Wise & Well — the summer edition! | |
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National Stroke Awareness Month is the perfect time to learn about stroke and stroke prevention. The most important thing you need to remember is that stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. Why? These statistics paint an alarming picture:
Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in the United States, cutting short the lives of 137,000 Americans each year
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability
In the United States, one person has a stroke every 40 seconds — roughly 795,000 people a year
Every 4 minutes, stroke kills another American
There are more than 7 million stroke survivors living in the United States and two-thirds of them are currently disabled
Approximately 25% of people who recover from their first stroke will have another within 5 years
When it comes to stroke, time is brain. The sooner a stroke patient can get medical attention, the greater the chance that doctors can limit the damage.
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Better Health Starts with Knowing Your Risks | |
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Are you as healthy as you think? Or could you be at risk for developing a serious or chronic health condition? Read on to learn how you can get valuable information on your health status — and maybe even win a $100 Amazon gift card in the process!
In the United States, more than 75% of all adults are at an increased risk for diabetes, stroke, or heart disease — and most don’t even know it. Combined with other common issues such as stress and weight management, just about everyone is dealing with risk factors that impact their long-term health.
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Helping the Helpers: Easing the Burden of Caregiving | |
They are parents, spouses, daughters, sons, neighbors, and friends. Their work is challenging, tiring, often lonely, and sometimes physically strenuous. They don’t get paid — they work out of necessity and the goodness of their hearts. They are America’s family caregivers.
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, 43.5 million US adults have provided unpaid care for a sick or disabled child or adult within the past year. Sometimes this is for the short term while the person convalesces, and sometimes it’s a permanent situation. Caregiving can involve everyday chores, such as grocery shopping, laundry, food preparation, and managing finances. However, 46% of caregivers also perform physical, medical, and nursing tasks, such as lifting people out of beds and chairs, feeding them, helping them dress and bathe, changing diapers, dispensing medication, and coordinating medical visits. Not surprisingly, this work takes an emotional, psychological, and physical toll on the caregiver.
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Making the Most of Seasonal Produce | |
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette & Grilled Chicken
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