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Healthy heart and the holidays: Minutes can really matter

portant when someone thinks he or she is having a heart attack.” Medical attention and intervention within the ﬁrst hour of symptom onset – the so-called “Golden Hour” – can make a difference in outcome and recovery. “You can’t just take an aspirin and hope it goes away,” Dr. Stephen said. Prompt assessment of potential heart attack symptoms by medical staff can rule out other causes and identify a course of treatment and care. And sometimes, the indigestion is just that. But what if it is heart failure? “It’s better to be cautious,” he said. “Check it out.” Since the heart is a pump that supplies blood and oxygen throughout the body, having a healthy heart also keeps the rest of the body healthy. “A healthy lifestyle can reduce the chances of a heart attack,” said Dr. Stephen, who advises controlling blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, being physically active, eating a healthy diet and not smoking. “It’s easier to say than to do,” he said, but imperative nonetheless.

by Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader It’s not that the holidays cause heart attacks, but rather that the season’s hubbub can lead to the kinds of behavior and conditions that might increase the odds a bit. “During the holidays, people have increased stress, are too busy to exercise and may overeat,” explains Michael Stephen, M.D., a cardiovascular disease specialist afﬁliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. “You’re doing everything you’re not supposed to do.” Contributing factors – in addition to uncontrolled high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol or obesity – might include something as random as forgetting to pack medications when traveling, delaying routine healthcare checkups, and backsliding a bit on any personal resolve related to overeating, smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages. Even without these seasonal inﬂuences, however, heart disease remains the most common cause of death in the U.S. The American Heart Association reports an estimated 600,000 people die of heart disease every year; a heart attack occurs about every 34 seconds.

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A heart attack happens when blood stops flowing adequately to areas of your heart, depriving them of oxygen, explains Dr. Stephen. Typical symptoms of a heart attack include chest pressure in the center or left side of your chest, with possible Michael Stephen, M.D., a cardiovascular disease specialist affiliassociated symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea or ated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital offers heart vomiting. healthy advice for the holidays. (Photo submitted) “Many patients describe the classic heart attack as feeling like there’s an elephant sitting on their chest,” Dr. Stephen he adds. Instead of chest pain, they experience extreme fasaid, “but some patients are surprised to learn they’ve had a tigue, shortness of breath or upper abdominal pain. With any new symptoms, particularly in combination, heart attack. They thought they were experiencing ‘indigesDr. Stephen advises seeking medical attention promptly. tion.’” Women and diabetics commonly have atypical symptoms, “Err on the side of caution,” he said. “Every minute is im-

It’s not just the elder generation that needs to be able to recognize heart attack symptoms, Dr. Stephen explains. “While children might not know exactly what’s going on, they do understand how granddad isn’t feeling well and needs help,” he says, noting that in many cases, the individual is aware he or she needs assistance and can ask a youngster to call for help. “Children should know how to call 9-1-1 and describe their location and any symptoms their loved one is exhibiting.” Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital’s heart specialists and comprehensive cardiovascular program provide a wide range of specialized services, clinical excellence and state-of-the-art technology. If you are seeking a cardiologist, call 713-222-CARE.

Providing a helping hand to ﬁght hunger by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com On Sunday afternoon, Hamilton Middle School students could have been at home watching television or holiday shopping with their parents. But 80 Hamilton students and 20 adults chose to make someone else’s holiday a brighter one by participating in the “Sandwiches for All” event, in partnership with Rice University’s “Coalition on Hunger & Homelessness.” Members of Hamilton’s speech and debate club visited each classroom at the school, encouraging their classmates to participate.

“It’s something tremendous on a small scale that can help locally,” Hamilton principal Wendy Hampton said. “I’m really proud of our kids.” Hamilton was the ﬁrst Houston ISD school to partner with Rice on the project. The volunteers packed the cafeteria at Hamilton, 139 E. 20th St., and made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that they put into brown paper bags, along with cookies, granola bars and fruit snacks. By the time the project was complete, the volunteers had made 1,045 sack lunches -- a record number for the Rice University-afﬁliated program.

