Heart disease doesn’t dis- criminate, affecting men and women regardless of their age or where they live. In the United States, cardiovascu- lar disease is the number one cause of death, according to the American Heart As- sociation. North of the bor- der, one Canadian dies from heart disease or stroke every 7 minutes. So says the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, a charity that an- nually spends millions of dol- lars researching heart dis- ease and promoting healthi- er lifestyles. For most men and women, the prevalence of heart dis- ease is no great surprise. Nearly every adult can point to a loved one who has dealt with heart disease. Many men and women can even point to a friend or family member who lost their battle with heart disease. That fa- miliarity should make people even more willing to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle, some- thing the AHA admits is the best defense against heart disease and stroke. Though not all risk factors for heart disease can be controlled, there are ways to reduce that risk considerably. Control your blood pressure High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk for heart disease. Blood pres- sure measures the pressure or force of blood against the walls if your blood vessels, also known as arteries. Hav- ing your blood pressure tak- en is a routine on most doc- tor visits, but many people are unaware what the num- ber actually measures. The top number measures the pressure when the heart con- tracts and pushes blood out, while the bottom number is the lowest pressure when the heart relaxes and beats. Blood pressure that is consis- tently above 140/90 is con- sidered high. A normal blood pressure is one between 120/80 and 129/84. Because of the relation be- tween blood pressure and heart disease and stroke, men and women must take steps to control their blood pressure. Having your blood pressure checked regularly is a good start. Once you get checked, reduce the amount of sodium in your diet, re- placing high-sodium snacks with healthier fare and mon- itoring sodium intake dur- ing the day. The Heart & Stroke Foundation recom- mends eating less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day, and that includes salt added when making meals or eat- ing at the table. Maintaining a healthy body weight and successful- ly managing stress are addi- tional ways to control blood pressure. Limit alcohol consumption The AHA notes that exces- sive consumption of alcohol can contribute to high triglyc- erides, produce irregular heartbeats and eventually lead to heart failure or stroke. There is some evi- dence that people who drink moderately have a lower risk of heart disease than non- drinkers. But it’s also impor- tant to note that people who drink moderately also have a lower risk of heart disease than people who drink exces- sively. So when it comes to alcohol, moderation reigns supreme. One or two stan- dard drinks per day is enough depending on gender. The Heart & Stroke Founda- tion suggests that women who drink should not drink more than nine drinks a week, while men should not exceed 14 drinks in a single week. Of course, if there are ex- tenuating circumstances then all bets are off. Men and women with liver disease, mental illness or a personal or family history of alcohol problems should avoid alco- hol entirely. In addition, those taking certain medications should avoid alcohol con- sumption as well. For the lat- ter group, discuss alcohol con- sumption with your physi- cian when he or she writes you a prescription. Quit smoking The decision to smoke to- bacco is the decision to invite a host of potential physical ailments, not the least of which is heart disease. Smok- ing contributes to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, in- creases the risk of blood clots, reduces the amount of oxy- gen in the blood and increas- es blood pressure. As if that’s not enough, smoking also harms those around you. Ac- cording to the American Can- cer Society, secondhand smoke is responsible for 3,400 lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the United States each year. In Canada, nearly 8,000 non- smokers lose their lives each year from exposure to sec- ondhand smoke. What might surprise some people, however, is how quickly quitting smoking can reduce a person’s risk for heart disease. According to the Heart & Stroke Founda- tion, within 48 hours of quit- ting a person’s chances of having heart disease have al- ready started to go down. For those who successfully avoid smoking for one year, the risk of a suffering a smoking-re- lated heart attack has been cut in half. After 15 years, the risk of heart attack is the same as someone who never smoked at all. Embrace physical activity People who are physically inactive are twice as likely to be at risk for heart disease or stroke than people who are physically active. The AHA notes that research has shown that getting at least 30 