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Quit Smoking To Prevent Another Stroke

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health educator on Monday, September 23, 2013, In : smoking cessation

Give smoking cessation support and encouragement to a family member or friend, it could save their life.

If you or a family member is a smoker, there are reasons to quit. if you or a family has had a stroke attack, there are still reasons to quit.

In a recent study, researchers found that people who are smokers at the time of a stroke attack are 30% more likely to have another stroke.

The study involved 1,500 survivors who had a stroke between 1996 and 1999; they were followed f...

Managing Diabetes During The Holiday Season

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Sunday, December 16, 2012, In : Articles

Diabetes should not prevent anyone from enjoying the holiday season and attending festive events.

Diabetics can still attend and participate in social events as their non-diabetics friends; they can still enjoy some of their festive favourites. The physical activity is actually beneficial to their health.

Do not let a busy holiday schedule get in the way of regular diabetes care. These are things to remember:

Check your blood sugar on time
Take any medication on time
Keep a...

How to Recognize A Heart Attack

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Thursday, July 12, 2012, In : heart disease

If an individual has a heart attack, It is important that blood flow is restored immediately to prevent further damage to the heart muscle and to save the life.

When the blood supply to the heart muscle is obstructed it does not receive the oxygen that it requires.
This can cause a heart attack, the cells can begin to die.

The sooner the blood flow is restored the less damage will result.

It is important to recognize the signs of a heart attack to get help immediately.

There are symptoms that w...
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Peripheral Artery Disease of The Legs

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Friday, June 29, 2012, In : noncommunicable disease

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a vascular disease affecting the arteries of the legs.

The arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the cells of the body so they can function and keep the organs healthy.

In PAD there is a gradual build up of plaque within the arteries , these fatty deposits restrict the blood flow and can cause other organs to fail.

PAD can also be as a result of an embolism or inflammation of the blood vessels.

PAD can be serious if not treated early; it requires medical attenti...
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The Benefits of Regular Exercise

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, In : Articles

Physical activity is important to everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or country of residence.

Physical activity is necessary to prevent non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

The recommended for overall health and longevity is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity 150 minutes per week, this can be achieved by brisk walking.

More vigorous and more prolonged activity has additional health benefits.

If you are someone who are not used to 150 min...
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Ageing And Health- A Call To Action

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, In : Articles

April 07 is World Health Day, World Health Day is celebrated every year to honour the founding of World Health Organization (WHO).

Every year, World Health Day focuses on a single health challenge with global impact.

"World Health Day 2012 focuses on how good health can add life to years, enabling older men and women to not only live longer, but also to extend their active involvement in all levels of society."

This year the theme is : ' Ageing and Health.'

The slogan is: "Good health adds l...
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What Is Cancer?

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, February 6, 2012, In : cancer

Cancer is a non-communicable disease (NCD), it is a malignant growth of abnormal cells that form masses.

Cancer have the ability to invade other tissues and form secondary tumors called metastases.

Throughout life most cells in the body grow, multiply and replace themselves. During this process errors or changes called mutations occur. Whereas in normal cells growth and development are controlled, in cancerous cells when certain mutations occur, cells become abnormal and continue to grow l...

A Tutorial On Healthy Eating

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Friday, January 27, 2012, In : healthy eating

Good nutrition is important for a healthy lifestyle, to prevent diseases, to protect health, to promote speedier recovery from illnesses and to boost our immune system.

This tutorial will provide consumers with the basic knowledge required for healthy eating.
It will enable them to make changes and modiy their diet for a healthier eating pattern.

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Good eating habits need not be expensive, nor healthy meals difficult to prepare.

Quite often; however, nutritious meals are associated with a large ...
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