Viewpoint watch: Six Types of Cardiovascular or heart Disease

Viewpoint watch: Six Types of Cardiovascular or heart Disease: Six Types of Cardiovascular Disease. According to Public Health Agency of Canada. Cardiovascular disease is a term that refers to more th...

Viewpoint watch: ANGINA AND YOU!

Viewpoint watch: ANGINA AND YOU!: Angina is the term for chest pain or chest discomfort. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood and therefore enough...

Viewpoint watch: Nigerian military rescues 200 girls from Sambisa f...

Viewpoint watch: Nigerian military rescues 200 girls from Sambisa f...: As reported by Premiumtime - Nigerian troops have rescued 200 girls from Sambisa forest, the notorious hideout of the insurgent group, Boko ...

Nigerian military rescues 200 girls from Sambisa forest

As reported by Premiumtime - Nigerian troops have rescued 200 girls from Sambisa forest, the notorious hideout of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, the defence headquarters said Tuesday. The girls were found Tuesday afternoon alongside 93 women who were also rescued, the military said. The military however said it could not confirm whether the girls were students abducted more than a year ago from a secondary school in Chibok, Borno State. The girls were being “screened and profiled”, the military said. “Troops this afternoon rescued 200 girls & 93 women from Sambisa Forest. We cannot confirm if the #ChibokGirls are in this group,” the military said in a series of tweets. “Troops captured and destroyed 3 terrorists camps including the notorious Tokumbere camp in the Sambisa Forest Operation. “The freed persons are now being screened and profiled,” while promising to provide more detail on the operation later.” The Chibok girls were abducted by Boko Haram militants on April 14, 2014. PRNigeria, a news website which distributes press statements for the military and other Nigerian government agencies, reported that at least three major terrorists camps were destroyed during the operation. The website quoted the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, a major general, as confirming the operations. “I can only confirm the rescued this afternoon of 200 girls and 93 women in different camps in the forest. We are yet to determine their origin as all the freed persons are now being screened and profiled. Please don’t misquote me on their origin. We will provide more details later,

Six Types of Cardiovascular or heart Disease

Six Types of Cardiovascular Disease. According to Public Health Agency of Canada. Cardiovascular disease is a term that refers to more than one disease of the circulatory system including the heart and blood vessels, whether the blood vessels are affecting the lungs, the brain, kidneys or other parts of the body. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in adult Canadian men and women. The following six types of cardiovascular disease are highlighted below: 1.Ischemic heart diseaseis the most common type of cardiovascular disease in Canada and other industrialized countries around the world. It refers to problems with the circulation of blood to the heart muscle. A partial blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries can result in a lack of enough oxygenated blood (ischemia) thus causing symptoms such as angina (chest pain) and dyspnea (shortness of breath). A complete blockage of an artery causes necrosis (damage to the tissues) or a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. 2.Cerebrovascular disease (Stroke)refers to a problem with the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the brain. A blockage with effects lasting less than 24 hours is referred to as a transient ischemic attack. A complete blockage with long-term effects is referred to as a cerebrovascular thrombosis (clot) or accident or a stroke. Sometimes, a blood vessel in the brain can burst resulting in long term effects 3.Peripheral vascular diseaseaffects the circulation primarily in the legs]. Patients with this disease typically complain of pain in their calves especially when walking. 4.Heart failureoccurs when the pumping action of the heart cannot provide enough blood to the rest of the body as it is needed. This can happen as a result of damage to the heart muscle, for example from a heart attack, or from excessive consumption of alcohol, or because of a heart muscle disease also called a cardiomyopathy. Patients with heart failure usually suffer from shortness of breath and swelling of the legs. 5.Rheumatic heart diseaseonce common in Canada is a major problem in many poor countries. This disease begins with a bacterial infection in childhood, affecting joints and heart valves. The heart problems appear many years later. Often the valves have to be replaced by an operation. Other infections can occur attacking the inner tissues of the heart including the valves (endocarditis) and the outer tissue overlying the heart (pericarditis). 6.Congenital heart diseaseis a problem with the structure of the heart arising because of a birth defect. These anatomical defects can be as simple as a small hole in one of the inside walls of the heart or they can be very complex, affecting the way blood flows through the heart and lungs. Some congenital heart problems result in death unless immediately corrected by surgical intervention. Others cause disability to varying degrees and are treated by surgery later in life with correction of the problem sometimes requiring more than a single operation.