minutes of physical activ- ity on five or more days of the week can help lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol while helping to maintain a healthy weight. If starting from scratch, even light physical activity can provide some health benefits. Gradually work your way up to more demanding activi- ties, and make physical activ- ity a routine part of your dai- ly life. More information on heart disease and stroke is avail- able online at www.heart.org and www.heartandstroke.ca. Muskogee Phoenix Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 Living Well Page 7 80108 Picture your future... www.muskogeeregionalmedical.com 918.684.2364 918.684.3334 fax Attn: Human Resources 300 Rockefeller Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKOGEE’S RETIREMENT CENTER A Residence For All Ages 918-682-5391 1120 Illinois • Muskogee PLEASANT VALLEY PLEASANT VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER HEALTH CARE CENTER 80148 New Retirement Apartments Now Medicare Approved • State Registered Nurse Supervisor • Private/Semi Private Rooms W/Bath • Private Telephone Connections • Special Diets • Activity Programs & Van • Laundry Service • Whirlpool Baths • Religious Services • Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapy • Barber & Beauty Shop Hope Hospice is not a place – it is a belief that a person’s last days should be filled with quality, personal care and dignity. Hope Hospice is not an organization – it consists of dedicated, caring people living and dying side by side as they walk out the last steps of life’s journey. If you or a loved one has a life-limiting illness and choose not to seek aggressive treatment, it may be time to ask Hope Hospice about managing symptoms while preserving comfort and dignity. Providing quality end of life care involves a number of professionals working together, from doctors and nurses to social workers, dietitians, and chaplains. Hope Hospice brings together an experienced team to provide comprehensive patient care. Tahlequah 105 Mimosa Lane Tahlequah, OK 74464 918-456-6851 Checotah 201 W. Okmulgee Checotah, OK 74426 918-473-0505 80147 YORK MANOR NURSING CENTER Kathy Black, Administrator Martha Smith, RN, DON 500 SOUTH YORK • 682-6724 York Manor is a non-profit long term care and rehabilitation center. We are proud to say CMS has awarded us a “FIVE STAR RATING.” We provide the finest nursing services, respite, hospice care and quality therapy. Our passion is to treat our residents with respect and dignity they deserve. Join Our Team of Professionals! 80132 MEMORIAL HEIGHTS NURSING CENTER Idabel • 580-286-3366 Broken Bow • 580-584-9158 MCCURTAIN MANOR Medicare/Medicaid/Private 478-2456 205 E. Poplar • Ft. Gibson FT. GIBSON NURSING HOME SENIOR CITIZEN’S APARTMENTS ◆ Skilled Units ◆ Special Diets ◆ Religious Services ◆ Whirlpool Baths ◆ Physical, Speech, Occupational Therapy ◆ 24 Hour Licensed Nursing Care ◆ Beauty/Barber Shop ◆ Free Cable TV ◆ Activity Van ◆ 24 Hour Physician Service 80106 79688 918-683-8383 527 W. Broadway • Downtown Muskogee • ITEMS AS LOW AS $2.99 • NEW CLEARANCE Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 10am-2pm NEW ITEMS HAVE ARRIVED! Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than one or two drinks per day is one way to reduce risk for heart disease. Reduce your heart disease risk Though chest pains can certainly affect both men and women, they are most commonly associated with men. And men are quick to associate chest pains with a heart attack. While it’s important not to overreact, it’s equally important for men not to under-react when suffer- ing chest pains as well. In fact, con- sulting a physician as soon as possi- ble is the safest course of action to take. In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to educate yourself as to what differ- ent types of chest pain might indi- cate. • Burning chest pain. Burning chest pains might be a pain in the neck (not to mention the chest), they are often the result of a respiratory of viral infec- tion, and not something larger. • Chest pain that gradu- ally worsens when eating or exercising. This particu- lar type of pain is a warn- ing sign for heart disease, most notably angina. Angi- na occurs when not enough blood can flow to the heart because blood vessels have narrowed as a result of hardened arteries. Imme- diately after feeling any pain of this sort, consult a physician. • Burning chest and rib pain soon accompanied by a rash. Shingles, a viral in- fection that eventually de- velops into blisters that can take several weeks to heal, can manifest itself through burning chest and rib pain followed soon after by a rash. While younger men can get shingles, it’s most common in older men with weak immune sys- tems. • Chest pain accompa- nied by rapid shortness of breath. Shortness of breath, when it is accom- panying chest pain, is most like- ly a blood clot in the lungs known as a pulmonary embolism. The chest pain