Personal stroke prevention: modifiable risk factors and care
Focus on controllable factors to reduce stroke risk through blood pressure and cholesterol management, weight control, diabetes care, exercise, and a heart healthy diet. Discuss with a clinician about tailored plans, including statins or antiplatelet therapy if appropriate.
Stories in ICU ease pain and stress in Brazilian children
A Brazilian study with 81 ICU children shows storytelling lowers cortisol, raises oxytocin, and reduces pain more than riddles. Story group reports stronger positive associations with hospital roles and environments, suggesting narrative transport benefits patients and even adults.
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Raymond Mar
York University
Toronto
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Sao Luiz Jabaquara Hospital
Sao Paulo
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Jorge Moll
d’Or Institute For Research and Education
Rio de Janeiro
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Priest Jacob Priest on connections over rugged individualism
Therapist Jacob Priest argues that toxic pride among straight white men harms families and communities. He advocates forming communities that lift others and accepting responsibility to gain true individuality.Priest Jacob Priest is a licensed therapist and University of Iowa professor who co hosts the Attached Podcast.
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Jacob Priest
University of Iowa
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