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Your 10 Characteristics Are at Risk for Stroke Later

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Can we know if we risk stroke? Although there is no sure way to know that you will have a stroke or not throughout your life, there are some signs that you are at high risk of stroke. The good news is that you can do something about these signs so you can significantly reduce your stroke risk. Uncontrolled blood pressure If you consistently have high blood pressure or if you try to avoid finding out your blood pressure, that is bad news. The good news is that blood pressure can be treated with medication, diet and lifestyle adjustments such as reducing stress and not smoking. Make sure you visit your doctor to find out your blood pressure, and under the supervision of a doctor, start making changes if needed. High blood sugar Irregular blood sugar, can chronically increase blood sugar or uncontrolled diabetes can damage blood vessels, increasing your risk of stroke. Be sure to check regularly with your doctor so that you get diabetes screening and proper treatment through diet or medic...

Alert Symptoms of Sudden Heart Attack

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Many times we hear someone suddenly having a heart attack even though he previously looked healthy and fit. A sudden heart attack is known as Silent Heart Attack. Research conducted by Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) found that patients who died from heart attacks, nearly half (45%) were caused by sudden heart attacks, which previously did not cause any symptoms. About 20 to 30 percent of people affected by a heart attack experience a sudden heart attack. This often occurs in women and people with diabetes, but does not rule out this possibility to everyone. Along with the results of a study that showed that the chance for sudden heart attack in women and men was almost the same. Many factors cause the occurrence of a heart attack, but a common risk factor is active smokers, a family history of heart disease, age, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, lack of physical activity, and overweight. Having these risk factors increases the risk of having a sudden ...

Early signs of heart disease in men

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Heart disease is one of the main health risks in men today. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 1 in 3 adult men have heart disease, and more than 48% of men die from a heart condition. Men are at high risk of heart disease. More than 60% of men in Indonesia smoke, which can cause constriction of blood vessels, which appears as a sign of the beginning of certain types of heart disease. Heart disease can include heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, angina, and various infections, irregularities, and birth abnormalities associated with the heart. Even though heart disease appears to be a serious thing that should give a warning sign, you may experience heart disease without knowing it when you do your daily activities. Early signs of heart disease The first sign of heart disease is often a heart attack or other serious event, but there are some important signs that must be realized that can help identify the problem beforehand. In the early stages,...

6 Symptoms of a Heart Attack that Only Occur in Women

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When a heart attack comes, what women feel is not always the same as what men feel. Women don't always get the same classic symptoms as men, such as chest pain that goes down to one arm. Symptoms of a heart attack like this can certainly occur in women, but many also experience vague symptoms or even "quietly" so they might be missed. Six symptoms of a heart attack often occur in women: Chest or chest pain feels bad Chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack, but some women may experience it differently from men. Your chest may feel like fullness or squeezing, and pain can occur anywhere; not just on the left side. When a heart attack occurs, your chest usually feels "really uncomfortable," said cardiologist Rita Redberg, MD, Director of Women's Cardiovascular Services at the University of California, San Francisco. "It feels like someone is tying your chest with something very tight." Pain in the arms, back, neck or jaw This type of p...

Symptoms of Typical Heart Disease in Women

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Symptoms of heart disease are not always the same in women and men. If it is not recognized by women and their doctors, this difference can endanger women who have heart disease. In standard cardiology textbooks, most of the discussion is for the description of symptoms that commonly occur if a person has heart disease. In most cases, this "general" symptom turns out to be a description of the symptoms commonly experienced by men. However, although many medical textbooks may find symptoms of heart disease in women including "infrequent", in fact there are more women who die of heart disease than men today. So maybe the more statistically correct is the symptom of heart disease in men who can actually be called "rare". If you are a woman, who has symptoms that may be related to heart disease, you should visit a doctor. The following are some ways to distinguish symptoms in men and women. Angina Angina is not always the same as chest pain in women. Angina is...

9 Habits that Must Be Implemented Starting Today to Maintain Heart Health

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Cardiovascular disease is the largest non-infectious disease that causes death in almost all parts of the world. Applying a healthy lifestyle can greatly help prevent heart disease. Here are 9 healthy habits that you must apply starting today to maintain heart health. All these tips can still be done by people who already have heart disease. What must be done to prevent heart disease Based on WHO data, cardiovascular disease claimed 17.7 million lives every year. Of these total deaths, more than half are caused by coronary heart disease and stroke. Deaths caused by heart disease are expected to continue to rise to 23.3 million by 2030. Here's how to prevent heart disease from now on. 1. Pay attention to symptoms that may arise Not only for people at risk for heart disease, being aware of any changes in the body basically must be done by everyone just in case. One easy way to do this is to write changes or sensations of heartburn that arise every time you feel it. For example, diffi...

