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New York Post
a day ago
- Health
- New York Post
Barry Sanders opens up on harrowing health scare: ‘I couldn't believe it'
Barry Sanders is sharing it all this June with the hope of inspiring his fans in a different way. A year ago, the Hall of Famer announced he suffered a 'health scare related to his heart,' and he recently shared in a CBS interview that it was a heart attack while attending a recruiting visit for his son. Sanders will be sharing more about the past year publicly in a documentary, 'The Marking of a Heart Attack', that will premiere on June 14 at 1 p.m. on A&E. Advertisement 'I couldn't believe it, honestly,' Sanders shared in the documentary, per CBS. 'I thought it was like heartburn, but it just kind of persisted.' On that morning last June, Sanders said that he could feel a burning sensation in his chest. Following an early exit from the recruiting visit, the Lions legend drove himself to the emergency room, where tests revealed that his enzyme levels were 'really high and getting higher.' 3 Barry Sanders at the 14th Annual NFL Honors held at Saenger Theatre on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Variety via Getty Images Advertisement From there, Sanders underwent a heart catheter procedure, which revealed he had suffered a heart attack. 'Of all things, I don't know why, that just never entered my mind,' Sanders said. 'I'm learning through this process that there aren't necessarily any warning signs, unless you do what we're encouraging people to do, which is to go the doctor, get tested for LDLC levels, or bad cholesterol. That's the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol. It's not something you're going to be able to feel. You don't have to fit a certain physical profile.' In the documentary, Sanders wants to encourage people to get ahead of this. Advertisement Sanders, along with four others who have experienced a heart attack or stroke, uncover the hidden risks and impacts to be aware of in the documentary. 3 Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders attends a ceremony honoring former wide receiver Calvin Johnson Jr. ('Megatron') being inducted into the Pride of the Lions during a game between the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Monday, September 30, 2024. NurPhoto via Getty Images A preventative measure Sanders pushes is visiting because he can only share his story, while everyone's heart health is vastly different. He has said his health has greatly improved since the incident from walking more, making dietary changes and taking his medications. Advertisement 'Sometimes it's hereditary and it's not like you're doing anything wrong,' Sanders said. 'There's a lot of different stories and examples out there. That's why it's important for people to have that conversation with their doctor.' 3 Former NFL player Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions reacts during the first half between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Getty Images 'It's really been an education, for me, learning about how frequent this happens all over the U.S.,' he added. 'Conversing with these other individuals who are part of this documentary who have very insightful, gripping stories about the journey that they've been on. It's just really amazing. I think it will get a lot of people's attention.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders features in The Making of a Heart Attack after suffering from a health scare on Father's Day last year
(Image via Getty: Barry Sanders) Last year on Father's Day, Barry Sanders, a 56-year-old former running back, suffered a health scare related to his heart while attending a recruiting visit for his son. Today, he shared with the whole world that it was a heart attack. Back then, he had only shared about a health scare related to his heart via his official X account. Sanders wrote, 'Over Father's Day weekend, I experienced a health scare related to my heart. It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling fine.' Taking this vigilance a step further, the 10-time Pro Bowler will be seen on the silver screen for a documentary series called The Making of a Heart Attack. The series is set to premiere on June 14, 2025(Yet again, on Father's Day!) on A&E. Barry Sanders, who suffered a heart attack, encourages people to go to the doctor and get tested for LDLC levels or bad cholesterol On June 13, the Michigan Sports Hall of Famer, Barry Sanders, shared with Bryan DeArdo, NFL Writer at CBS Sports, 'I couldn't believe it. I thought it was like heartburn, but it just kind of persisted. Of all things, I don't know why that just never entered my mind. I'm learning through this process that there aren't necessarily any warning signs unless you do what we're encouraging people to do, which is to go to the doctor and get tested for LDLC levels or bad cholesterol. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo That's the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol. It's not something you're going to be able to feel. You don't have to fit a certain physical profile.' The Making of a Heart Attack has gripping stories that will get a lot of people's attention Talking about The Making of a Heart Attack documentary series, Sanders said, 'It's really been an education for me, learning about how frequent this happens all over the U.S. Conversing with these individuals who are part of this documentary and who have very insightful, gripping stories about the journey that they've been on - it's really amazing. I think it will get a lot of people's attention.' Barry Sanders adopted a heart-healthy workout with medications, dietary changes, and additional walking Talking about adopting a heart-healthy workout after his health scare, the 8-time All-Pro Barry Sanders said, 'Being the kind of athlete that I was, I would see people walking, and I would wonder, 'What kind of workout is that?' But there's a thing called a heart-healthy workout, where you're just getting your heart rate up a little bit over a certain period of time, and that's just really good for your heart. There was a certain ignorance that I had about things like that. But all of it has been a learning process.' Apart from that, Sanders attributes his recovery to medications, dietary changes, and additional walking, as advised by his doctors. What are the symptoms of a heart attack ? The American Heart Association lists the following symptoms of a heart attack: Uncomfortable pressure/squeezing/fullness in the center of your chest Pain in the center of your chest Pain lasting for more than a few minutes Pain that goes and comes back Unusual tiredness or weakness Upset stomach Breaking out in a cold sweat Nausea Rapid or irregular heartbeat Lightheadedness Feeling that a rope is being tied around the chest Upper back pressure Pain/discomfort in the shoulder, neck, jaw, stomach, back, arm, or both arms Shortness of breath with or without chest pain What are the six warning signs of a heart attack? The American Heart Association lists the following six as the warning signs of a heart attack: Chest pain or chest discomfort Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back Pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulders Shortness of breath Feeling very tired, lightheaded, or faint Nausea or vomiting Please Note: If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also Read: Atlanta Falcons ex-linebacker Tim Green uses his AI-generated voice to run Nothing Left Unsaid podcast after being diagnosed with ALS | NFL News - Times of India
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Health
- NBC Sports
Barry Sanders working to raise awareness after suffering a heart attack last year
A year ago, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders announced that he had been through a health scare, but did not provide any details. Today Sanders revealed that he suffered a heart attack. Sanders is now urging people to get a complete medical checkup to monitor their own heart health. 'Of all things, I don't know why, that just never entered my mind,' Sanders told CBS Sports. 'I'm learning through this process that there aren't necessarily any warning signs, unless you do what we're encouraging people to do, which is to go the doctor, get tested for LDLC levels, or bad cholesterol. That's the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol. It's not something you're going to be able to feel. You don't have to fit a certain physical profile.' Sanders appears in a documentary, The Making of a Heart Attack, that airs Saturday on A&E. 'It's really been an education, for me, learning about how frequent this happens all over the U.S.,' Sanders said. 'Conversing with these other individuals who are part of this documentary who have very insightful, gripping stories about the journey that they've been on. It's just really amazing. I think it will get a lot of people's attention.' An all-time great like Sanders discussing his health problems will definitely get people's attention, and may save lives if it spurs more people to get the checkups that so many of us put off.
