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Little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice. Little boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dogs tails. Even from the start, little boys and little girls are different. As we grow into adults those differences continue, including how our bodies react to a heart attack.
Heart attack symptoms displayed by men and women are considerably different. When a woman has a heart attack she may experience nausea, overwhelming fatigue and dizziness. Her warning signs of an impending heart attack could include shortness of breath, vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is especially true for women and heart disease. Admittedly, some heart disease risk factors are beyond our control, such as family history and age. After menopause, a woman’s chance of developing heart disease soars because her body’s production of estrogen drops. But you can take an active role in preventing cardiovascular disease by managing your risk factors.
Having just one of the risk factors for heart disease can be dangerous. But having multiple risks is even more serious because risk factors tend to intensify the effects of others and increase your chances of developing a heart condition. To learn more about your risk for developing heart disease, take the free, online Heart Quiz for Women at www.DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/HeartQuizforWomen.
In honor of National Go Red for Women Day, Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake is offering free red dress lapel pins to help raise awareness of women and heart disease. Call 866-764-3627 for your free pin today.
Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake 214 324-6100
www.doctorshospitaldallas.com
All across the United State, the rate of crime has continued to drop. And in our city of Dallas, the crime rate has gone down for the eighth consecutive year. This is exactly the opposite of what experts predicted - the expectation, especially in a recession, was that crime would increase.
The overall amount of crime in Dallas decreased by 4-percent in 2011 and the number of murder cases dropped from 148 to 133, which is the lowest number of murder cases in over 40 years. In total, violent crime has gone down by about 9-percent, which actually marks the 10th straight year of violent crime reduction.
Crime in just about every category has gone down:
As for why crime in Dallas has kept decreasing, police credit an increase in staffing, improved technology and summer crime initiatives among other reasons. Whatever the reason, residents of Dallas can sleep a little easier at night.
The choices you make today will impact your life tomorrow. This may sound like advice a mother gives her children, but it is especially true when it comes to taking care of your heart. While some risk factors for developing heart disease are beyond our control, such as age, race or family history, certain lifestyle choices we make in our 20s, 30s and 40s will definitely impact the quality of life in our 50s, 60s and 70s.
Heart disease – and heart attack – is not just for men. It’s the number one cause of death in women over the age of 25 and kills nearly twice as many American women than all types of cancer, including breast cancer.
Fortunately, you can take steps now to prevent heart disease and enjoy a healthier life in the years to come by:
You also can attend a free, baseline heart screening for women only that will provide the information you need to possibly prevent heart disease and related problems. The screening includes a blood glucose test, blood cholesterol check, blood pressure monitoring, weight evaluation, and personal health assessment.
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake 9440 Poppy Drive (near Garland Road and North Buckner Boulevard)
Reservations are required for the screening. Call 866-764-3627 today to make your appointment.
Each year Americans make their list of resolutions for the New Year, and each year many forget those resolutions within a short time. Since many of the most popular resolutions are health-related, Alexander Amby, M.D., family practice physician on the medical staff at Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake, offers tips for keeping your resolutions this year.
“Regardless of your resolution, the process of taking the goal from thought to action is the same,” adds Dr. Amby. “If you need help, ask your doctor for advice on ways to stop smoking, lose weight, and other health matters.”
To help keep New Year’s exercise resolutions and achieve your best year of fitness, visit the free, online health library on the Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake website at www.DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/YearofFitness
Are You Suffering From Chronic Pain, Indigestion, Depression, Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Menopausal Symptoms, Sleep/Insomnia Issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fatigue, and/or low energy?
Improving your lifestyle will not only help you lose weight but ultimately many of your health problems improve.
The body needs a balance of diet, exercise, and nutrients in order to be productive. Let our Certified Nutritionist, Diane DeMore assess your body's needs and help you function at your best - without the use of stimulant drugs.
About Our Workshop:
January 5th January 19th
Workshop begins at 6:00pm
We are offering a free one-hour group Energy Workshop at the Kotsanis Institute, where our Certified Nutritionist will present an overview of our weight loss program and supplement advice. We encourage you to come and see if this program! Let us help get you on the right track.
Please call Diane at 817.481.6342 to reserve a seat.
The workshop is open to those suffering from any other conditions. At the Kotsanis Institute we are here to help you every step of the way.
