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9 hours ago
- Health
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Most Women Ignore This Symptom As A Subtle Sign Of A Heart Attack, But It Could Be A Matter Of Life And Death
In a recent segment on the 'Today' show, Chantrise Holliman, a mother, wife and heart health educator based in Georgia, shared the story of her heart attack and what seemed like the fairly benign symptoms that accompanied it. Holliman experienced nausea, vomiting and mild chest pressure. The first two symptoms ― which aren't commonly associated with heart attacks ― led her to believe the sensations had more to do with her dinner the night before than a serious medical concern. Like Holliman, many people don't know that stomach symptoms can, indeed, be signs of a heart attack. While not the most common warning sign (chest pain is most reported), nausea is also not uncommon during a cardiac event, according to Dr. Sean Heffron, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health. It 'tends to depend somewhat on which blood vessel in the heart is affected,' Heffron explained. Additionally, nausea is more commonly seen in women, Heffron said, as is vomiting. Other heart attack signs in women include jaw pain, neck pain, a dull feeling of chest discomfort, upper abdomen pain, back pain and excessive tiredness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 'It's so important to hear stories like this, because many women think it has to be like, 'I'm clutching my chest and falling to the ground like you see in the movies,' and it can be much more subtle,' Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist and NBC News medical contributor, told 'Today.' Heart attacks can look very different in women than in men, which means that sufferers and doctors alike sometimes dismiss them. But it's important to recognize the signs, especially since heart disease 'is the leading cause of death for women in this country,' Narula told 'Today.' 'One woman every 80 seconds dies of cardiovascular disease.' How to tell if your nausea is part of a heart attack Related: I Was Devastated When The Love Of My Life Died. Then I Started Seeing Signs I Couldn't Explain. Related: "I Can't Wait For This To Go Out Of Style": People Are Sharing Popular Modern Trends That Are Actually Pretty Toxic 'As far as we know, it's rare that [nausea is] the only symptom of a heart attack,' Heffron explained. In Holliman's case, for example, she also said she noticed pressure in her chest. 'And, certainly, a heart attack is far from the most common cause of nausea,' Heffron said. Food poisoning, stomach flu and motion sickness are much more common culprits. So, you don't have to panic the next time you feel nauseated. But if you notice additional heart attack symptoms along with nausea or vomiting — like chest pain, sweating, heart palpitations or dizziness — it could be cause for concern. This is doubly true for someone with risk factors of heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, Heffron said. In the absence of those additional symptoms, nausea probably isn't a cause for extreme concern. 'On occasion, nausea's the only symptom, but I think that's somewhat of an exception,' Heffron said. 'It's not so common.' How to take care of your heart health It's easy to dismiss symptoms that you don't think are indicative of a heart attack, but it's important to understand the signs of a cardiac event and how they manifest for women. Beyond that, you should know what you can do to best take care of your heart. Heffron said you can use the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 checklist as a resource to maintain or improve your cardiovascular health. Best practices include eating a diet full of whole foods, fruit, vegetables and lean proteins; getting enough exercise; managing factors like your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar; getting sufficient sleep; and refraining from smoking. All of these behaviors can help keep your heart healthy. 'Obtaining optimal cardiovascular health really includes focusing on these eight metrics,' Heffron noted. If you do feel unwell, you shouldn't discount your symptoms, no matter how small they seem. 'I don't want to overblow it and... freak people out [by saying] all nausea's a heart attack. By all means, it's not,' Heffron said. 'But by no means is chest pain the only symptom of a heart attack.' Other, less obvious signs could be your strongest symptoms, and it's critical you get checked out if you're at all suspicious. 'If you feel unwell and are concerned about what's going on, and in particular, if you have cardiovascular risk factors... then those should be reasons to be seen by a doctor,' Heffron said. 'Don't hesitate if there's any concern.'This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in Goodful: Medical Professionals Are Sharing "Mundane" Things That Actually Make So Many People Sick Also in Goodful: People Are Sharing Their Biggest "How Doesn't Everyone Know This?" Facts, And I'm Honestly Embarrassed I Never Realized Some Of These Also in Goodful: "It's Nice To Feel Wanted": Guys Are Sharing The Small Gestures Women Do That Make Them Weak At The Knees
Buzz Feed
10 hours ago
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Subtle Sign Of Heart Attack Ignored By Many People