in this instance will be deep, and the short- ness of breath will be extreme and develop quickly. Again, im- mediately consult a physician when feel- ing any pain similar to this. • Muscle or bone pain in the chest. Men who recent- ly returned to exercise often expe- rience mus- cle or bone pain in their chest. While it’s nothing to scoff at and should be re- ported to a physician, es- pecially if it’s persistent, it’s more than likely a side effect of your new lifestyle. • Painful chest lump. This often occurs during the summer months or when a man returns from a vacation in a tropical loca- tion. The pain occurs seem- ingly out of nowhere at the lower end of the sternum or breastbone. The “lump” is actually the cartilagi- nous end of the sternum, which projects forward a bit and can become tender when subjected to constant pressure, such as that caused by lying face-down on a beach for hours. Sen- sitivity should subside in a week if you avoid lying on your stomach. Understanding chest pains and what they mean It might be a heart attack While chest pains are al- ways indicative of a heart attack, that doesn’t mean they’re not indicative of a heart attack. The following symptoms are possible sig- nals of a heart attack: • chest pain that feels like a heavy weight has been placed on the chest • pain that spreads from the chest to the back, neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or one or both upper shoulders or arms (the left shoulder and arm are most common) • dizziness or lighthead- edness • changes in heartbeat, be it faster, slower and/or ir- regular • nausea or vomiting For men, it’s important to know that any pain with re- spect to the chest should not be taken lightly. If any of the above symptoms are noticed, calmly report them to your physician immedi- ately and be mindful of when they started and how often they occurred. Knowing how to react could save life
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Heart disease doesn’t dis-criminate, affecting men andwomen regardless of theirage or where they live. In theUnited States, cardiovascu-lar disease is the numberone cause of death, accordingto the American Heart As-sociation. North of the bor-der, one Canadian dies fromheart disease or stroke every7 minutes. So says the Heart& Stroke Foundation ofCanada, a charity that an-nually spends millions of dol-lars researching heart dis-ease and promoting healthi-er lifestyles.
For most men and women,the prevalence of heart dis-ease is no great surprise.Nearly every adult can pointto a loved one who has dealtwith heart disease. Manymen and women can evenpoint to a friend or familymember who lost their battlewith heart disease. That fa-miliarity should make peopleeven more willing to adopt aheart-healthy lifestyle, some-thing the AHA admits is thebest defense against heartdisease and stroke. Thoughnot all risk factors for heartdisease can be controlled,there are ways to reduce thatrisk considerably.
Control your blood pressure
High blood pressure is thenumber one risk factor forstroke and a major risk forheart disease. Blood pres-sure measures the pressureor force of blood against thewalls if your blood vessels,also known as arteries. Hav-ing your blood pressure tak-en is a routine on most doc-tor visits, but many peopleare unaware what the num-ber actually measures. Thetop number measures thepressure when the heart con-tracts and pushes blood out,while the bottom number isthe lowest pressure whenthe heart relaxes and beats.Blood pressure that is consis-tently above 140/90 is con-sidered high.A normal bloodpressure is one between120/80 and 129/84.
Because of the relation be-tween blood pressure andheart disease and stroke,men and women must takesteps to control their bloodpressure. Having your bloodpressure checked regularlyis a good start. Once you getchecked, reduce the amountof sodium in your diet, re-placing high-sodium snackswith healthier fare and mon-itoring sodium intake dur-ing the day. The Heart &Stroke Foundation recom-mends eating less than 2,300mg of sodium per day, andthat includes salt addedwhen making meals or eat-ing at the table.
Maintaining a healthybody weight and successful-ly managing stress are addi-tional ways to control bloodpressure.
Limit alcoholconsumption
The AHA notes that exces-sive consumption of alcoholcan contribute to high triglyc-erides, produce irregularheartbeats and eventuallylead to heart failure orstroke. There is some evi-dence that people who drinkmoderately have a lower riskof heart disease than non-drinkers. But it’s also impor-tant to note that people whodrink moderately also have alower risk of heart diseasethan people who drink exces-sively. So when it comes toalcohol, moderation reignssupreme. One or two stan-dard drinks per day isenough depending on gender.The Heart & Stroke Founda-tion suggests that womenwho drink should not drinkmore than nine drinks aweek, while men should notexceed 14 drinks in a singleweek.
