked into the brain Most common type of stroke Without oxygen delivered by blood, parts of the brain will begin to die Call 911 immediately if you notice signs of a stroke - getting emergency treatment is essential WARNING SIGNS PREVENTION V Maintain healthy blood pressure Drooping of one side of the face Weakness or M Quit smoking numbness in one arm V Speech difficulty or V Consume alcohol in moderation or not at all inability V Lower your cholesterol Sudden dizziness or trouble walking V Eat a healthy diet M DifficultyY with vision in one or both eyes M Maintain a healthy weight V Exercise regularly Transient ischemic attack (TIA), which can briefly cause stroke symptoms M Take preventive medications, especially after an ischemic stroke or TIA V Consult a physician about your risk factors DEMENTIA Overview Loss of mental skills which interferes with everyday life Stroke is the second most Affects memory, thinking, and planning skills common cause Alzheimer's is the most Tends to worsen over time common cause Speed of progression depends on the individual WARNING SIGNS PREVENTION M Exercise regularly M Memory loss noticed by friends or family M Keep stress levels low V Trouble with daily activities like M Get plenty of rest list making or running errands V Stay socially engaged V Eat a healthy diet V Difficulty speaking and understanding language M Quit smoking V Getting lost in familiar places V Play brain games or take up a new hobby M Practice relaxation V Changes in personal hygiene techniques V Uncharacteristic fear M Consult a physician to find out more about Or anger mental health care Congestive Heart Failure Overview Leading cause of hospitalization in people age 65 and older НЕALTHY НEART CONGESTED HEART Heart cannot pump at a normal rate .... The body doesn't get enough oxygen or nutrients --· Eventually causes the heart's muscle walls to weaken Fluid builds up in limbs or organs and causes the body to become congested WARNING SIGNS PREVENTION Shortness of breath Quit smoking or difficulty breathing Swelling in the feet, legs, or stomach Lose weight or maintain a healthy weight Excessive fatigue Avoid or limit alcohol consumption Difficulty with everyday activities Avoid or limit caffeine consumption Lack of appetite due to feelings of fullness or nausea Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Memory loss and confusion Lower your blood pressure Increased heart rate Keep stress levels low Frequent coughing or wheezing Practice relaxation techniques Consult a physician to assess your heart health Infographic provided by: Princeton Care Center Princeton Care Center www.princetoncarecenternj.com Sources: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Prevention TreatmentofHeartFailure/ Lifestyle-Changes-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306341_Article.jsp http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/WarningSignsforHeartFailure/Warn ing-Signs-of-Heart-Failure_UCM_002045_Article.jsp http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide-heart-failure http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/dementia-topic-overview http://www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm http://strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and- Symptoms_UCM_308528_SubHomePage jsp http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename-explainingstroke http://www.webmd.com/stroke/guide/stroke-what-happens http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=PREVENT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150/DSECTION-prevention

Tips for a Healthy Body and Mind

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Stroke occurs when an artery to the brain is blocked or bursts. This can inhibit the flow of oxygen to the brain, which in turn can cause parts of the brain to die. Learn how to identify the warning s...

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