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£ y Greensboro Vicks February is heart month: Your heart is in YOUR hands "Heart attack-k-k! You're givin' me a heart attack-k-k!" the stereo blares. But heart attacks are nothing to sing about, unless you're Olivia Newton- John. Cardiovascular disorders, which include heart diseases, strokes and high blood pressure are the nation's No. I killer. They will cause one-half of all deaths this year. Everyone is vulnerable. It CAN happen to you. But there is a lot you can do to prevent it. February is heart month, a good time for employees and their families to take stock of their lifestyles and how they affect health. Genetic makeup, or heredity, plays a large part in a person's health. Managing lifestyles, however, can help individuals live longer, happier and more productively; both on and off the job. Employees need to learn some basic facts about heart disease and heart attacks. What to look for: Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if you or a loved one is stricken? You should! For too many people, the first outward sign of heart disease is sudden death. Each year, about 100,000 deaths occur in the first five minutes of a heart attack, and half of all heart-attack deaths occur within the first hour. Many of these deaths could be prevented, but people misread symptoms or deny that they are seriously ill. The term "heart attack" is a rather general one for what doctors call a "myocardial infarction." Contrary to what many people believe, a heart attack usually does not produce a great immobilizing pain that takes one's breath away. Nor does it cause a sharp, stabbing pain. Instead, the pain is more like a bag of sand pressing on the chest behind the breastbone — an uncomfortable fullness, squeezing or pressure. The pain may radiate to the neck, shoulders or arms. It may come and go and even disappear for a considerable period of time. Not all symptoms may be present. Feeling weak, short of breath and nauseous, the victim may mistake his or her condition for indigestion. As a result, one in five heart attacks is not diagnosed at the time it occurs. Many victims die before receiving medical attention, and thousands more risk later death by walking around with heart damage they are not aware of. The American Heart Association recommends that anyone experiencing chest discomfort lasting for two minutes or more get to a hospital immediately. It also suggests training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques (CPR) as a way of prolonging life until professional medical help arrives. How to live: Do you know the seven major risk factors associated with heart disease and live in a way that reduces the chances of a coronary or coronary- related disorder? The more uncontrolled risk factors a person has, the greater are his or her chances of developing premature heart disease and dying young. Do you know your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels? They measure three of the risk factors. You should have them checked regularly and adjust diet, especially intake of sugars and saturated fats, to keep these levels within medically recommended ranges. Your family doctor can measure your blood pressure simply and painlessly in his or her office. Blood tests can be ordered to determine your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Your doctor will then be able to outline the proper diet for you to follow to help control these risk factors. Do you smoke~or are you overweight? Each condition is dangerous. Their combination is lethal. Do you exercise? Most Americans lead sedentary lives and consume far too many calories. Putting motion in your life on a regular basis helps fight weight problems and also has been known to lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A good diet-exercise program is a must for most people, but should be preceded by a thorough physical checkup and competent medical advice. Are you under a lot of stress at home or on the job? All humans feel stress, and some stress is beneficial. But excessive stress over extended periods contributes to cardiovascular problems and raises susceptibility to other disorders. In a word, relax, as much as you can. The cost of not taking care of your heart is high — in economic and human terms. Our nation loses billions of dollars in productivity and spends billions more on medical care; countless families suffer needless tragedy each year because people fail to follow healthful lifestyles and then ignore obvious danger signals. Remember: Your heart — and your life — are in YOUR hands. See Dr. Buie's Article February 1987
Object Description
Title | Greensboro Vicks [February 1987] |
Date | 1987-02 |
Creator (group/organization) | Vick Chemical Company |
Subject headings | Vick Chemical Company |
Place | Greensboro (N.C.) |
Description | This is the February 1987 issue of Greensboro Vicks, a newsletter of Vick Chemical Company. |
Type | text |
Original format | newsletters |
Original publisher | Greensboro, N.C. : Vick Chemical Company |
Language | en |
Contributing institution | Greensboro History Museum |
Contact Information |
Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401 336-373-2976 http://greensborohistory.org/ |
Source collection | Mss. Coll. 241 Vick Chemical Co. Collection |
Series/grouping | 2: Printed Materials |
Folder | 37: Newsletters (1987) |
