Home Heart Monitors Recommended By Health Groups

New York (ChattahBox) - Major health organizations stated that they highly-recommend the use of heart monitors at home . They have found that this could help control hypertension,

blood pressure, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events.

The major health organizations involved in the recommendation include the American Heart Association, and the American Society of Hypertension.
Reports state that there are 70 million people in the U.S. who suffer from hypertension, with 25 million having pre-hypertension.

These health groups have stressed that blood pressure can be controlled if attention is paid to it.

These heart monitors can assist greatly in the control of it.
With better control of your blood pressure, you can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and sudden death.
Consistent readings of your blood pressure a few times a day is recommended.

The full recommendation has been published in the June issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

McCain Releases Medical Records, Healthy Enough For A President?

New York (ChattahBox) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain has announced he has released his medical records to the media, trying to show Americans he is healthy.

If McCain is elected, he would be the oldest president of the United States in history at 71-years old, beating Ronald Reagan by 3 years. Health has been one of the biggest questions facing

McCain, as many want to know if he is healthy enough to be president of the United States.
McCain has selected certain media outlets to look over his medical records so that they can see first-hand that he is healthy enough to be commander-in-chief.
McCain is a cancer survivor as he beat melanoma. His famliy also has a history of heart disease, with his dad dying at age 70 of a heart attack.

The Republican candidate has stated though that he is in great health. The Associated Press was one of the media outlets who had the chance to look over the records.
The AP stated that the records showed he has degenerative arthritis from war injuries. His blood pressure and weight are said to be healthy, as is his cholesterol level. This puts McCain’s heart in a very healthy state.

His records did reveal that he is sill at risk of developing new skin cancers, though he is under close watch.

The last time McCain released his medical records was in 1999, when he was going against George W. Bush to try to win the Republican nomination.
McCain will turn 72-years old in August.

Idol Contestant Luke Menard Diagnosed With Cancer

Hollywood (ChattahBox) - Former American Idol contestant Luke Menard has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer.

Luke Menard managed to gain many fans making it to the top 16 in American Idol season 7, which was eventually won by David Cook.

Menard saw his doctor after complaining of a persistent cough that would not go away. Tests done by his doctor revealed the mass behind his heart.
Menard’s acapella group Chapter 6 put out a statement that he has a very curable cancer and is in good spirits.

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The group made it clear to his fans that “the prognosis is good.”

California Lawmakers Try To Improve Safety Of Plastic Surgery

Hollywood (ChattahBox) - The death of the mother of rap star Kanye West, Donda West, has forced lawmakers in California to push to improve the safety of plastic surgery.

The 58-year old mother of Kanye West, Donda West, died following cosmetic surgery last November. She had both liposuction and breast implant procedures done.
Her death quickly caught worldwide attention due to the notariety of rap star Kanye West. California lawmakers have introduced two bills to try and improve safety of these procedures.

The first new bill will force outpatient facilities be inspected once every three years, as many plastic surgery procedures are done in outpatient facilities.

The second bill will require a physical examination before going through the plastic surgery.
Lawmakers are hopeful that these new safety regulations and restrictioins can help reduce the number of complications and deaths caused by plastic surgery.

Red Cross Gives Blood Donors Chance At Free Gas

New York (ChattahBox) - The American Red Cross has kicks off a new promotion to try and increase the number of blood donors during the summer. They are giving blood donors the chance to win free gas.

Those who help out by donating blood will be entered into a drawing to win free gas among other gifts and such. The hope is that this will allow the American Red Cross to keep up with needed blood donations through the summer.

The summer months are traditionally slow due to schools being out, vacations, et

Tens of thousands of more blood donors will be needed through Labor Day for the required blood to help those with medical problems. This promotion could help quite a bit.

VA To Address Suicide Rates Of Veterans Via Panels

Boston (ChattahBox) - The Veterans Affairs Department will try to address the problem of high suicide rates of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Veterans under the care of the VA are at high risk of suicide due to their problems with PTSD and other mental disorders.

There are 1,000 attempts of suicide by veterans under the care of the VA each and every month.

There will be two panels formed to try to address this major problem. The first is the Blue Ribbon Work Group on Suicide Prevention in the Veterans Population made up of government suicide experts, and the second is a similar panel, except for that it is made up of civilian experts.

The VA hopes that these panels can help reduce the suicide rates among our veterans.

ADHD Causes Adults To Lose Nearly A Month Of Work Yearly

Washington (ChattahBox) - A new study has shown that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a great impact on the lives of children and adults. The disease has been found to cost adults nearly a month of work each year.

Research for the study was carried out and led by Dr. Ron de Graaf of the Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction.
7,000 employed and self-employed adults between 18 and 44-years old were used in the study. Out of those 7,000, 3.5% had ADHD, with it being more prevalent in men than women.

The study found that ADHD caused adults to lose 22.1 days of work each and every year, impacting their thinking skills, concentration, social skills, etc.
It also forced them to be absent from work 8.7 days each year.

Researchers recommend that employers try to treat workers for ADHD to save money in the long run