In a recent segment on the 'Today' show, Chantrise Holliman, a mother, wife and heart health educator based in Georgia, shared the story of her heart attack and what seemed like the fairly benign symptoms that accompanied it. Holliman experienced nausea, vomiting and mild chest pressure. The first two symptoms ― which aren't commonly associated with heart attacks ― led her to believe the sensations had more to do with her dinner the night before than a serious medical concern. Like Holliman, many people don't know that stomach symptoms can, indeed, be signs of a heart attack. While not the most common warning sign (chest pain is most reported), nausea is also not uncommon during a cardiac event, according to Dr. Sean Heffron, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health. It 'tends to depend somewhat on which blood vessel in the heart is affected,' Heffron explained. Additionally, nausea is more commonly seen in women, Heffron said, as is vomiting. Other heart attack signs in women include jaw pain, neck pain, a dull feeling of chest discomfort, upper abdomen pain, back pain and excessive tiredness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 'It's so important to hear stories like this, because many women think it has to be like, 'I'm clutching my chest and falling to the ground like you see in the movies,' and it can be much more subtle,' Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist and NBC News medical contributor, told 'Today.' Heart attacks can look very different in women than in men, which means that sufferers and doctors alike sometimes dismiss them. But it's important to recognize the signs, especially since heart disease 'is the leading cause of death for women in this country,' Narula told 'Today.' 'One woman every 80 seconds dies of cardiovascular disease.' 'As far as we know, it's rare that [nausea is] the only symptom of a heart attack,' Heffron explained. In Holliman's case, for example, she also said she noticed pressure in her chest. 'And, certainly, a heart attack is far from the most common cause of nausea,' Heffron said. Food poisoning, stomach flu and motion sickness are much more common culprits. So, you don't have to panic the next time you feel nauseated. But if you notice additional heart attack symptoms along with nausea or vomiting — like chest pain, sweating, heart palpitations or dizziness — it could be cause for concern. This is doubly true for someone with risk factors of heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, Heffron said. In the absence of those additional symptoms, nausea probably isn't a cause for extreme concern. 'On occasion, nausea's the only symptom, but I think that's somewhat of an exception,' Heffron said. 'It's not so common.' It's easy to dismiss symptoms that you don't think are indicative of a heart attack, but it's important to understand the signs of a cardiac event and how they manifest for women. Beyond that, you should know what you can do to best take care of your heart. Heffron said you can use the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 checklist as a resource to maintain or improve your cardiovascular health. Best practices include eating a diet full of whole foods, fruit, vegetables and lean proteins; getting enough exercise; managing factors like your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar; getting sufficient sleep; and refraining from smoking. All of these behaviors can help keep your heart healthy. 'Obtaining optimal cardiovascular health really includes focusing on these eight metrics,' Heffron noted. If you do feel unwell, you shouldn't discount your symptoms, no matter how small they seem. 'I don't want to overblow it and... freak people out [by saying] all nausea's a heart attack. By all means, it's not,' Heffron said. 'But by no means is chest pain the only symptom of a heart attack.' Other, less obvious signs could be your strongest symptoms, and it's critical you get checked out if you're at all suspicious. 'If you feel unwell and are concerned about what's going on, and in particular, if you have cardiovascular risk factors... then those should be reasons to be seen by a doctor,' Heffron said. 'Don't hesitate if there's any concern.' HuffPost.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Primary school to extend to house extra pupils
A primary school has been granted permission to build extensions to accommodate 119 extra pupils. Five new classrooms will be built at Beaconside C of E Primary in Penrith, Cumbria, despite concerns regarding the number of available staff car parking spaces and the increase in traffic at normal school drop-off and pick-up times. However Amy Holliman, from Westmorland and Furness Council, told a meeting the additional school places would be phased in over a number of years. The application, which came from the council and also included plans for a staffroom and landscaping, was passed contrary to the recommendation of Penrith Town Council, which also raised objections. It was worried about public transport provision as buses did not run at times corresponding with start and end of the school day. But councillors were told the school was committed to supporting sustainable transport, with fewer children being driven to school, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Holliman said funding would come from cash given as part of a separate planning agreement and described the development as helping to "futureproof Penrith" in terms of more school places. Addressing environmental concerns which included the possibility of asbestos being found, she confirmed the work would not be carried out when the pupils were at school. The new classrooms will be for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Penrith Town Council Westmorland and Furness Council
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
GasTech Engineering Partners with Limitless Space Institute to Support "Limitless Educator" STEM Program and Inspire Future Young Innovators
