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The Difference between a Heart attack and a Stroke...

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What Is a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die in minutes. This can lead to lasting brain damage or even death if not treated quickly.

📈 Why Are Stroke Rates Rising in Young Adults?
Recent studies have found a 15–16% increase in strokes among people under 55. This is alarming because strokes were traditionally seen as a condition mostly affecting older adults.

Key Reasons Behind This Trend:
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension):

The #1 modifiable risk factor for stroke.

Often goes undiagnosed in younger people.

Causes damage to blood vessels in the brain over time.

Rising Obesity Rates:

Obesity increases risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol—all stroke risk factors.

Sedentary Lifestyles:

Sitting too much, not enough exercise, and screen time overload are common today, especially in younger demographics.

Unhealthy Diets:

High sodium (salt), processed foods, and low intake of fruits/vegetables contribute to high blood pressure and poor heart health.

Energy Drinks & Stimulants:

Caffeine and other stimulants (like Adderall or co***ne) can raise heart rate and blood pressure, increasing stroke risk.

Smoking and Va**ng:

Damages blood vessels and accelerates atherosclerosis (plaque buildup), leading to clots.

Hormonal Factors:

Use of oral contraceptives (especially with smoking) can increase blood clot risk.

Stress:

Chronic stress contributes to high blood pressure and poor lifestyle choices (overeating, drinking, smoking).

✅ What You Can Do to Lower Your Stroke Risk:
1. Monitor Your Blood Pressure
Check it regularly at home or pharmacy kiosks.

Normal is under 120/80 mmHg.

If it's consistently high, talk to your doctor.

2. Eat Smart
Focus on the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension):

Low sodium

High potassium (bananas, leafy greens)

Whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats

3. Exercise Regularly
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.

Activities like walking, swimming, dancing, or biking are excellent.

4. Avoid To***co & Limit Alcohol
Quitting smoking drastically reduces stroke risk.

Keep alcohol intake to no more than 1 drink/day for women, 2 for men.

5. Manage Stress
Try mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or talking to a therapist.

6. Know the Signs of Stroke – Think FAST:
Face drooping

Arm weakness

Speech difficulty

Time to call 911

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The cangue was a harsh punishment used in traditional China from the Song Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It was a large, heavy wooden or metal collar placed around a person’s neck. Weighing between 10 and 100 pounds, it sat on the shoulders and made even small movements painful and tiring. Some designs also trapped the hands, making it even harder to move.

This punishment was used for minor crimes like theft, cheating, not paying debts, or disrespecting authority. The cangue wasn’t just about pain—it was meant to shame. People wearing it were placed in busy public places like markets or temples, where everyone could see them and judge them.

Wearing the cangue caused physical pain, especially in the neck and back. It made it hard to eat, clean, or even scratch an itch without help. This loss of independence was especially painful in a culture that valued self-respect.

The cangue was banned in 1912 when imperial rule ended, but it still appears in history books, plays, and museums. It serves as a powerful reminder of how punishment in the past was meant to hurt both the body and the spirit.

28/07/2025

⚠️ Popular sugar substitutes in "diabetic-friendly" foods shown to harm brain cells and blood vessels:

Here’s what researchers found.

A sugar substitute frequently marketed to people with diabetes may pose hidden dangers, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.

The sweetener in question, erythritol, is found in popular "stevia" products such as Truvia, Splenda, and Wholesome. Although erythritol is praised for its sugar-like taste and minimal impact on blood glucose, researchers discovered that it may damage brain blood vessel cells, raising the risk of stroke and heart attack.

The lab study showed that erythritol reduced levels of nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes blood vessels, while increasing endothelin-1, which causes them to constrict—both of which are red flags for cardiovascular events.

This study builds on 2023 research linking higher erythritol levels in the blood to increased cardiovascular risk.

Researchers simulated exposure by treating brain vessel cells with the equivalent erythritol dose in a single sugar-free drink. The results revealed increased inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired blood clot response—conditions that may significantly elevate stroke risk.

With diabetics already facing double the stroke risk of non-diabetics, the findings suggest that even small amounts of erythritol could be harmful, prompting experts to advise checking labels for this common sugar alcohol.

source
R, Auburn. et al. "The non-nutritive sweetener erythritol adversely affects brain microvascular endothelial cell function." Journal of Applied Physiology 2025 138:6, 1571-1577

28/07/2025

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Two meteor showers in one amazing night!

Get ready for a rare sky show on the night of July 29 to 30. Two meteor showers—the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak at the same time.

And the best part? You won’t need a telescope—just your eyes!

Delta Aquariids come from Comet 96P/Machholz. They’re fast and faint but often leave glowing trails. You can expect around 25 meteors per hour.

Alpha Capricornids, from Comet 169P/NEAT, are slower but brighter. Some even flash like fireballs!

This special event is a mix of speed, color, and cosmic wonder. The best time to watch is between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, especially if you're in a dark place with clear southern skies.

These meteors are tiny space dust—some over 10,000 years old—burning up in our atmosphere at speeds up to 100,000 km/h.

It’s a short but magical moment when ancient space dust lights up our sky!.

Source: U.S. National Weather Service, NASA Meteor Watch