Warning Signs of Stroke - Call 911 IMMEDIATELY

 

 Remember, you don't have to be old to have a stroke, or in poor health. 

 Know the symptoms - Minutes Matter

 DO NOT WAIT TO SEE IF IT GETS BETTER - And there may only be ONE of these symptoms, you don't need multiple symptoms.

Call 911 IMMEDIATELY if you suspect a stroke!

Warning signs can include

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Call 911 NOW if one or more of these warning signs are present.

A stroke is a medical emergency!

If given within three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke. 

 Download this file on symptoms

Some Google Search Tips

Google Tips - Watch the top videos of the week here

New Apps for Walking Paths for iPhone and Android

The American Heart Association has a new walking app for people who use iPhones or Android phones.

Now you can create, find and track Walking Paths anytime, anywhere with the American Heart Association Walking Paths App for iPhone and Android.

To find the app on your phone search "American Heart Association Walking Paths" in the App Store or Android Market.

Phone App - My Grocery List

Thanks to the American Heart Association, now you can create a heart healthy grocery list of items that are certified heart-healthy foods.  It's so easy and says you a ton of time reading labels!

When you see the heart-check mark on food packaging, you'll instantly know the food has been certified to meet the American Heart Association's criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol for healthy people over age two. It's a good first step in creating an overall sensible eating plan.

 Click here... the grocery list link on your own right.

1) Find your favorite foods by Category or Manufacturer
2) Type quantity and click Add to List
3) Click Return, top right
4) Use My Items to type in other needed items
5) Enter e-mail address to save your list
6) Print List...and go

 For those who want to access on their web-enabled phone, you can do that too! 




http://checkmark.heart.org/

Baby Boomers and Alzheimer's Disease - 1 in 8 will get it

Now, there's evidence that our fear is not unfounded. We boomers are actually now regarded as "Generation Alzheimers." One out of every eight of us will die with or from the disease. And unlike other common boomer diseases like diabetes, arthritis, and heart conditions, there's really nothing we can do about it. There's no cure; in fact, there's not even a known way to signficantly slow the progression of the disease.

Recently, the Alzheimer's Association released the results of a study called Generation Alzheimers: the Defining Disease of the Baby Boomers. It's quite scary.

According to the findings $172 billion is spent annually on and by the 5.2 million people with Alzheimers! Predictions are that Alzheimer's will cost $20 trillion over the next 40 years. Wow! Moreover, It's the 6th leading cause of death.

RISK FACTORS:

http://alz.org/alzheimers_disease_causes_risk_factors.asp

Baby Boomer Retirement Network - Free Quiz

I realize this is not the week your retirement portfolio is going to look good............. but this site is highly recommended as a resource to help you retire as you wish....  and included a free test.


http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/

'Living headstones' use technology to honor the dead

Who knew that one day we'd be able to wave a smart phone over the graves of the dearly departed and learn about their lives?  That technology is available today.... click the link to read the article.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015787265_quiring01m.html

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The Boomer Burden - Recommended Reading

There are approximately 78 million
 Baby Boomers & 40 million
people over 65 yrs. old.

ALL OF THEM NEED THIS BOOK!

With increasing numbers of boomers and older adults across the globe, they are all leaving behind a lot more than their children bargained for. This book, The Boomer Burden, will guide loved one's on how to appropriately handle their parent's belongings.

5 Wishes - In the Event something tragic happens to you, make your wishes known NOW

 It is never too soon to prepare your 5 Wishes ... it's good advice for everyone over the age of 18 - America is changing the way it addresses end of life wishes... help those who will be helping you or are left behind  when you have a healthcare change or untimely death.


It addresses what you want the person to know who will be making healthcare decisions for  you, how comfortable you want to be, what you want your loved ones to know...

Wipe Data from Old Cell Phone Before Donating it or Tossing it

Here's how to do it ... invest a little time and avoid having your identiy ripped off.

Cutting Edge Appetite Craving Killers

All of us have things we crave - you're not alone. If you are giving into your cravings, this Dr Oz segment is for you.

EGCG Green Tea drops is said to stop the cravings and make you feel full while speeding up your metabolism.  Costs about $7 at the Health Food Store.


Pine Nuts - some fats are good for you...

Wheat Bran - is a carbohydrate that you don't digest.. fills you up and it's a great way to start the day.  Drink 8 - 12 oz of water to insure you are getting good sponge action

Vinegar helps you feel full.. you can even drink it as a "cocktail"  - use Red Wine Vinegar with club soda... it may not be more tasty than red wine but remember, red wine is really wine that femented too long!

Here, Julie Daniluk, RNC, nutritionist and host of Healthy Gourmet on the OWN network, shows you how.

Dr Oz's Natural Ways to Fight Bad Breath

He offers more solutions than mints and gum and mouthwash.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/natural-bad-breath-fixes

And some more info from Dr. Andrew Weil