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Information from Your Family Doctor How to Prevent a Stroke What is a stroke? A stroke happens when there is a problem with the blood supply to a part of the brain. The area of the brain that does not get enough blood becomes damaged. A stroke can happen when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain. A stroke also can happen when the wall of an artery bursts. Depending on which part of the brain has poor blood supply, a stroke can be mild to severe. Here are some problems strokes can cause: • Problems with moving (including paralysis) • Problems with feeling • Loss of vision • Problems with thinking, understanding, or communicating (that is, problems with speaking, reading, or writing) • Changes in emotion or behavior

By: Gabrielle Guichard*) As you may know, as soon as you put yourself on a diet, you only have one thought left: to eat. Sooner or later, it will overcome you...except if you hit first. When was the last time you focused so much on a task that you forgot to eat? You did not really forget, but you were too much interested in what you were working on to stop doing it and go to the fridge. Years ago, when your body was slim and your head swollen with projects, did you ever think that to be a grown-up would not mean to be responsible and free? Stop looking for somebody to sue: nobody shoveled food in your mouth. Stop whining about commercials that influence you: nobody tied you up in front of the telly (TV). Stop opening your mouth and closing your mind.  Let's feed our brains with positive habits. (freepik.com) You know, everybody knows, that the higher the education, the lower the weight. If you point at a person you know who has a Ph.D. and 30 extra pounds, you act exactly like...

Healthy, slim and sexy. Image: self.com I wanted to share secrets and smart tips to get slimmer body , healthy and look attractive and sexy . You can get a clearer tips about healthy body care . Hope you enjoy the article below. By Tricia Goss, eHow Editor Begin a Weight Loss Program You have made up your mind. You are ready to lose the extra weight once and for all. You have chosen a diet and exercise program and are raring to go. These steps will help you begin your new weight loss program, so that you lose the weight and keep it off. Instructions Difficulty: Moderate Step1 Write down your reasons for losing weight. Think of every reason you can come up with. Not only will this help motivate you to begin your weight loss program , it will help keep you going down the road. Step2 Set a small, attainable, measurable goal. If you look only at your entire goal it might be overwhelming. Set a goal such as "one month exercising at least three t...

Modern men and women need a slim body. They want a better appearance for many reasons. Yes, if you have an ideal weight you will healthier and happier. So, how to get a good body? Dr. Kenneth Cooper in the late 1960s published Aerobics as the “perfect” way to “train” your heart. He thought that medium intensity aerobic exercise practiced three or four times a week was all you needed for heart health. Do you still follow this method? But, today the reality is different. A recent study by Harvard researchers shows that those who do short-duration, high-intensity workouts, reduce their risk of heart disease by 100 percent more than those who practice aerobic exercise. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that men and women who exercised at a higher intensity had lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides (blood fat), higher HDL (good cholesterol) and less body fat. What’s more, medium intensity does not train your “high-energy output system” – your ability to get...