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New York Post
15-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Tired all the time? It may be this silent but serious health issue
Your enduring weariness could be a symptom of something more devastating. In a study published this month in Neurology, researchers found a link between lingering fatigue and a transient ischemic attack (TIA), commonly known as a 'mini stroke.' So how worried do you need to be? 3 TIA patients may suffer more long-term effects, including exhaustion. Prostock-studio – TIA is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, spurring stroke-like symptoms that typically last two to 15 minutes. People who have them are typically at higher risk of having a full-blown stroke in the near future. And, as the new study suggests, TIA patients may actually suffer some more long-term effects, including exhaustion. 'People with a transient ischemic attack can have symptoms such as face drooping, arm weakness, or slurred speech, and these resolve within a day,' said study author Boris Modrau, MD, PhD, of Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark. 'However, some have reported continued challenges, including reduced quality of life, thinking problems, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Our study found that for some people, fatigue was a common symptom that lasted up to one year after the transient ischemic attack.' For this latest study, researchers followed patients who had experienced a mini-stroke for a year. The patient completed questionnaires to measure overall tiredness, physical tiredness, reduced activity, reduced motivation and mental fatigue. 3 Participants completed a detailed questionnaire to measure fatigue levels within two weeks of their stroke and again at three, six, and twelve months. KMPZZZ – 'Long-term fatigue was common in our group of study participants, and we found that if people experience fatigue within two weeks after leaving the hospital, it is likely they will continue to have fatigue for up to a year,' said Modrau. Previous experiences of anxiety and depression were twice as common in patients who reported lasting fatigue. Participants also underwent brain scanning, wherein researchers found that blood clot presence was equal between participants who experienced long-term fatigue and those who did not. The research team noted that one possible limitation of the study is that responses were self-reported, increasing the likelihood that responses were completed with assistance from, or influenced by, relatives and caretakers. Experts maintain that mini-strokes are often a warning sign that a larger or more permanent stroke may develop in the near future, and experiencing a TIA could significantly increase the risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia. 3 Experiencing a TIA could significantly increase the risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia. Proxima Studio – 'A stroke is when the neurological deficit lasts for more than a few hours and is more or less permanent,' Dr. Raphael Sacho, director of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, previously told The Post. 'A stroke is usually accompanied by evidence of stroke changes on imaging, such as an MRI scan of the brain, but often with a TIA, there are no or minimal signs of a stroke on brain imaging.' The symptoms of a TIA include: Weakness, numbness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg, often on one side of the body Vision loss, blurred vision, double vision or difficulty seeing in one or both eyes Trouble speaking, difficulty finding words or slurred speech Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Confusion or trouble understanding others Severe headache without a known cause Difficulty walking, swallowing, reading or writing Tingling in half the body Experts agree that the prevention of strokes and mini-strokes is tied to improving overall cardiovascular health, such as blood pressure control, lowering cholesterol, and diabetes management. The American Stroke Association (ASA) encourages adults to follow the Mediterranean diet no matter their stroke risk. The plant-based eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, and not red meat and sugar. The ASA, a division of the American Heart Association, also suggests cutting stroke risk by exercising regularly, getting sufficient sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling cholesterol, managing blood pressure and blood sugar, and avoiding smoking.
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
People are applying ‘butt cream' to replace this expensive beauty treatment — but experts warn it's dangerous
People are swapping Botox for hemorrhoid cream — and experts are begging them to stop. TikTok's latest wave of unhinged beauty hacks comes with concern: dabbing hemorrhoid cream on under-eye bags to supposedly smooth and de-puff without ever stepping into a derm's office. Advertisement On the social media platform, women are claiming that Preparation H is a miracle fix for puffy eyes, saying that it supposedly tightens skin and mimics the effect of under-eye filler — an expensive non-surgical treatment used to reduce dark circles and hollowness by adding volume. But dermatologists are popping the puff-reducing bubble. New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss — a board-certified expert in facial rejuvenation — has long warned against the hemorrhoid hack, especially since some creams contain phenylephrine, a vasoconstrictor and steroids. Advertisement Using a cream with phenylephrine 'plus the steroid around the eyes' can 'increase your risk of glaucoma,' Idriss warned in a TikTok video. Steroid creams, she added, 'worsen the look of your wrinkles and the redness around your eyes' and give you a 'shrivelly' appearance. Fellow New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom agreed, advising those who are adamant about trying this bizarre trend to be 'especially careful not to choose a hemorrhoid cream with hydrocortisone in it, as that's a topical steroid that will thin out your skin with everyday, long-term, continuous use,' he said in a TikTok video Advertisement This is a dangerous trend that can 'increase your risk of glaucoma' and 'worsen the look of your wrinkles and the redness around your eyes,' according to experts. KMPZZZ – If there is any butt product on the market that can be safely used under the eye, according to Idriss it's 'diaper rash cream/butt paste.' Unlike hemorrhoid creams, these are 'soothing and calming because [they have] zinc oxide.' Advertisement Her favorite? Triple Paste, which contains 12% zinc oxide, cornstarch and oat kernel extract. Supposedly, Triple Paste can be used all over the skin because 'The cornstarch is beneficial for your pores if you are dry, but get a bit oily or acne-prone in your T-zone,' she told Yahoo Life. 'Oat kernel extract is also anti-inflammatory and a natural humectant to help attract moisture to your skin,' she continued. When it comes to trying any hack on social media, always proceed with caution and speak with a doctor first.