HOUSTON, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GasTech Engineering is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Limitless Space Institute (LSI), a prestigious STEM initiative founded by the chairman of Axiom Space, Kam Ghaffarian. This groundbreaking program is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers, equipping them to travel beyond our solar system while advancing spaceflight technologies. The Limitless Educator program offers an innovative STEM curriculum centered around the exciting field of interstellar exploration. Through this initiative, select educators across the United States and around the world receive the resources, training, and confidence to inspire students, showing that when it comes to learning, the possibilities are truly limitless. On February 5, the Limitless Space Institute announced that The Honor Roll School had been selected as the recipient of GasTech's sponsorship for the program. This exciting news came as a surprise to the school, and among the educators selected was Ms. Holliman, a 4th grade science teacher, who was chosen as one of fifteen outstanding educators from across the U.S. after a competitive application process. GasTech Engineering is committed to driving innovation not only in the energy sector but also in the classroom, where the future of technology begins, said Lilac Guzman, Executive Vice President of GasTech Engineering. "We're excited to partner with the Limitless Space Institute on the Limitless Educator program to help create a pipeline of future engineers and problem-solvers who will redefine what's possible," Guzman continued. "This initiative will advance sustainability efforts and create a lasting impact by bridging the gap between school curricula and real-time advancements. This collaboration reflects GasTech's commitment to supporting initiatives that foster advanced educational opportunities and empower future generations. We look forward to helping shape young minds for the technological advancements of tomorrow." As part of this year-long, transformative program, participating teachers will gain access to a comprehensive space education curriculum crafted by educators, for educators. Designed to integrate STEM with reading, writing, finance, and the arts, this curriculum offers hands-on activities that span multiple disciplines. Each month, teachers will connect with a space-industry subject matter expert, discovering diverse pathways to STEM careers and expanding their professional network. By joining a global community of more than 60 dedicated educators, they will ultimately inspire not just one group of students but, over time, hundreds—if not thousands—of future innovators. A Mission for the Future "We are thrilled to collaborate with GasTech in our pursuit to elevate STEM education," said Kaci Heins, Executive Director of the Limitless Space Institute. "Educators and students lie at the heart of the future STEM workforce and space exploration. An energized educator lights the path for tomorrow's problem-solvers and explorers. Space exploration stands as a powerful symbol of innovation and global cooperation, and we are delighted to empower Ms. Holliman and the Honor Roll School community through the Limitless Educator program." "We are thrilled that Sherice Holloman, our 4th grade science teacher, was selected to be a part of the Limitless Educator Program with the generous sponsorship from GasTech, further enhancing The Honor Roll School's commitment to cutting-edge STEM education," said Nicole Humlicek, Upper School Principal. "Mrs. Holloman is an educator who leads her classroom through inquiry, fueling students' curiosity and imagination. This collaboration will prepare our students for the exciting challenges and opportunities of space exploration, igniting a passion that positions them to become leaders in the field." About GasTech EngineeringGasTech Engineering is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the energy industry, specializing in natural gas processing, LNG, hydrogen, and advanced low-carbon technologies. With a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, GasTech Engineering works closely with clients to deliver customized solutions that address the evolving challenges of the global energy landscape. About Limitless Space InstituteThe Limitless Space Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire and educate the next generation to travel beyond our solar system and to research and develop enabling technologies. LSI advances the pursuit of relevant deep space exploration R&D through in-house research, fellowships, grants, outreach, education, and educator professional development. For more information, please visit: About The Honor Roll SchoolThe Honor Roll School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, is a private, college-preparatory institution that provides an exceptional education to students from preschool through 12th grade. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and personalized learning, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. With a focus on fostering intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning, The Honor Roll School prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. Through innovative programs and a supportive, inclusive environment, the school encourages students to become confident, compassionate leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of the future. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GasTech Engineering LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