7 Powerful Tips for Caring for Children's Teeth

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The habit of caring for healthy teeth must be done as early as possible. Even though it's still in the form of milk teeth, don't let your little teeth become hollow or porous. Caring for baby teeth does have its own challenges Moms, because e-mail on milk teeth is weaker than e-mail on adult teeth. The seven tips below will help Moms to care for milk teeth Little one, let's see! 1. Drinking water Make sure your child drinks lots of water after eating. By drinking enough water, dental problems can be avoided. Drinking water is one way to reduce infection in the teeth after eating. 2. Caring for Gums Take care of dental health early even before the milk teeth grow. You can clean your toddler's gums. Use a soft, damp cloth to scrub the gums slowly. 3. Routine Brushing Teeth Moms, get used to the Little One to always brush their teeth at least twice a day. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes. This habit can be done when the morning before night sleeps. 4. Use a Brush ...

How to Take Care of Good and Healthy Teeth

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Teeth are tools used to process food when we eat. With the teeth, we can bite, cut, chew, tear, and smooth the food we eat. The process and method of action by a tooth is called digesting food mechanically. Teeth serve to chew food smooth. This greatly helps the performance of enzymes to digest food quickly and efficiently. Types of Human Teeth and Their Functions - Human teeth are divided into 4 types of teeth which are in mouth based on their shape. The types of human teeth and their functions include the following. A. Incisors (identical incisors) are teeth that consist of one root which serves to cut and scrape food or other objects. The incisors are on the front with an upright shape and sharp edges. Like a shovel or tatah. B. Canines (identical canines) are teeth that consist of one root which serves to tear food or other objects. The shape of the canines is high and pointed. C. Front molars (premolar) are teeth that consist of two roots that function to crush and chew food or ot...

9 Important Facts about Dental Care

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Brushing your teeth doesn't just make your teeth and your baby's teeth brilliant, you know. Below are 9 important facts you need to know about dental and dental care. 1. Bleeding gums can cause heart disease Gums that bleed in the mouth that mate due to plaque and cavities will eventually make way into your bloodstream. Blood will pass through your heart, and this condition is dangerous. Besides being able to cause heart attacks, this condition can also cause other diseases, such as strokes, dementia and diabetes. 2. The duration of brushing most people is not long enough On average, people spend 48 seconds or 38.5 days brushing their teeth throughout their lives. In fact, according to drg. Jehezkiel Martua, dentist and Oral Health Care Expert Marketing at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the right duration for brushing teeth ranges from 2-3 minutes. 3. Gargling too much is not good Most people rinse 3-4 times after brushing their teeth. In fact, too much gargling will actually get rid o...

Causes and Ways to Take Care of Cavities in Children

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Every parent wants their children to enjoy strong and healthy teeth. Unfortunately, children are more prone to cavities because the enamel in their milk teeth is weaker than the enamel in adult teeth. Plus, children's awareness to maintain healthy teeth and mouth is still low, so the risk of children experiencing high cavities. Therefore, it is important for parents to know the various causes of cavities and what you can do to protect your child's teeth. Causes of cavities in children The bacteria in your child's mouth naturally multiply, forming a sticky substance called plaque. This plaque can coat the surface of the teeth. Along with the habit of children eating sweet foods and drinks, the bacteria on the plaque will also produce acid. The acid found on the plaque will slowly erode the hard enamel and make holes in the teeth. Untreated tooth damage will worsen and can cause tooth loss. In general, the causes of cavities in children are triggered by many interrelated fact...

How to Take Care of Teeth to Stay Healthy

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Having white and clean teeth is everyone's dream. Various ways are done to realize that desire. One way is to brush your teeth regularly. So, is the method of caring for this tooth right? Of course the answer is not right if your dental treatment technique is not correct. Then, how to treat good teeth? How to Take Care of the Right Teeth There are 3 factors that must be considered about how to treat good and correct teeth, including: 1. Selection of toothbrush This is the way to care for the main teeth that must be considered. Bristle brush not too hard / soft / rare. The tip of the toothbrush and the tip of the bristles are as close as possible, if not the tip of the toothbrush has stuck to the back but the bristles are not subject to teeth, so there are parts of the tooth that are not brushed. This usually occurs in wisdom teeth. 2. Toothbrush movement The next way to treat your teeth is to pay attention to how you brush. Vertical movement from the direction of the gums to the ti...

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