Tips to Youe Health from Ochsner Health

 

To view this email as a web page, go here.

Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION Sniffling and sneezing got you down? You're not alone. Around 24 million people in the United States have seasonal allergies. Philip Denoux, MD, explains the root cause of these allergies and more importantly, how you can cope. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Some people might think that only senior citizens have strokes, but that's not true. In fact, as many as 10% of stroke patients are under age 45. Here's how to know if you're having a stroke. Pollen, stay put. Around 8% of adults have seasonal allergies and 7% of children. You can blame the pollen floating around in the air from weeds, grasses and trees. Here are strategies to keep that pollen outside, where it belongs. Learn how to BE FAST BE FAST is a handy acronym to remember to learn how to identify the symptoms of a stroke. Neurologist Gabriel Vidal, MD, explains. FEATURED VIDEO How a heart transplant gave this man a new lease on life Mark Nelson knew something was seriously wrong when he couldn't catch his breath. It turns out Mark was critically ill and doctors determined he needed a heart transplant. One day, they told Mark the words he said he'll never forget: "We have a heart for you and it's a perfect match.'' Staying hydrated at Jazz Fest Ochsner Health is excited to be the official healthcare provider of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. If you get dehydrated or need other first aid, come to our first aid tents across the track from the Blues Tent or near the Shell Gentilly Stage. And here are some tips to keep from getting dehydrated from Ajsa Nikolic, MD. And taking care of your bladder, too Peeing at festivals can be tricky. But did you know staying hydrated is important to good bladder health? Just be careful what you're drinking -- certain liquids make you want to go more often, which is not how you want to spend your fest day. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month We are dedicated to bringing you more information about the mental health topics you're searching for. Our free "Mental Health Monthly'' newsletter includes blog articles by our behavioral health experts and videos from our new "Healthy State of Mind'' series. Seasonal allergies got you down? You can see an allergist in-person or virtually. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2022 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.