One Big Health Nut

July 17, 2008

What signs indicate you are having a stroke?

Filed under: Health Concerns, Health Emergencies, Symptoms — Vicki @ 1:15 pm

When it comes to a stroke, every second counts. You have no time to waste. The longer the brain is without oxygen, the more severe and extensive the damage. A person suffering from a stroke needs help right away. It is vital that you know how to recognize the signs of a stroke so you or your loved one can get help immediately. (more…)

July 9, 2008

What hazards do your cat’s fleas pose to your health?

Filed under: Health, Health Concerns — Vicki @ 2:19 pm

Fleas are the scourge of animal lovers world wide. Fleas live off of the blood of their host animal, causing intolerable and relentless itching. Animals that suffer allergic reactions to the bites require medical intervention. The fleas can cause even more serious health conditions since serious flea infestations can make the host animal anemic or infect them with parasitic worms. But fleas do not pose a health danger to just animals alone; fleas can cause illnesses in people too.

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July 7, 2008

What every African American should know about strokes.

Filed under: Health Concerns, Prevention — Vicki @ 12:41 pm

Stroke is listed as the third leading cause of death in the US after heart disease and cancer. Stroke statistics concerning African Americans are even more staggering and frightening. African American people are most often affected by stroke. The statistics on African Americans and stroke risks are cause for great concern. If you are African American, it is important that you are informed of the great risk stroke poses.

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May 2, 2008

Health worries for people giving vitamins to their children!

Filed under: Children, Health Concerns, Vitamins — Vicki @ 12:23 pm

Random vitamin testing performed by the ConsumerLab.com company found a possible health concern in a children’s vitamin. Hero Nutritionals Yummi Bears was found to contain over 200% more of vitamin A than was printed on the bottles label. What could possibly be bad about your child receiving extra vitamins, you might wonder. There are serious health complications associated with the consumption of excess vitamin A.

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