The event had an impact on Hamilton seventh grader Livia Schooley. “We took our time to help people who aren’t as fortunate as we are,” Schooley said. “I like helping people less fortunate than I am. I’d rather spend my time here helping somebody than at my house taking advantage of what I have.” Eighth grader Tristan Zvolensky will be a high school student in less than a year. Zvolensky said she learned some important things from the project. “It shows our students really do have a caring heart,” Zvolensky said. “It gives me more faith in humanity.”

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Hamilton Middle School students participated in a “Sandwiches for All” event last Sunday, in partnership with Rice University’s “Coalition on Hunger & Homelessness.” (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

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MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any WANTED and all donations. HELP We can arrange pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)

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ONE OWNER - 1993 TAURUS SHO: Black, 125K, 5-speed manual transmission, $3,800 obo. 713-906-1038. (12-14)

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The Texas Football Association Varsity Super Bowl was a matchup between two Leader area programs — the North Houston Oilers and the Northwest Tigers. The Oilers earned a 31-0 victory over their neighbors on a chilly last Sunday at Delmar-Tusa Stadium. “Playing our neighborhood rival brings out the best in both teams,” Oilers coach Steve Ayarzagoitia said. “We put a gameplan together, and our team put it all together.” The North Houston Oilers played tough defense and managed to move the ball on offense en route to a 19-0 halftime lead. They preserved the shutout and scored 12 more points in the second half. Earlier this season, the Tigers had defeated the Oilers, 19-14. In the junior varsity game, the Southwest Bills edged the Northwest Tigers, 12-8. At the freshman and sophomore levels, the Inwood Texans defeated the North Houston Oilers. For a photo gallery of the varsity and junior varsity games, visit the Leader on Facebook.

Reagan High freshman guard Mia Sanchez is ready to continue the Lady Bulldogs’ tradition of success on the basketball court. Sanchez, a Hamilton Middle School graduate, is one of two freshmen starters on the RHS roster, along with Destiny Webster, who moved to Houston from Georgia. As a seventh grader, Sanchez led Hamilton to a zone championship. She’s ready to face archrival Waltrip at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The teams will meet again on Feb. 4. Both games will be held at North Forest’s Anthony Pavilion. Sanchez plans on playing for the Reagan softball team in the spring. Reagan Softball won the district title last spring.

North Houston Oilers safety Ray Llanito, a sixth grader at Black Middle School, is encouraged by coaches and teammates as he heads for the end zone following his interception during the ﬁrst half of a 31-0 win in the TFA Super Bowl last Sunday at Delmar-Tusa Stadium. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Q: What’s the adjustment between middle school and varsity basketball been like? “It’s more of a challenge. What the (referees) don’t call in middle school, they call in high school.”

The Southwest Bills defeated the Northwest Tigers, 12-8, in the TFA Junior Varsity Super Bowl. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Local players honored at TD Club awards The more seasons change, the more things stay the same. For the second straight year, a St. Pius X player won the Touchdown Club of Houston Private School Offensive Player of the Year and a St. Thomas player was named the TD Club’s Private School Lineman of the Year on Dec. 4. Last season, Newman was the favorite target of Stewart, Fitzpatrick a ﬁrst round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins who chose professional baseball over a football scholarship to Texas A&M. St. Thomas senior lineman Joseph Lowery was named Lineman of the Year. Lowery, a Division

I prospect, follows former STH standout Parker White, who’s now playing for Division I Miami (Ohio). St. Thomas head football coach Tim Fitzpatrick was named Coach of the Year after his second season as head coach. Fitzpatrick, a former Rice University standout, is 20-3 in two seasons as a head coach and led the Eagles to their first undefeated regular season in 44 years. STH finished 10-1, losing to two-time defending state champion, Fort Worth Nolan, 20-14, in the state quarterfinals on Nov. 23. Reagan High head football coach Stephen Dixon was a finalist for the TD Club UIL Coach of the Year after leading the Bulldogs to a 10-2 record and their first district title in 54 years. Results from Wednesday’s awards were not available at press time.