ANGINA AND YOU!

Angina is the term for chest pain or chest discomfort. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood and therefore enough oxygen to work properly. It is usually caused by hardening of the arteries. Angina can be classified as either stable or unstable: *.Stable angina follows a regular pattern. Physical activity or emotional stress can often trigger angina pain. Stable angina can usually be controlled with medication or by stopping the activity. *.Unstable angina is less predictable. Unstable angina pain can happen any time, even when someone is asleep. Angina is a warning sign that the heart is under stress. It is extremely hard to tell the difference between angina and a heart attack, so you should act quickly if you or someone you know has chest pain or tightness: *Visit your doctor as quickly as possible if you have chest pain and/or tightness, with or without pain that radiates into your arms or jaw. *.Meet your doctor if the medication doesn't quickly relieve your symptoms. Prevention. You can prevent angina the same way you can prevent a heart attack. See “ How can I reduce my risk of developing heart disease and having a heart attack?” to learn more. Additional resources/source. *. Angina - Canadian Medical Association *. Angina - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Public Health Agency of Canada

GAO reports warns hackers could bring down plane using passenger Wi-Fi Associated Press

GAO reports warns hackers could bring down plane using passenger Wi-Fi Associated Press The same Internet access now available on most commercial flights makes it possible for hackers to bring down a plane, a government watchdog warned Tuesday. The finding by the Government Accountability Office presents chilling new scenarios for passengers. The report doesn't suggest it would be easy to do, or very likely. But it points out that as airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration attempt to modernize planes and flight tracking with Internet-based technology, attackers have a new vulnerability they could exploit. The avionics in a cockpit operate as a self-contained unit and aren't connected to the same system used by passengers to watch movies or work on their laptops. But as airlines update their systems with Internet-based networks, it's not uncommon for Wi-Fi systems to share routers or internal wiring. According to the report, FAA and cybersecurity experts told investigators that airlines are relying on "firewalls" to create barriers. But because firewalls are software, they could be hacked. "According to cybersecurity experts we interviewed, Internet connectivity in the cabin should be considered a direct link between the aircraft and the outside world, which includes potential malicious actors," the report states. Chris Roberts, founder of OneWorld Labs, a Colorado based cyber security intelligence firm, told FoxNews.com that vulnerabilities exist within the in-flight entertainment systems. "We can still take planes out of the sky thanks to the flaws in the in-flight entertainment systems," said Roberts, who discovered susceptibilities in the system passengers use to watch television at their seats and is sharing his findings with the federal government. "Quite simply put, we can theorize on how to turn the engines off at 35,000 feet and not have any of those damn flashing lights go off in the cockpit." While commercial planes are potential targets, business, private and military aircraft also are at risk, according to another aviation security analyst who shared his findings with FoxNews.com. "I discovered a backdoor that allowed me to gain privileged access to the Satellite Data Unit, the most important piece of SATCOM (Satellite communications) equipment on aircraft," said Ruben Santamarta, principal security consultant for IOActive. "These vulnerabilities allowed unauthenticated users to hack into the SATCOM equipment when it is accessible through WiFi or In-Flight entertainment networks." The theoretical vulnerabilities exist within the In Flight Entertainment systems on both the Panasonic and Thales installations, the two main providers of these systems, across a wide variety of planes, Roberts said. The systems can breached wirelessly, and, once in, a clever hacker can gain access into other areas of the plane's network, Roberts said. "Worst case would likely be the ability to access the avionics systems, monitor and possibly influence the control interfaces and other critical flight environments typically found on the private plane subnet," giving the hacker the ability "to intercept and possibly modify the packets of data being sent from the controls to the actuators using readily available software," Robert said. Neither Panasonic nor Thales responded to requests for comment from FoxNews.com. The GAO released a separate report last March that determined the FAA's system for guiding planes and other aircraft also was at "increased and unnecessary risk" of being hacked. One area of weakness is the ability to prevent and detect unauthorized access to the vast network of computer and communications systems the FAA uses to process and track flights around the world, the report said. The FAA relies on more than 100 of these air traffic systems to direct planes. A worst-case scenario is that a terrorist with a laptop would sit among the passengers and take control of the airplane using its passenger Wi-Fi, said Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee who requested the investigation. "That's a serious vulnerability, and FAA should work quickly" to fix the problem, DeFazio said

