Did you know that PTSD can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death?

Did you know that PTSD stands for Post-traumatic stress disorder?

Did you know that Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder?

Did you know that PTSD can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death?

Did you know that PTSD can occur at any age?







Did you know that PTSD can follow a natural disaster such as a flood or fire?  or events such as:

• Assault
• Domestic abuse
• Prison stay
• Rape
• Terrorism
• War

Symptoms of PTSD fall into three main categories:
1. "Reliving" the event, which disturbs day-to-day activity

• Flashback episodes, where the event seems to be happening again and again
• Repeated upsetting memories of the event
• Repeated nightmares of the event
• Strong, uncomfortable reactions to situations that remind you of the event

2. Avoidance

• Emotional "numbing," or feeling as though you don't care about anything
• Feeling detached
• Being unable to remember important aspects of the trauma
• Having a lack of interest in normal activities
• Showing less of your moods
• Avoiding places, people, or thoughts that remind you of the event
• Feeling like you have no future

3. Arousal

• Difficulty concentrating
• Startling easily
• Having an exaggerated response to things that startle you
• Feeling more aware (hypervigilance)
• Feeling irritable or having outbursts of anger
• Having trouble falling or staying asleep

Did you know that PTSD you might feel guilt about the event (including "survivor guilt")?










Did you know that you might also have some of the following symptoms, which are typical of anxiety, stress, and tension?

• Agitation or excitability
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Feeling your heart beat in your chest
• Headache

Did you know that you can get more information about post-traumatic stress disorder from the American Psychiatric Association -- www.psych.org?

Did you know that you can increase the chance of a good outcome from PTSD?
: with

• Early diagnosis
• Prompt treatment
• Strong social support

Did you know that many people who suffer from PTSD have problems with?

• Alcohol abuse or other drug abuse
• Depression
• Panic attacks

Did you know that if you are feeling these signs that you may need to seek help right away?:

• You feel overwhelmed
• You are thinking of hurting yourself or anybody else
• You are unable to control your behavior
• You have other very upsetting symptoms of PTSD

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Did you know that Motor Neurone Diseases is also called Lou Gehrig's disease?

Did you know that motor neurone diseases (MND) are a group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurones?

Did you know that MND effects the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including speaking, walking, breathing, swallowing and general movement of the body?

Did you know that Lou Gehrig's disease is commonly referred to as MND?

Did you know that in France the disease is sometimes known as maladie de Charcot (Charcot's disease)?



Did you know that currently there is no cure for ALS?

Did you know that The only drug that affects the course of the disease ALS is riluzole?

Did you know that Riluzole functions by blocking the effects of the neurotransmitter glutamate, and is thought to extend the lifespan of an ALS patient by only a few months?

Did you know that MND is typically fatal within 2–5 years?

Did you know that those diagnosis with MND around 50% die within 14 months?

Professor Stephen Hawking

Did you know that 1 in 5 patients survive for 5 years, and 1 in 10 patients survive 10 years?

Did you know that Professor Stephen Hawking is a well-known example of a person with MND, and has lived for more than 40 years with the disease?

 The television film Hawking starring Benedict Cumberbatch was made in 2004 about him and this disease.

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Did you know that in the 2007 Guinness World Record said that Rick Gervais had the world's most-downloaded podcast, having gained an average of 261,670 downloads per episode during its first month?

Did you know that Ricky Dene Gervais  is an English comedian, actor, director, radio presenter, producer, musician, and writer?


Did you know that in the 2007 Guinness World Record  said that Rick Gervais had the world's most-downloaded podcast, having gained an average of 261,670 downloads per episode during its first month?

Did you know that Gervais won multiple awards and honours, including seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and the 2006 Rose d'Or, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination?

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Did you know that some conditions, such as myocardial ischemia, can be considered both vascular diseases and heart diseases?

Did you know that Vascular disease is a form of cardiovascular disease primarily affecting the blood vessels?

Did you know that some conditions, such as myocardial ischemia, can be considered both vascular diseases and heart diseases?

Did you know that Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for Vascular disease is a pathological state of large and medium sized muscular arteries and is triggered by endothelial cell dysfunction?

Did you know that Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the number one killer in America?

Did you know that CAD affects over five million Americans each year?



Did you know that there are three major coronary arteries, two on the left side of the heart that share a common trun, and one on the right side of the heart?

Did you know that they all branch off from the aorta near the point where the aorta and left ventricle meet?

• Left main  – main trunk, splits into two branches
• Left anterior descending (LAD) –main artery going down the front of the heart
• Left Circumflex (LCx) –main artery going around the side or back of the heart
• Right coronary artery (RCA) – main artery going to the bottom of the heart

Did you know that these arteries and their branches supply all areas of the heart muscle with blood?

Did you know that Coronary artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries?  It is a gradual process caused by fatty substances in the blood sticking to the inner walls of the arteries .  
When the fatty matter starts to build up, the inner diameter of the artery becomes narrow and blood cannot flow as well as it should. 
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When the blood flow is slowed, the heart doesn't get enough oxygen and nutrients. This usually results in chest pain called angina. When one or more of the coronary arteries are completely blocked, the result is a heart attack (injury to the heart muscle).

