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  • Stroke prevention: protect your brain before is too late

    A stroke happens suddenly, but the risks build up quietly over time. In the UK, strokes are one of the leading causes of disability and death — yet up to 80% of strokes are preventable  with the right lifestyle changes, health checks, and timely intervention. At UK Medicare Screening, we believe prevention is the most powerful medicine. What Is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either by a clot (ischaemic stroke)  or a burst blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke) . Without oxygen, brain cells start to die within minutes. Recognising and reducing your risk early can save your life. Key Risk Factors You Can Control Several risk factors make a stroke more likely, but many can be managed or even reversed: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension):  The biggest single risk factor. Uncontrolled blood pressure damages blood vessels and increases stroke risk dramatically. Atrial Fibrillation (AF):  An irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots to form, leading to a stroke. High Cholesterol:  Raises the chance of fatty deposits blocking blood vessels. Diabetes:  Poorly managed blood sugar damages vessels and circulation. Smoking & Excessive Alcohol:  Both speed up vascular damage. Obesity & Inactivity:  Increase risks of high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Signs & Symptoms – Act FAST If stroke symptoms appear, every minute counts. Remember FAST : F – Face:  Drooping on one side? A – Arms:  Unable to raise both arms? S – Speech:  Slurred or lost? T – Time:  Call 999 immediately. How to Reduce Your Risk Taking proactive steps today can dramatically lower your chances of a stroke tomorrow: Know your numbers:  Regularly check blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Adopt a heart-healthy diet:  Reduce salt, eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Stay active:  At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week. Quit smoking & limit alcohol. Manage stress:  Mindfulness, yoga, or relaxation can help. Schedule regular health checks:  Early detection is key. Stroke Prevention at UK Medicare Screening Our Heart & Stroke Complete Screening  package is designed to identify risks early. This includes: Blood pressure and cardiovascular assessment Cholesterol and advanced lipid testing Diabetes and metabolic risk analysis ECG heart rhythm screening (detecting AF and other irregularities) Lifestyle and risk-factor consultation with our clinicians By identifying hidden risks early, we help you take control of your health before problems arise. ✅ Take Action Today: Book your Stroke Prevention Health Check  with UK Medicare Screening in Chelsea. Protect your brain, protect your future. 📞 Call us on 02038740511🌐 Book online at [ www.ukmedicarescreening.com ]

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  • HIV/AIDS

    Lets discuss HIV/AID What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. It is spread through certain body fluids, including blood, sexual fluids (like semen and vaginal or rectal fluids) and breast milk. Most people get HIV from having unprotected sex (including vaginal or anal sex) with someone who has HIV, or from sharing needles or other drug injection equipment with someone who has HIV.Over time, HIV infection damages the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off infections and other diseases, including heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and cancer. Left untreated, HIV infection can lead to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most severe phase of HIV infection. People with AIDS have such badly damaged immune systems that they get severe infections that don’t normally infect healthy people, called opportunistic infections, and eventually the infection leads to death. No effective cure exists, but with early diagnosis and proper medical care, HIV can be managed and controlled. HIV is just a virus that is transmitted through unprotected sex, needle stick injury. Aids opportunistic disease caused by many other diseases. HIV is not transmitted by kissing , touching. SYMPTOMS OF HIV lack of energy or fatigue. weight loss. frequent low-grade fevers and night sweats. frequent yeast infections (in the mouth) skin rashes or flaky skin that is hard to heal. short-term memory loss. FEVER SORE THROAT SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES NIGHT SWEATS MOUTH ULCERS CHILLS RASH MUSCLE ACHES FATIGUE

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