Dr Oz: Stroke Risk Calculator
Dr Oz’s Show on August 24 2011 is about your Stroke Risk and how to calculate it with a Stroke Risk Calculator. Doctor Oz said that the number one risk for having a stroke is also having High Blood Pressure. The number two risk factor is Diabetes, followed by Migraine Headaches. Dr Oz also covered Stroke Symptoms to look for like changes in your vision, numbness on half of your body or slurred speech. As usual with medical problems, women tend to have different Stroke Symptoms than men. Dr Oz said that Women’s Stroke Symptoms are often things such as face and limb pain, weakness, nausea and / or confusion. I would definitely suggest checking out this Stroke Risk Calculator to help determine how likely you are to have a stroke. The questions used in the calculation include the following:
1. What is your blood pressure? 
2. Do you have high cholesterol?
3. Do you have Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes?
4. Do you smoke?
5. How often do you exercise?
6. Do you have a family history of strokes?
Dr Oz: Gall Stones
Dr Oz also did a segment on Gall Stone Prevention. He explained exactly where your Gall Bladder is located (it is connected to your liver, in case you did not know) and a simple test to check if you have Gall Stones. You lean back slightly and place your hand beneath your right rib cage. If you have Gall Stones, it will be very hard to press down as you take a deep breath. Dr Oz also spoke about how to prevent Gall Stones by maintaining a good weight, not skipping meals, exercising regularly and drinking a cup of coffee every day.
Dr Oz August 24 2011
Here are the links to recaps of everything that Dr Oz spoke about on this August 24 2011 episode of the Doctor Oz Show:
Dr Oz: Whats Your Stroke Risk & Womens Stroke Symptoms
Dr Oz Stroke Risk Calculator: Calculate Your Risk for Stroke
Dr Oz: Gall Stone Prevention Checklist & Gall Bladder Tips
Dr Oz: Power of Cranberries: 3 Ways Cranberries Help Your Body
Dr Oz & Amanda’s Cranberry Meatloaf Recipe: Under 500 Calories
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