Of course, if there are ex-tenuating circumstancesthen all bets are off. Men andwomen with liver disease,mental illness or a personalor family history of alcoholproblems should avoid alco-hol entirely. In addition, thosetaking certain medicationsshould avoid alcohol con-sumption as well. For the lat-ter group,discuss alcohol con-sumption with your physi-cian when he or she writesyou a prescription.
Quit smokingThe decision to smoke to-
bacco is the decision to invite
a host of potential physicalailments, not the least ofwhich is heart disease.Smok-ing contributes to the buildupof plaque in the arteries, in-creases the risk of blood clots,reduces the amount of oxy-gen in the blood and increas-es blood pressure.As if that’snot enough, smoking alsoharms those around you.Ac-cording to the American Can-cer Society, secondhandsmoke is responsible for3,400 lung cancer deathsamong nonsmokers in theUnited States each year. InCanada, nearly 8,000 non-smokers lose their lives eachyear from exposure to sec-ondhand smoke.
What might surprise somepeople, however, is howquickly quitting smoking canreduce a person’s risk forheart disease. According tothe Heart & Stroke Founda-tion, within 48 hours of quit-ting a person’s chances ofhaving heart disease have al-ready started to go down. Forthose who successfully avoidsmoking for one year, the riskof a suffering a smoking-re-
lated heart attack has beencut in half. After 15 years,the risk of heart attack is thesame as someone who neversmoked at all.
Embrace physical activity
People who are physicallyinactive are twice as likelyto be at risk for heart diseaseor stroke than people whoare physically active. TheAHA notes that research hasshown that getting at least30 minutes of physical activ-ity on five or more days ofthe week can help lowerblood pressure and lowercholesterol while helping tomaintain a healthy weight. Ifstarting from scratch, evenlight physical activity canprovide some health benefits.Gradually work your way upto more demanding activi-ties,and make physical activ-ity a routine part of your dai-ly life.
More information on heartdisease and stroke is avail-able online at www.heart.organd www.heartandstroke.ca.
Muskogee Phoenix Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012Living Well
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80108
Picture your future...
www.muskogeeregionalmedical.com
918.684.2364 918.684.3334 fax
Attn: Human Resources 300 Rockefeller Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MUSKOGEE’S RETIREMENT CENTER A Residence For All Ages
918-682-5391 1120 Illinois • Muskogee
PLEASANT VALLEY PLEASANT VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER HEALTH CARE CENTER
80148
New Retirement Apartments Now Medicare Approved
• State Registered Nurse Supervisor
• Private/Semi Private Rooms W/Bath
• Private Telephone Connections • Special Diets • Activity Programs & Van • Laundry Service • Whirlpool Baths • Religious Services • Physical, Speech & Occupational
Therapy • Barber & Beauty Shop
Hope Hospice is not a place – it is a belief that a person’s last days should be filled with quality, personal care and dignity. Hope Hospice is not an organization – it consists of dedicated, caring people living and dying side by side as they walk out the last steps of life’s journey.
If you or a loved one has a life-limiting illness and choose not to seek aggressive treatment, it may be time to ask Hope Hospice about managing symptoms while preserving comfort and dignity.
Providing quality end of life care involves a number of professionals working together, from doctors and nurses to social workers, dietitians, and chaplains. Hope Hospice brings together an experienced team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Tahlequah 105 Mimosa Lane Tahlequah, OK 74464 918-456-6851
Checotah 201 W. Okmulgee
Checotah, OK 74426 918-473-0505
80147
YORK MANOR NURSING CENTER
Kathy Black, Administrator Martha Smith, RN, DON 500 SOUTH YORK • 682-6724
York Manor is a non-profit long term care and rehabilitation center. We are proud to say
CMS has awarded us a “ FIVE STAR RATING .” We provide the finest nursing
services, respite, hospice care and quality therapy. Our passion is to treat our residents
with respect and dignity they deserve. Join Our Team of Professionals!
