By Lecia Bushak We’ve known for some time that chronic stress can lead to a slew of health problems, from an increased risk of developing depression to heart disease. But new research that will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 65th Annual Scientific Session has managed to gain deeper insight into how stress mayContinue reading “Signs Of Stress In The Brain May Predict Arterial Inflammation, stroke”
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Stroke and care after
Stroke History of stroke: Hippocrates, the father of medicine, first recognized stroke over 2,400 years ago. At this time stroke was called apoplexy, which means “struck down by violence” in Greek. This was due to the fact that a person developed sudden paralysis and change in well-being. Physicians had little knowledge of the anatomy andContinue reading “Stroke and care after”
Gender bias in treating or preventing blood clots in women
Animation of the formation of an occlusive thrombus in a vein. A few platelets attach themselves to the valve lips, constricting the opening and causing more platelets and red blood cells to aggregate and coagulate. Coagulation of unmoving blood on both sides of the blockage may propagate a clot in both directions. A thrombus occursContinue reading “Gender bias in treating or preventing blood clots in women”
Bay area senior care 408-854-1883
Caring and compassionate caregivers from Motherhealth senior care since 2004. Motherhealth caregivers bring sunshine to the faces of seniors in the bay area. Our trick is gourmet cooked meals, massage and companionship with care. Email motherhealth@gmail.com for 24-hr response time. Location: greater bay area Cost: Based on level of care, 4-hr care minimum, 24-hr careContinue reading “Bay area senior care 408-854-1883”
Parsley, Natto, green tea and kiwi clean clogged arteries
PQQ can clean your clogged arteries. PQQ has been found in all plant foods analyzed to date. PQQ-rich foods include parsley, green peppers, kiwi fruit, papaya, fermented soybeans (Natto) and tofu. These foods contain about 2-3 mcg per 100 grams. Green tea provides about the same amount per 4 oz serving. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) has beenContinue reading “Parsley, Natto, green tea and kiwi clean clogged arteries”
Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled
Do not fear about the election, the truth will come out and all young healthy people in the USA will vote for their future. Healthy future generation knows that major deaths in the USA are contributed by the following: obesity, tobacco use and alcohol use. 1965 vs 2008: More people are aware of the effectsContinue reading “Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled”
Loneliness or social isolation increases risk of stroke/CHD
Nicole K Valtorta, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK; nicole.valtorta@york.ac.uk Background The influence of social relationships on morbidity is widely accepted, but the size of the risk to cardiovascular health is unclear. Objective We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the association between loneliness or social isolationContinue reading “Loneliness or social isolation increases risk of stroke/CHD”
Altering Gut Flora Could Reduce Stroke Risk
Changing the profile of the bacteria in the gut led to a reduction in stroke size, a new study in mice suggests. “This was a proof-of-concept study,” study author Costantino Iadecola, MD, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, told Medscape Medical News. “We have demonstrated two important principles: that changes to the microfloraContinue reading “Altering Gut Flora Could Reduce Stroke Risk”
Steps in hiring a caregiver with Motherhealth
We help qualify your caregiver based on the health needs of your parents with Alzheimer’s , Parkinson’s or other health issues that need 24/7 care or at least 4hr care each day. We help train and monitor your caregivers who needs to tag team with us to ensure that all the caregiving needs of yourContinue reading “Steps in hiring a caregiver with Motherhealth”
Bay area senior care and home assistance
We cannot leave our seniors at home without a compassionate and caring caregiver 24/7. We also need to senior safe our house to avoid falls and other accidents/emergencies. Leave contact information and medication list/schedules to a caregiver and another copy in your refrigerator and a copy of medication list in the purse of your momContinue reading “Bay area senior care and home assistance”
Arthritis sufferers’ increased risk of heart disease due to disease-related inflammation and other factors, study finds
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) sufferers are at an increased risk of dying due to cardiovascular disease. A new five-year study showed that the risk of cardiovascular disease for people with RA is due to disease-related inflammation as well as the risk factors which affect the general population. Treatment of arthritis with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs alsoContinue reading “Arthritis sufferers’ increased risk of heart disease due to disease-related inflammation and other factors, study finds”
Nursing homes guide
Here are some questions to ask when considering a nursing home: Regular Health Assessment Has the senior been assessed recently? If a nursing home is being considered as the next step after hospitalization, this probably has already been done. However, if a senior is considering a move from home or another facility, a more formalContinue reading “Nursing homes guide”
When do you need a caregiver for your homebound senior
We need a companion, home helper or caregiver for our 70plus mom and dad who live alone to avoid emergencies, to allow us to function and take care of our bodies too in the same way we care for our parents, to give more quality time to our aging parents and to provide the necessaryContinue reading “When do you need a caregiver for your homebound senior”
Cost of Dying by Lisa Kreiger
The day she brought a hospital bed into her den, Susan Meyers’ role in life changed dramatically, from adoring mate to devoted caregiver. Like one of every six Californians, she was taking on a job that doesn’t pay, but costs sleep, savings and sometimes physical well-being. Her beloved, John, the charismatic flight surgeon and avidContinue reading “Cost of Dying by Lisa Kreiger”