Dietary supplement may prevent and treat prostate cancer

Dietary supplement may prevent and treat prostate cancer, study says FoxNews.com. Researchers at the University of Miami have found that an over-the-counter supplement is effective in both preventing and treating prostate cancer. The supplement, 4-methylumbelliferone (4-MU), is a non-toxic oral agent used as a dietary supplement in Europe and Asia for improving liver health. Treating mice with the supplement appeared to inhibit prostate cancer from further developing starting as soon as eight weeks after the rodents were diagnosed. "The results were simply amazing," principal investigator Vinata B. Lokeshwar, a professor of urology and director of the pilot and translational studies component of the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute, said in a news release. The team also found that 4-MU halted the metastatic spread of prostate cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related death in men in the U.S. In 2014, there were an estimated 233,000 new cases and about 30,000 deaths. Projections for 2015 are similar.For their study, researchers used a mice model of prostate cancer, treating mice at distinct stages of the disease and stopping treatment at 28 weeks. When treatment started at eight or 12 weeks, it completely inhibited prostate cancer development and growth. At 22 weeks, researchers found that small cancers had stopped growing and in some cases even regressed. "Also, to our amazement, while 60 percent of the animals in the control group experienced metastasis to distant organs, none of the treatment group developed metastasis. 4-MU did all of this without causing toxicity to the host," Travis Yates, former graduate student of the school's Sheila and David Fuente graduate program in cancer biology, and current postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, said in the news release. Researchers noted that the earlier the treatment started, the better the protection provided by the 4-MU According to researchers' histological studies, 4-MU halted growth of new blood vessels, thus cutting off nutrient supply to prostate tumors and reversing their ability to metastasize. The National Cancer Institute funded the study.

Judges Hear Challenge to Proposed E.P.A. Rule to Curb Climate Change

The two largest coal companies in the United States, along with 14 coal-producing states, have challenged a bill to curb carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. As reported by Jim Cole, CORAL DAVENPORT A panel of federal judges on Thursday appeared inclined to dismiss the first legal challenge to President Obama’s most far-reaching regulation to slow climate change. But in arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, lawyers for the nation’s two largest coal companies, several states and the Environmental Protection Agencyoffered a preview of what is expected to be a protracted battle over what Mr. Obama hopes to leave as his signature environmental achievement. At stake is the E.P.A.’s proposed rule, issued under the authority of the Clean Air Act, to curb planet-warming carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. The rule would require all states to draft plans to restructure their electricity sectors, transitioning from heavily polluting coal power to cleaner forms of energy, potentially causing hundreds of coal plants to close. The plaintiffs — 12 statesand the coal companies — contend that the E.P.A. lacks the authority to issue the regulation. In a highly unusual move, they have petitioned for the courts to block the E.P.A. from ever finalizing the proposed regulation. But two of the three judges on the panel, Thomas Griffith and Brett Kavanaugh, appeared highly skeptical of the efforts to stop the regulation before it is complete, noting that there was no legal precedent for such an effort. “Do you know of any case in which we’ve halted a proposed rulemaking? Why in the world would we resort to extraordinary writ, which we’ve never used before?” Judge Griffith asked. “It’s a proposed rule. We could guess what the final rule will be. But we’re not in the business of guessing. We typically wait to see what the final rule will be.” Judge Kavanaugh, noting that the E.P.A. has said it intends to revise the rule before releasing a final version, said, “Maybe they’ll still tweak it. For us to get in the middle of it before it happens seems highly unusual.” However, both judges as well as the third judge on the panel, Karen LeCraft Henderson, seemed more divided on questions of the merits of the rule itself. If the panel dismisses the case because the rule is not yet finalized, it is expected that the petitioners will return to the court once the final regulation is released, which is expected this summer. The E.P.A. proposed the regulation in draft form nearly a year ago and, after taking public comment, it is expected to release an updated and finalized version of the rule this summer. In the two cases, Murray Energy v. E.P.A.and West Virginia v. E.P.A., the plaintiffs say that as states prepare to meet the requirements of the rule, their moves are already wreaking economic havoc on coal-producing companies and states. They also say that, once finalized, the rule will not stand up to additional legal challenges. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia are backing the Obama administration’s proposal. What's your opinion.

