December 1, 2016 Page 3 Seniors A Silent Health Risk Every Woman Should Know About (BPT) - Silent strokes, ones that happen in your brain without you even knowing, can lead to full-blown strokes as well as cognitive impairment and dementia. The most common depiction of a stroke is a person unable to move on one side of their body with slurred speech, but studies show that many stroke victims had silent strokes previously, that, as the name indicates, went unnoticed. The damage caused by the silent stroke, however, can be seen through advanced imaging techniques. Since no one is suggesting that everyone get an annual brain scan, the next best thing is to understand the risk factors for silent stroke and control those. Two of those risk factors, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and blockages in the carotid arteries are simple to screen for and have effective treatments. “The upside to all this is that there are steps one can take to prevent silent stroke,” says Dr. Andrew Manganaro, a vascular surgeon and chief medical officer for Life Line Screening. “What it takes is a measure of awareness, routine screening and, if needed, treatment to prevent the blood clots that can lead to this long-term damage to the brain.” Silent strokes are 30 to 40 percent more prevalent in women than men and the results can be serious. Impaired movement, muscle weakness, depression, memory problems and cognitive problems are all associated with silent stroke. “So when atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure or carotid blockage is present in a patient, that should be an indicator to her physician that she’s at risk of a silent stroke,” Manganaro says. The key to preventing stroke is to get a full picture of your vascular health, so you can begin treatment and monitoring. Manganaro recommends routine screenings for the damaged arteries that indicate vascular problems. Testing for high blood pressure, carotid blockages and the presence of atrial fibrillation, along with peripheral arterial disease screening and abdominal aortic aneurysm testing are safe and accurate. “These screenings can help you and your doctor get a full picture of your vascular health,” says Manganaro. To set up a screening appointment in your community that is affordable and convenient, visit www.LifeLineScreening.com. To cut your risk of stroke, treating hypertension with medication and lifestyle changes can help, Manganaro said. Control your weight, reduce your consumption of red meat, eat more plant foods and talk to your doctor about starting an exercise program. If you smoke, make it a priority to quit. Smokers have double the risk of stroke than non-smokers, because smoking can lead to excessive blood clotting. If you or your family members have noticed recent changes to your memory facility or mobility, consult with your doctor. In some patients, these have been symptoms of a silent stroke, but in any case it will benefit you to find the root cause and begin treatment. Does silent stroke lurk in your future? The first step in preventing stroke is knowing which conditions can enhance your risk. If you have any of these conditions, talk to your doctor. Do you have a history of high blood pressure? Do you smoke? Do you have an irregular heartbeat? Do you have hypertension? • Classifieds The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. 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Closer to Home from front page U.S. Capitol 33rd Annual November 29 - December 4, 2016 Located in the white tent at Skypark Drive and Medical Center Drive Enjoy beautifully decorated holiday trees, boutique, food court and local entertainment SENIOR DAYS Wednesday, Nov. 30 ...... 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 ............ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission to seniors COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS Thursday, Dec. 1 ................4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Special rate of $2 for admission PUBLIC EXHIBIT / BOUTIQUE SHOPPING Tuesday, Nov. 29 ........... 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 .......10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 .............10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 .................. Closed to Public Saturday, Dec. 3 ..............10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 ................10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 General Admission Children 5 and under are free 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 • 310-517-4606 www.TorranceMemorial.org/HolidayFestival Festival Trees for Pre-Sale Nov. 29 - Dec 1 Win a Lexus! 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The best job prospects are in health care, professional and business services, and financial services, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The tight labor market means that personal wages could start rising soon, economists say. Tide turning on diabetes. This issue is a personal one for my family and probably for many of yours. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and it brings a cautious, yet encouraging message that Americans are fighting back against this disease. The number of new cases has begun falling after decades of increases. The rate of serious diabetes-related complications, including stroke, heart attacks and amputations, has dropped. More than 29 million U.S. adults have diabetes and one-fourth don’t even know it. Diabetes accounts for 20 percent of the country’s health care spending and is the leading cause of kidney failure, leg amputations and adult-onset blindness, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. A decision made by Congress in 2010 could be contributing to the recent gains. Congress authorized the CDC to roll out its diabetes prevention program nationwide. A powerful endorsement followed this year when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services started paying for Medicare recipients who take part in the program. Health officials are cautiously optimistic about the early gains and new research into possible triggers for diabetes. The treatment options a decade ago were limited and that is changing, reports Dr. Drew Bremer, a top diabetes researcher at the National Institutes of Health. “As a field, we are evolving and going beyond looking just at glucose numbers and focusing on the entire patient,” he said. Dr. Bremer noted that there are eight classes of drugs available to diabetes patients, and research is ongoing to guide physicians in choosing the most effective new and old medications for controlling high blood-glucose levels. Patients and their families shouldn’t expect new therapies to appear overnight. Researchers have even found a link between coffee consumption and warding off diabetes, though it’s not because of the caffeine, they say. More work needs to be done, but that preliminary finding should lift your mood the next time you visit Starbucks. •
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