
Jennie Johnson RN Blog
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Explore her life stories and experiences along with health advice for cardiac health in the blog. Jennie Johnson, RN-BC, PhD spent the first half of her nursing career taking care of heart attack and stroke patients and the second half preventing them.
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February is Heart Month, a time to consider one’s risk for a heart attack. The Non-contrast Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score Screening test accurately detects subclinical (silent) buildup months or years before the heart attack may occur. However, few healthcare providers prescribe it for high-risk patients. Most people are completely unaware of this life saving technology.
Are You at Risk?The major risk factors for a heart attack are:
Men over 45, women over 55
History of a heart attack in a mother before the age of 55 and a father before 45
Smoking
High blood pressure
High blood glucose ..read more
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The post Research on the Shroud of Turin and the Blessing of Church Worship appeared first on Jennie Johnson RN ..read more
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Political Unrest
The post Stress from Political Unrest: What to Do When We Disagree appeared first on Jennie Johnson RN ..read more
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orthopedic surgeons, joint injections, cortisone
The post Osteoarthritis – Dealing with Chronic Pain appeared first on Jennie Johnson RN ..read more
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7M ago
The 4th of July is reminding us of the blessings of living in America. However, our divisions and international threats can easily bring on a great deal of stress and anxiety. Moments of panic may follow. While there are many things that increase one’s vulnerability to panic attacks, the root cause is an excess of adrenalin. Unfortunately, some people are much more vulnerable to those effects than others.
Fight or Flight ResponseWe were born with an automatic gift of fight or flight. When the brain recognizes a threat, it signals the release of a powerful hormone called adrenalin (epinephrin ..read more
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8M ago
It’s estimated that 65% of Americans don’t get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep at night. Many are impacted by sleep apnea due to an obstruction in the airway, but others may have a sleep disorder called Restless Legs Syndrome. It’s more common than Type 2 Diabetes and tragically few know that they have it. It’s estimated that 8% of the population suffer from this neurological condition. Of those 3% need medication to control it to improve their quality of life.
Importance of SleepIt’s vital to get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night for good health. During certa ..read more
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9M ago
This blog was initiated 3 years ago to inform the reader about current health-related topics that are underreported in the news; even the controversial ones. Last night My husband and I watched the Sound of Freedom. We kept waiting for the right time to view it. Sadly, we should have watched it much sooner. It was a call to action for us and I hope you’ll watch it and feel the same motivation to do something about this horrific problem facing us today.
Childhood Trafficking
The movie was based on the real story of Agent Tim Ballard an undercover operative for Homeland Sec ..read more
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10M ago
If you’re a parent or grandparent you’ve probably wondered what the rules are regarding the appropriate use of discipline with grandchildren. Should you, or shouldn’t you? What about those uncomfortable times when children misbehave in front of you and the parents? What if you disagree on their approach? Rather, are you afraid to be a bad guy or do you spoil them? This blog will describe parenting styles that work best and provide insight into some of these questions.
Today nearly 7 million grandparents live with at least one grandchild <18. Of those 2.3 million are raising the grandchild ..read more