10 Ways To Be Creative

According to CNN report by Katie Pisa. Have you ever found the creative inspiration you were seeking at the most unexpected time, or thought you were having that long-awaited problem-solving epiphany just as you nodded off to sleep? According to neuroscientists John Kounios and Mark Beeman, there's a reason for that. Their book, The Eureka Factor, explores the influences at work behind that much sought-after "Aha!" moment. Research suggests that in trying to conjure up inspiration, most of us end up suppressing it. The book explains how to clear out mental junk, in order to make way for pivotal revelations. Prof Kounios explained: "Insights involve unusual connections. Cognitive psychologists call these "remote associations." They are processed mostly in the brain's right hemisphere. Insights occur when a subconscious remote association suddenly pops into awareness. This is accompanied by a burst of activity in the brain's right temporal lobe." "We wrote The Eureka Factor to help people understand how creative insight works in the brain so they can use various strategies harmoniously without having them cross-circuit each other. For example, there is evidence that imagining the future helps to put someone in an insightful state. However, if a person imagines a specific future that makes them anxious, then insightfulness could decrease because anxiety is a creativity killer. That said, a positive mood and a broad, expansive spread of attention are a couple of key features of the insightful state," he added. Following are some of the tips they suggest for unleashing your creative potential -- both at home and at work. Expand your horizons... literally Spaciousness helps broaden thoughts. Even high ceilings have been shown to broaden attention. Small, windowless offices, low ceilings and narrow corridors will do little to inspire our brains and make us flexible, creative thinkers. Color is key Relaxing outdoor colors such as blue and green contribute to this state. "Emergency" colors such as red suppress it. Surprisingly, dark colors and dim lighting can also be beneficial: by obscuring visual details, they help people think more abstractly. Get moving Static surroundings encourage static thinking. Don't be predictable. You should sometimes change everyday routines, such as where you go for coffee or your route to work. Rearrange your furniture and decor from time to time, at home and in your workplace. Hold meetings in a variety of places. Embrace diversity Make sure to include some nonconformists in your inner circle. Unusual people tend to be out-of-the-box thinkers, and their unique outlook might help you attack a problem from a different angle. Ditch the deadline The threat of a firm deadline will narrow your thinking and inhibit your insight. Try and use soft target dates and a flexible schedule to establish a helpful, nonthreatening time frame. Rewards and punishments for meeting or missing deadlines, if needed at all, should be vague and mild so they don't contribute added pressure. Don't worry, be happy (that's an order) A positive outlook will help stimulate a more open mind, one that can process a greater number of ideas. If you struggle to think happy, try focusing on the people and things that bring you joy. To put a twist on Pasteur's famous saying, chance favors the happy mind. Change direction When you're stuck on a problem, take a break to do or think about something very different. Expose yourself to a variety of people and places. Listen to music or go to a pleasing movie, art exhibit or talk a walk. Play a game, dance, do yoga, read. Insight triggers appear at the most unlikely times and places. Take a cat nap We all know how important sleep is to our cognitive thinking. The sleep-deprived mind is more likely to fixate on small matters -- an absolute killer to creativity. Ample sleep also helps foster the discovery of hidden connections between ideas. Find your peak time of day, then work against it Insightful thought is at its best when your powers of inhibition are weaker, because reduced focus opens up your awareness to remote associations that wouldn't come to you when you're feeling sharp. If you're an early bird, you should try doing your creative work at night. If you're a night owl, try the morning. Do whatever it takes to reduce anxiety Perhaps the single most important thing to remember is that your mental state can change. It takes a while to sink into an insightful mindset. Try and schedule uninterrupted blocks of time for relaxed, freewheeling creative thought. Turn off your phone. Get rid of the clock. Let abstract ideas and vague impressions flow where they will.

