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Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Saturday, May 6, 2017, In : Health & Medical

What is Cholesterol?

If you are not a doctor or someone that works in the medical field you may not care about cholesterol until your doctor tells you that your cholesterol is high and that you need to do something to keep it low. But why are doctors so concerned about high cholesterol? Well am glad you asked and you will certainly find out after reading this blog. In a nutshell Cholesterol is a waxy kind of substance in the human body that the body uses to build new cells, insulate the nerv...

Important health symptoms you must take care of immediately

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Sunday, November 1, 2015, In : Health & Medical

The information below is an important community service to promote preventive healthcare and avoid a major illness. There are signs and symptoms that warns you that something is not right or that you may soon have a major illness. Please read and share with your family and friends. The original article was written by Kara Mayer Robinson and reviewed by
David T. Derrer, MD. Do not try to self-diagnose or treat yourself, even physicians do not treat themselves if there is a catastrophic illness...
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Daily Aspirin Therapy - The Benefits & Risks

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Thursday, October 1, 2015, In : Health & Medical

Do you take aspirin daily? Here's an important health information that may benefit you. It was originally made available by the Mayo Clinic Health foundation:

Is an aspirin a day the right thing for you? It's not as easy a decision as it sounds. Know the benefits and risks before considering daily aspirin therapy.

Daily aspirin therapy may lower your risk of heart attack, but daily aspirin therapy isn't for everyone. Is it right for you?

You should a daily aspirin only if your doctor advises you...

Tips to Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Friday, May 8, 2015, In : Health & Medical

It is a well know fact that prevention is the best medicine. Below are ways for you to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It was reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC and appeared on a medical journal.

9 Tips to Lower Risk of a Heart Attack or Stroke

Many conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, ordiabetes, increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. Take action today to lower your chances.

1. Exercise a little each day.

Moderate exe...

Symptoms of Minor Stroke - Don't Ignore it.

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, In : Health & Medical

FYI: This health information appeared in a Medical Symptoms Guide reference, if you experience any health problem please contact your personal physician or call 911 (in U.S) immediately.

Symptoms of a Minor Stroke

Stroke results due to blockage of blood flow from the heart to the brain. This condition can lead to arrest of brain function and other debilitating conditions and in some major cases even death. Once the normal flow and supply of blood to the brain becomes insufficient, brain cells s...

The Warning Signs of Stroke - Don't ignore them

Posted by Godfrey on Friday, May 30, 2014, In : Health & Medical

This is really hitting home, a few years ago I noticed one of my uncles had high blood pressure. He was being treated but unfortunately a month after he suffered a stroke. Do you know that after an initial stroke the patient may still have another stroke or even a third episode if the predisposing factors are left untreated. That is if the patient is lucky to survive the first or second stroke.

Below is an informative article from the American Stroke Association, it was reviewd by...

STROKE - What You Need to Know

Posted by Godfrey on Thursday, May 23, 2013, In : Health & Medical

Here's a YouTube video of this blog which you may also watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIyZnOgN5Ys

Stroke is a devastating illness that has been affecting many people unexpectedly. It is a very dangerous and deadly disease that will change a person's life dramatically or even result to sudden death. I encourage you to learn as much as possible about this medical problem so you can take any preventive measure to avoid it if at all possible.

This information is verified by the World Healt...
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