THE FINAL CUT
SCANNABLE SNIPPETS FROM HEALTHHUB FOR OCTOBER 2013
1
million
Heart Attacks
More than 1 million people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack
each year. For the best chance of survival, you need to respond
to symptoms within an hour. Call 911 immediately and chew an
aspirin (325 mg adult dose) while waiting for EMS.
“Time is muscle.
If you don’t get to the
hospital immediately,
a larger portion of
your heart muscle is
damaged.”
— Steven Nissen, MD
Chairman, Department of
Cardiovascular Medicine
Heart Attack Symptoms
Everyone is different. You may have only one or two of these symptoms:
• Sudden, increasing chest pain/
pressure (angina)
• Dizziness
• Pain spreading to jaw, throat,
arm, back or belly
• Feelings of indigestion/heartburn
• Sweating/cold sweat
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid or irregular heartbeats
• Extreme fatigue/weakness
• Nausea/vomiting
ASPARAGUS: THE PEE MYSTERY
Have you ever wondered why your urine
smells unusual after you eat it? The smell
is caused by asparagus’ sulfurous amino
acids, but not all of us get a whiff. Your
genetics determine whether or not you
have the ability to detect the odor.
VITAMINS
K AND A
4 SEEDS YOU NEED
Type of Seed
Bountiful Benefits
Suggested
Daily Limit
Chia
“good fats,”
omega-3,
keeps blood sugar balanced
<3
Tbsp
Flax
omega-3, fiber
1–2
Tbsp
Sunflower
b-complex vitamins
2
Tbsp
Sesame
oleic acid to lower
bad cholesterol
1–2
Tbsp
DID YOU KNOW?
5 Tablespoons
Tomato Ketchup
=
20g
EQUALS
3 Tablespoons
Vanilla
Whipped
Frosting
SUGAR
WORKOUT HYDRATION TIPS
For workouts under one hour, water works well
to rehydrate you. After one hour, you begin to lose
electrolytes, sodium and glucose, so sports drinks
can help your body the most. What is the perfect
drink after a tough workout? Chocolate milk.
IF YOU WANT BETTER ZZZZZZs,
TRY EATING
THESE:
• A banana with low-fat yogurt
• Low-fat cottage cheese
• A few 100% grain pita chips
• Peanut butter on 100% whole
grain crackers
• An apple with mozzarella string
cheese
• Herbs in your diet like sage, basil
STUCK COUNTING SHEEP?
TRY AVOIDING THESE:
•Alcohol
•Caffeine
• Electronic devices
• Herbs like red and black pepper
• Saturated and trans fats (French fries, potato chips)
MEN WOMEN
36grams. 24 grams.
According to the American Heart Association, men
can consume up to 36 grams (or 9 teaspoons)
a day of sugar and can handle just a little more
sweetness than women.
clevelandclinic.org/HealthHub
Women should not consume more than 24 grams
of sugar (or 6 teaspoons).
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