80132
MEMORIAL HEIGHTS NURSING CENTER
Idabel • 580-286-3366
Broken Bow • 580-584-9158 MCCURTAIN MANOR
Medicare/Medicaid/Private
478-2456 205 E. Poplar • Ft. Gibson
FT. GIBSON NURSING HOME
SENIOR CITIZEN’S APARTMENTS
◆ Skilled Units ◆ Special Diets ◆ Religious Services ◆ Whirlpool Baths ◆ Physical, Speech, Occupational Therapy ◆ 24 Hour Licensed Nursing Care ◆ Beauty/Barber Shop ◆ Free Cable TV ◆ Activity Van ◆ 24 Hour Physician Service
80106
79688
918-683-8383 527 W. Broadway • Downtown Muskogee
• ITEMS AS LOW AS $2.99 • NEW CLEARANCE
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 10am-2pm
NEW ITEMS HAVE ARRIVED!
Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than one or two drinks per day is one wayto reduce risk for heart disease.
Reduce your heart disease riskThough chest pains can
certainly affect both menand women, they are mostcommonly associated withmen. And men are quick toassociate chest pains witha heart attack.
While it’s important notto overreact,it’s equallyimportant formen not tounder-reactwhen suffer-ing chestpains as well.In fact, con-sulting aphysician assoon as possi-ble is thesafest courseof action totake.
In themeantime, itdoesn’t hurtto educateyourself as towhat differ-ent types ofchest painmight indi-cate.
• Burningchest pain.Burningchest painsmight be apain in theneck (not tomention thechest), theyare often theresult of arespiratory of viral infec-tion, and not somethinglarger.
• Chest pain that gradu-ally worsens when eatingor exercising. This particu-lar type of pain is a warn-ing sign for heart disease,most notably angina. Angi-na occurs when not enoughblood can flow to the heartbecause blood vessels havenarrowed as a result ofhardened arteries. Imme-diately after feeling anypain of this sort, consult aphysician.
• Burning chest and ribpain soon accompanied bya rash. Shingles, a viral in-fection that eventually de-velops into blisters thatcan take several weeks toheal, can manifest itselfthrough burning chest andrib pain followed soon afterby a rash. While younger
men can get shingles, it’smost common in older menwith weak immune sys-tems.
• Chest pain accompa-nied by rapid shortness ofbreath. Shortness ofbreath, when it is accom-
panyingchest pain,is most like-ly a bloodclot in thelungsknown as apulmonaryembolism.The chestpain in thisinstancewill bedeep, andthe short-ness ofbreath willbe extremeand developquickly.Again, im-mediatelyconsult aphysicianwhen feel-ing anypain similarto this.
• Muscleor bonepain in thechest. Menwho recent-ly returnedto exerciseoften expe-rience mus-
cle or bone pain in theirchest. While it’s nothing toscoff at and should be re-ported to a physician, es-pecially if it’s persistent,it’s more than likely a sideeffect of your new lifestyle.
• Painful chest lump.This often occurs duringthe summer months orwhen a man returns from avacation in a tropical loca-tion. The pain occurs seem-ingly out of nowhere at thelower end of the sternumor breastbone. The “lump”is actually the cartilagi-nous end of the sternum,which projects forward abit and can become tenderwhen subjected to constantpressure, such as thatcaused by lying face-downon a beach for hours. Sen-sitivity should subside ina week if you avoid lyingon your stomach.
Understanding chest pains and what they mean
It might be a heart attack
While chest pains are al-ways indicative of a heartattack, that doesn’t meanthey’re not indicative of aheart attack. The followingsymptoms are possible sig-nals of a heart attack:
• chest pain that feels likea heavy weight has beenplaced on the chest
• pain that spreads fromthe chest to the back, neck,jaw, upper abdomen, or oneor both upper shoulders orarms (the left shoulder andarm are most common)
• dizziness or lighthead-edness
• changes in heartbeat,be it faster, slower and/or ir-regular
• nausea or vomitingFor men, it’s important to
know that any pain with re-spect to the chest shouldnot be taken lightly. If any ofthe above symptoms arenoticed, calmly report themto your physician immedi-ately and be mindful ofwhen they started and howoften they occurred.
Knowing how to react could save life
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