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Additional rights information | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED. The copyright status of this item has not been fully evaluated and may vary for different parts of the item. The user is responsible for determining actual copyright status for any reuse of the material. |
Object ID | GHM_MssColl241.2.37-1987-02 |
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Digital publisher | The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, PO Box 26170, Greensboro NC 27402-6170, 336.334.5304 |
Sponsor | LSTA grant administered by the North Carolina State Library -- http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta.html |
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Full text | £ y Greensboro Vicks February is heart month: Your heart is in YOUR hands "Heart attack-k-k! You're givin' me a heart attack-k-k!" the stereo blares. But heart attacks are nothing to sing about, unless you're Olivia Newton- John. Cardiovascular disorders, which include heart diseases, strokes and high blood pressure are the nation's No. I killer. They will cause one-half of all deaths this year. Everyone is vulnerable. It CAN happen to you. But there is a lot you can do to prevent it. February is heart month, a good time for employees and their families to take stock of their lifestyles and how they affect health. Genetic makeup, or heredity, plays a large part in a person's health. Managing lifestyles, however, can help individuals live longer, happier and more productively; both on and off the job. Employees need to learn some basic facts about heart disease and heart attacks. What to look for: Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if you or a loved one is stricken? You should! For too many people, the first outward sign of heart disease is sudden death. Each year, about 100,000 deaths occur in the first five minutes of a heart attack, and half of all heart-attack deaths occur within the first hour. Many of these deaths could be prevented, but people misread symptoms or deny that they are seriously ill. The term "heart attack" is a rather general one for what doctors call a "myocardial infarction." Contrary to what many people believe, a heart attack usually does not produce a great immobilizing pain that takes one's breath away. Nor does it cause a sharp, stabbing pain. Instead, the pain is more like a bag of sand pressing on the chest behind the breastbone — an uncomfortable fullness, squeezing or pressure. The pain may radiate to the neck, shoulders or arms. It may come and go and even disappear for a considerable period of time. Not all symptoms may be present. Feeling weak, short of breath and nauseous, the victim may mistake his or her condition for indigestion. As a result, one in five heart attacks is not diagnosed at the time it occurs. Many victims die before receiving medical attention, and thousands more risk later death by walking around with heart damage they are not aware of. The American Heart Association recommends that anyone experiencing chest discomfort lasting for two minutes or more get to a hospital immediately. It also suggests training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques (CPR) as a way of prolonging life until professional medical help arrives. How to live: Do you know the seven major risk factors associated with heart disease and live in a way that reduces the chances of a coronary or coronary- related disorder? The more uncontrolled risk factors a person has, the greater are his or her chances of developing premature heart disease and dying young. Do you know your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels? They measure three of the risk factors. You should have them checked regularly and adjust diet, especially intake of sugars and saturated fats, to keep these levels within medically recommended ranges. Your family doctor can measure your blood pressure simply and painlessly in his or her office. Blood tests can be ordered to determine your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Your doctor will then be able to outline the proper diet for you to follow to help control these risk factors. Do you smoke~or are you overweight? Each condition is dangerous. Their combination is lethal. Do you exercise? Most Americans lead sedentary lives and consume far too many calories. Putting motion in your life on a regular basis helps fight weight problems and also has been known to lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A good diet-exercise program is a must for most people, but should be preceded by a thorough physical checkup and competent medical advice. Are you under a lot of stress at home or on the job? All humans feel stress, and some stress is beneficial. But excessive stress over extended periods contributes to cardiovascular problems and raises susceptibility to other disorders. In a word, relax, as much as you can. The cost of not taking care of your heart is high — in economic and human terms. Our nation loses billions of dollars in productivity and spends billions more on medical care; countless families suffer needless tragedy each year because people fail to follow healthful lifestyles and then ignore obvious danger signals. Remember: Your heart — and your life — are in YOUR hands. See Dr. Buie's Article February 1987 |