10 Ways To Be Creative

According to CNN report by Katie Pisa. Have you ever found the creative inspiration you were seeking at the most unexpected time, or thought you were having that long-awaited problem-solving epiphany just as you nodded off to sleep? According to neuroscientists John Kounios and Mark Beeman, there's a reason for that. Their book, The Eureka Factor, explores the influences at work behind that much sought-after "Aha!" moment. Research suggests that in trying to conjure up inspiration, most of us end up suppressing it. The book explains how to clear out mental junk, in order to make way for pivotal revelations. Prof Kounios explained: "Insights involve unusual connections. Cognitive psychologists call these "remote associations." They are processed mostly in the brain's right hemisphere. Insights occur when a subconscious remote association suddenly pops into awareness. This is accompanied by a burst of activity in the brain's right temporal lobe." "We wrote The Eureka Factor to help people understand how creative insight works in the brain so they can use various strategies harmoniously without having them cross-circuit each other. For example, there is evidence that imagining the future helps to put someone in an insightful state. However, if a person imagines a specific future that makes them anxious, then insightfulness could decrease because anxiety is a creativity killer. That said, a positive mood and a broad, expansive spread of attention are a couple of key features of the insightful state," he added. Following are some of the tips they suggest for unleashing your creative potential -- both at home and at work. Expand your horizons... literally Spaciousness helps broaden thoughts. Even high ceilings have been shown to broaden attention. Small, windowless offices, low ceilings and narrow corridors will do little to inspire our brains and make us flexible, creative thinkers. Color is key Relaxing outdoor colors such as blue and green contribute to this state. "Emergency" colors such as red suppress it. Surprisingly, dark colors and dim lighting can also be beneficial: by obscuring visual details, they help people think more abstractly. Get moving Static surroundings encourage static thinking. Don't be predictable. You should sometimes change everyday routines, such as where you go for coffee or your route to work. Rearrange your furniture and decor from time to time, at home and in your workplace. Hold meetings in a variety of places. Embrace diversity Make sure to include some nonconformists in your inner circle. Unusual people tend to be out-of-the-box thinkers, and their unique outlook might help you attack a problem from a different angle. Ditch the deadline The threat of a firm deadline will narrow your thinking and inhibit your insight. Try and use soft target dates and a flexible schedule to establish a helpful, nonthreatening time frame. Rewards and punishments for meeting or missing deadlines, if needed at all, should be vague and mild so they don't contribute added pressure. Don't worry, be happy (that's an order) A positive outlook will help stimulate a more open mind, one that can process a greater number of ideas. If you struggle to think happy, try focusing on the people and things that bring you joy. To put a twist on Pasteur's famous saying, chance favors the happy mind. Change direction When you're stuck on a problem, take a break to do or think about something very different. Expose yourself to a variety of people and places. Listen to music or go to a pleasing movie, art exhibit or talk a walk. Play a game, dance, do yoga, read. Insight triggers appear at the most unlikely times and places. Take a cat nap We all know how important sleep is to our cognitive thinking. The sleep-deprived mind is more likely to fixate on small matters -- an absolute killer to creativity. Ample sleep also helps foster the discovery of hidden connections between ideas. Find your peak time of day, then work against it Insightful thought is at its best when your powers of inhibition are weaker, because reduced focus opens up your awareness to remote associations that wouldn't come to you when you're feeling sharp. If you're an early bird, you should try doing your creative work at night. If you're a night owl, try the morning. Do whatever it takes to reduce anxiety Perhaps the single most important thing to remember is that your mental state can change. It takes a while to sink into an insightful mindset. Try and schedule uninterrupted blocks of time for relaxed, freewheeling creative thought. Turn off your phone. Get rid of the clock. Let abstract ideas and vague impressions flow where they will.