2260 Pool RoadGrapevine, TX 76051817.380.4992
http://kotsanisinstitute.com
info@kotsanisinstitute.com
A charity Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10 at Times Ten Cellars (6324 Prospect Avenue) and will benefit The Dallas Women's Forum and Alexander Mansion. The Dallas Women's Forum is one of the city's oldest and most active groups with over 100 years of community service, and they also act as the caretakers for Alexander Mansion, a Dallas Landmark.
A seat at the poker tournament will run a player $100 and there will be unlimited $50 re-buys during the first four levels of blinds, as well as a $50 optional add-on at the end of the fourth blind level. However, every dollar spent will be well worth it. All the money that is raised will benefit The Dallas Women's Forum and Alexander Museum.
And, of course, the winners of the tournament won't be going home empty-handed. Everyone at the tournament will be battling for a spot at the coveted final table. Each finalist will be playing for the prizes table, which will have some truly great prizes:
But, the night isn't over for those that don't make it to the final table. With a $20 donation, players can get a seat at single table 9-player sit and go's and have the opportunity to win additional prizes.
The event begins at 7:00 p.m. but players can arrive early at 6:30 p.m. to play at the warm-up table. This is a good time to get a refresher course on the game and to pick up the basics and get some last minute coaching.
Anyone interested in participating in the tournament should contact Rick Salmeron via email (ricksalmeron@sbcglobal.net) or phone (214-923-7283). The tournament is in less than a week, so send your email as soon as possible to reserve a seat and get your registration papers.
Did you know that you can insure your laptop with no deductible between $30 to $60 a year?
If you have ever spilled coffee on your keyboard or dropped your laptop, you will understand the value of having it covered! A little protection goes a long way!
Give me a call or send me an email, we can have it covered quick!
Brent Cooper, AgentState Farm Insurance5232 Forest Lane Suite 111Dallas, TX 75244214.987.1995brent@brentcooper.net
Serving the Insurance needs of the Dallas Neighborhoods of University Park, Highland Park, Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow, Oakcliff, and Coppell.
And they meet again. LSU Tigers will face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2012 BCS National Title Game on January 9th. Pinot's Palette wants to invite all the LSU fans for some fun and art on January 8th to prepare for the big game!
Just because you can't make it to New Orleans for the game, doesn't mean you can't have the experience. Get ready for the BSC Championship game by rallying with fellow LSU fans at Pinot's Palette. You'll be painting the LSU Tiger in a Fleur de Lis. The class will be from 4PM - 7PM, bring your friends and drinks and have some fun (we supply the canvases, paint and more).
This will be a great keepsake for LSU fans for years to come. Good luck to LSU and Geaux Tigers!
Click here to sign up for the class. Space is limited!
Pinot's Palette6465 E. Mockingbird Lane Suite 420Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: 214.827.4668Email: lakewood@pinotspalette.com
http://www.pinotspalette.com/Lakewood
BubbleLife has already written about holiday safety for the family, but now it’s time to move onto pets. With so many people coming and going, it’s easy for pets to get lost in the mix. Here is some safety advice for our four-legged friends.
DOGS
CATS
SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA
HYPOTHERMIA TREATMENT
SIGNS OF FROSTBITE
FROSTBITE TREATMENT
Pinot’s Palette is an art studio created to celebrate the Picasso in us all. Although some of us may not be artistically gifted, doesn’t mean we still don’t like to express ourselves through art. Anyone who enjoys art and wants to paint can create their own masterpiece at Pinot’s Palette. Our artists guide class participants step-by-step through the featured painting, ensuring everyone completes their masterpiece by the end of class.
Our classes are designed to appeal to painters of all levels—even those who have never picked up a paintbrush. Classes are held in the evenings every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with occasional classes on other nights during the week and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Although Pinot’s Palette is a BYOB (bring your own booze) art entertainment studio for adults, we do have specific classes just for teens and children.
Looking to Get Out of the House after the Holidays
After all that preparation for the holidays and gift giving, give yourself some time to unwind and enjoy some painting. Pinot’s Palette will give you the opportunity to paint a Whimsical Fall landscape (December 27th from 7:00-9:00PM) and a Sassy Chic floral painting (December 29th from 7:00-9:00PM). If you are interested, go to www.PinotsPalette.com/Lakewood or call Pinot’s Palette today before the classes are sold out.
Phone: 214.827.4668http://www.pinotspalette.com/Lakewood
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