My New Orleans
05/12/2021
Stroke is a treatable neurological emergency that is currently the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the #1 cause of disability in adults. During a stroke, brain cells die due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients caused by an interruption of blood flow to areas of the brain. On average, one person suffers from stroke every 40 seconds in this country, and each year, around 800,000 patients experience this emergency.
Stroke can be subdivided into two main categories: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to brain cells due to narrowing or blockage of one or more arteries responsible for providing blood. A primary reason for blockage in the arteries is fatty deposits of plaque, known as atherosclerosis, caused by persistent hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
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Thibodaux Regional Health System has donated $200,000 to the Bayou Country Children s Museum.
It s part of a multi-year partnership to provide family-friendly programs that reinforce the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, hospital officials said this week.
The partnership includes the construction and installation of an Outdoor Challenge Course, an indoor IWall Exhibit and monthly health education programming and outreach.
The Outdoor Challenge Course is designed to combine aerobic fitness, core exercises, balance training and flexibility.
The indoor exhibit will include a two-screen electronic display that is interactive and fitness-driven.
In addition, Thibodaux Regional’s Wellness Education Center will provide monthly nutritional and healthy lifestyle programming to visitors of the museum.