Kenyan police have arrested five suspects in connection with Thursday's attack at Garissa University College

Al-Shabaab gunmen opened fire, and 147 people died Garissa, Kenya (CNN)Kenyan police have arrested five suspects in connection with Thursday's attack at Garissa University College, Interior Minister Joseph Nkaissery said Friday, according to CNN affiliate NTV. Nkaissery told reporters the university will be able to confirm Saturday if everyone has been accounted for. Thursday's attack by al-Shabaab militants killed 147 people, including 142 students, three security officers and two university security personnel. The attack left 104 people injured, including 19 who are in critical condition, Nkaissery said. During search and recovery efforts on Friday, CNN witnessed one male who was not a student hiding under a bed. That male was taken into custody and was being treated as a suspect, sources close to the search told CNN. The find sparked an additional search of the building. Sources said three people, all students, were found alive. A female student was found under a pile of bodies, another female student was hiding in a wardrobe and a male student was hiding in the bathroom, the sources confirmed to CNN. Student Hellen Titus said she survived by fooling the attackers into thinking she was dead. After gunmen shot fellow students, she smeared their blood onto her body to make it seem she'd been shot, too, she told CNN on Friday at a makeshift center for evacuated students. "In the time of shooting," she said, "they skipped me." Most of the victims had been shot from behind, in the back of the head, a medic told CNN. "They're facing down, always," a worker with St. John's ambulance service said Friday. "They're always facing down, and they're shot in the heads, around the back." Al-Shabaab's long, bloody legacy with Kenya Raging gunfire Early Thursday, an explosion and gunfire cut through the morning quiet on the campus about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Kenya's border with Somalia, tearing many students in dormitories out of their sleep. "Never heard anything like this," journalist Dennis Okari from CNN affiliate NTV tweeted as he watched smoke rising over a student hostel. Al-Shabaab gunmen had first stormed a Christian prayer service, where they killed some and took others hostage. Then they went across campus with them, shooting non-Muslims and sparing Muslims, a witness said. They headed for the hostels. Student Japhet Mwala lay in her bed. "We were sleeping when we heard a loud explosion that was followed by gunshots, and everyone started running for safety," she told Agence France-Presse. Awaking to terror: 'I am lucky to be alive' "There are those who were not able to leave the hostels where the gunmen headed and started firing. I am lucky to be alive because I jumped through the fence with other students," she said. Students ran -- some crawled -- away from the gunfire, Okari said. At one point, the gunmen pinned down a building where 360 students lived, Interior Minister Joseph Nkaissery said. Okari took cover outside the campus and listened to explosions and gunfire for four hours. Kenyan security forces moved in and killed four gunmen. Heavy gunfire & explosions inside the university. I met Anastacia at the airstrip with serious gunshot wounds. pic.twitter.c om/ZcKQT OQnzh— Dennis Okari (@DennisOkari) April 2, 2015 Porous border Somali terror group Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda affiliate, claimed responsibility for the attack. The Interior Ministry has posted a "most wanted" notice for a man in connection with it. It offered a reward of 20 million Kenyan shillings, about $215,000, for Mohamed Mohamud, who goes by the aliases Dulyadin and Gamadhere. The post does not say what role the man may have played. Kenyan police are circulating "Wanted Dead or Alive" posters featuring eight terror suspects who are wanted in separate attacks in Kenya, the Interior Ministry said. Police are offering a bounty of more than $210,000 for the suspects, the Ministry said via Twitter. We appeal to anyone with any info on #Gamadher eto share with relevant authorities and security agencies.