Did you know what causes the coronary arteries to narrow?
Coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged by plaque build-up in the artery walls. Plaque is made of excessive cholesterol and other substances, such as inflammatory cells, proteins and calcium, that are present in your blood. Over time, the inside of the arteries develop plaques of different sizes. Many of the plaque deposits are hard on the outside and soft on the inside. The hard surface can crack or tear, exposing the soft, fatty inside. When this happens, platelets (disc-shaped particles in the blood that aid clotting) come to the area, and blood clots form around the plaque. The artery narrows further and, in turn, decreases the area for blood to flow through the arteries. Plaque build-up in the arteries is called atherosclerosis (atha-row-skla-row-sis), also known as "hardening of the arteries."
Did you know that process of coronary artery disease?

• Your coronary arteries are shaped like hollow tubes. Inside, they are smooth and elastic, allowing blood to flow freely.

• Coronary artery disease starts when you are very young. Before your teen years, fatty deposits start streaking the blood vessel walls.
• As you get older, the fatty matter builds up. This causes slight injury to your blood vessel walls. In an attempt to heal itself, the cells release chemicals that make the walls stickier. Other substances floating through your bloodstream start sticking to the vessel walls, such as inflammatory cells, proteins and calcium. The fat and other substances combine to form a material called plaque or atherosclerosis. The plaque builds up and narrows the artery.
• A condition called ischemia occurs. This is when the heart muscle becomes starved for oxygen because it’s not getting enough blood. It happens most often at times of peak exertion, like during exercise or stress. When ischemia occurs, you begin to have symptoms (such as angina). When ischemia lasts less than 10 minutes, there is no permanent damage to your heart. You may be told you have "stable coronary artery disease."
• Over time, the inside of the arteries develop plaques of different sizes. Many of the plaque deposits are hard on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside.
• The hard surface can crack or tear, exposing the soft, fatty inside. When this happens, platelets (disc-shaped particles in the blood that aid clotting) come to the area, and blood clots form around the plaque. The artery narrows further.
• Sometimes, the blood clot breaks apart by itself, and blood supply is restored.
• The blocked vessel may develop a collateral circulation: small capillary-like branches of the artery that form over time in response to narrowed coronary arteries. The collaterals "bypass" the area of narrowing and help to restore blood flow. However, during times of increased exertion, the collaterals may not be able to supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
• In other cases, the blood clot may totally block the blood supply to the heart muscle, called a coronary thrombus or coronary occlusion - causing an acute coronary syndrome.

Did you know that the most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina or "angina pectoris" - also known as  chest discomfort?

Did you know that Angina can be described as?

• Discomfort
• Heaviness
• Pressure
• Aching
• Burning
• Fullness
• Squeezing
• painful feeling
• It can be mistaken for indigestion.

Did you know that Angina is a symptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia?

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Did you know the pocket rocket won 11 Stanley Cups?

Did you know Joseph Henri Richard is a former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1955 to 1975?


Did you know that Joseph was the brother of hockey legend Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard and consequently, because he was 15 years younger and three inches shorter, he was given the nickname The Pocket-Rocket?^[1]

Did you know that Henri won 11 Stanley Cups, more than any other player in NHL history?

Did you know that  the only one other athlete in North American professional sports has achieved winning eleven championships in his respective league - Bill Russell of the NBA's Boston Celtics?

Did you know that of the 11 Cup titles gave Henri the unusual claim of having more championships than he had birthdays at the end of his career?

Did you know that he was born on February 29 during a leap year, so his birthday came around only 9 times before he played his final game?

Did you know that In his career, he scored 358 goals and earned 688 assists in 1256 games?

Did you know that his 1256 regular-season games played in a Canadiens uniform are a franchise record?



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Did you know that A.C Green played in 1278 games out of 1281?

Did you know that A.C. Green, Jr.,  is a retired American NBA basketball player who played in more consecutive games than any other player in NBA and ABA history?

Did you know that A.C. Green played 1,192 straight games which helped him to earn the title of "Iron Man" ?

Did you know that he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat?

Did you know that he was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2003?

Did you know that he played in 1278 out of 1281 games in his career (99.8%), with the three he missed coming in his second season, 1986–87?



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Did you know that Alexander "Alex" Steinweiss was a graphic designer known for inventing the album cover?

Did you know that Alexander "Alex" Steinweiss  was a graphic designer known for inventing the album cover?

Did you know that Steinweiss with help from his brother-in-law, found a manufacturer willing to invest in his Album Cover patent for what became the industry packaging standard?

Did you know that Alex Steinweiss died,  he was , 94.

(March 24, 1917 – July 17, 2011)

Did you know that Steinweiss did not develop the inner sleeve, only the outer package)?

Did you know that Steinweiss was active in record cover design from 1939 until 1973 he has designed roughly 2500 covers?

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