Q: Did you think you’d make varsity as a freshman? “Honestly, I had conﬁdence in myself. I’ve been playing since the fourth grade.” Q:Will Reagan return to the postseason this winter? “If we stay on top of our game, we can.” Q:What’s your favorite subject? “Algebra-it’s something I get real fast.”

St. Pius X senior wide receiver Brian Newman (No. 17) was named the Touchdown Club of Houston’s Private School Oﬀensive Player of the Year last week after ﬁnishing the season with 1,119 receiving yards and 12 touchdown receptions. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Q:What are your career aspirations? “My ﬁrst choice is basketball. My second would be going into culinary school for pastries. My sister-in-law just graduated from culinary school, and I help her out here and there.” Q:What are some of your hobbies? “Hanging out with friends and watching basketball. My favorite teams are the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets. When they play each other, I’d have to go with my hometown team.”

Rothenberg promoted at Scarborough The Scarborough High football and baseball teams are now in the hands of a coach just two years removed from college. Spartans interim head football and head baseball coach Jared Rothenberg learned a great deal during the past two seasons from Jaysen Merren, the head football and head baseball coach at Scarborough High, who resigned last week, citing personal reasons. “I have always wanted the chance to be a head coach,” said the 23-year-old Rothenberg. “And

even though it happened sooner than I expected, I am ready to embrace the opportunity.” Scarborough principal Jason Catchings said the school will begin the interview process for the football position when school resumes after the holiday break, in January; Rothenberg said he’d like to be the head coach for both sports. Rothenberg played for the legendary Rocky Manuel at Bellaire High and went on to play Division I baseball at Texas A&M-Corpus

Christi. He was the offensive coordinator for the Spartans’ football team and the assistant coach for the baseball team under Merren, who became the Spartans’ head coach in both sports in the fall of 2011 and guided the Spartans’ baseball team to the UIL Class 3A playoffs last spring. “Coach Merren taught me a lot about what it takes to be a great coach, but the biggest thing he reminded me is that it’s all about the kids,” Rothenberg said.

Scarborough’s football team is currently in the midst of a 45game losing streak that began in 2009. “The program is already well on its way of turning around, and it is something (the kids) want to be a part of,” Rothenberg said. Scarborough will move from Class 3A to Class 4A in the fall, but its only new district opponent will be Wheatley. Yates is moving to 5A. -Michael Sudhalter

Scarborough High’s Jared Rothenberg is the new head baseball coach and interim head football coach at Scarborough High. (Submitted photo)

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profit and all donations are tax deductible. Heck said most of the scenes will be filmed on weekends and during Houston ISD’s spring break in March, so it won’t interfere with his teaching schedule. “The Houston Film Commission has been a great resource for us,” said Heck, who grew up in the Houston area and lived in Los Angeles after graduating from Southwest Texas State University in 2001. He had small roles in several films, including “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.” But Heck decided to come back to Texas where he became a teacher. It also gave him an opportunity to get involved in the film industry locally. “I felt like the Texas film industry was more my speed,” Heck said. “It wasn’t fun working in Hollywood. On a Texas film set, people were energetic and happy to be there.” Heck said he’s shown 1920s era silent films to his Hamilton theatre classes, and he thinks they’ll be able to relate to it better in a modern setting. He plans on entering the film into several film festivals and said there’s still plenty of interest in silent films, emphasizing that Discovery Green recently showed a silent film.

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History of the Heights on the Silver Screen David Heck’s upcoming ﬁlm, “The Kid 2014” isn’t the ﬁrst movie to have scenes in the Heights. According to the Houston Film Commission, the following productions had scenes in the Heights: “Terms of “Dreams in the Attic” “Art Car: The Movie” Endearment” “Stick ‘Em Up” “Puncture” “Sidekick” “Rush” “The Chase” “Too Legit to Quit” “Rushmore” “Dance With Me” “Robo Cop II” “Jason’s Lyric”

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