Neurological disorders predispose to stroke

Other symptoms of a stroke include severe headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

Neurological disorders such as numbness, paralysis, vision and speech difficulties and mental confusion should be taken seriously, the German Stroke Association said. It indicates blood flow disorders in the brain, which warn of a stroke.

The association added that other symptoms of stroke include severe headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, stressing the need to call an ambulance as soon as these symptoms are noticed to obtain medical help urgently; Because every minute counts in order to avoid the disastrous consequences of a stroke, as serious, lifelong disabilities.

The association indicated that the risk factors for stroke are old age, high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic disorders such as high levels of harmful cholesterol in the blood, and cardiovascular problems such as atrial fibrillation and carotid artery stenosis, in addition to obesity, lack of movement, smoking and drinking alcohol.

How do you deal with eye strain?

The intended blink helps relax the eye, so it is recommended to do it at a rate of about 10 consecutive times, then relax for half a minute and repeat it several times.

Looking at the screens of desktop computers, smartphones and tablets for long periods of time causes eyestrain, which manifests itself in the form of red eyes, burning, itching and dryness.

To combat eye strain, the German Good Vision Association recommends taking the following measures:

• Eye exercises: Exercises help relax the eyes, for example the following exercise: Close your eyes, then take a deep inhale and exhale several times. Then rub the palms of the hands together to warm them, then place them on the eye, taking into account the repetition of the exercise several times in order to relax the eye muscles.

• Another exercise: look to the right, forward and to the left several times without moving the head while doing so. Then close your eyes and repeat the exercise while looking up and down.

• The 20-20-20 rule: This rule helps relax the eye muscles. It states the following: Every 20 minutes, look at an object at least 20 feet (about 6 meters) away for at least 20 seconds.

• Blinking: intentional blinking helps relax the eye. For this purpose, blinking should be done at a rate of about 10 consecutive times, then relax for half a minute, while repeating this several times.

Tips to reduce swollen feet

Stretching exercises can help combat swollen feet.

Swollen feet is a very troublesome ailment; Where it is difficult with him to wear shoes as well as heavy movement. Swelling of the feet is due to several reasons related to the veins, kidneys, or liver, and in some cases, swollen feet may represent a life-threatening emergency.

Wolf Ito, a German cardiologist and vascular specialist, stresses the importance of calling an emergency urgently if swollen feet are accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain and a rapid heartbeat; This warns of a “pulmonary embolism” associated with venous thrombosis, a medical emergency that requires immediate medical assistance. Since it poses a threat to life.

In contrast, physiotherapist Renee Graeber recommends stretching and lymphatic drainage exercises; To be able to counteract the swelling of the feet, through the massage, the accumulated fluid can be directed towards the lymph nodes, thus stimulating blood circulation, as well as placing the feet in cold water.