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Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Study Underway at Quality Clinical Research
Quality Clinical Research (QCR) is now enrolling for a sexual dysfunction study among women. Rarely do we hear much about women struggling with arousal, but it is far more common than one might like to think. Nearly 40% of premenopausal women experience some form of sexual dysfunction in their lives and may not even realize it. That’s why QCR's new study is focusing on bringing to light the struggles that many women have, but aren’t always willing to talk about. If you believe you may have some form of sexual dysfunction, contact QCR for more information about the study. Quality Clinical Research is a multi-specialty clinical research site based in Omaha. Since 2003, they have had the pleasure of working with and assisting the great people of Omaha, and with their team of dedicated physicians and staff, they hope to continue being a part of your community for many years to come. With over 700 studies under their belt, QCR is confi dent in their ability to safely and appropriately conduct clinical trials for any and all that sign up. If you’re interested in the Female Sexual Arousal Disorder trial or would like to know more about some of the other studies, you can fi nd more information at www.QCRomaha.com or by calling (402) 934-0044.
Heart Association Highlights Unique Risks Women Face for High Blood Pressure, Stroke
The American Heart Association is putting increased emphasis on women’s health this summer, including education efforts to teach women about the unique risks they face for high blood pressure and stroke. Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family, and other obligations. In fact, nearly 50% of adult women have high blood pressure, and nearly three-quarters of those with high blood pressure don’t have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can significantly increase a woman’s risk for a stroke, but a few important steps can help reduce that risk and give women (and their loved ones) one less thing to worry about. “While high blood pressure isn’t directly linked to gender, different health issues throughout a woman’s life, such as birth control, pregnancy, and menopause, can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which can increase the risk of stroke if left uncontrolled,” according to Dr. Monik Jiménez, a volunteer with the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association, associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and assistant professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Fortunately, 80% of strokes may be prevented and lowering high blood pressures reduces stroke risk. Women can measure their blood pressure at home regularly and let their doctors know if it’s normally above 120/80. In addition, lifestyle adjustments such as getting enough exercise, eating healthfully, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking can go a long way to reduce women’s disease risk from high blood pressure. The American Heart Association and its American Stroke Association division represent a relentless force for a world with fewer strokes and longer, healthier lives. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit stroke.org. For more information and tips about women’s health and stroke prevention at all stages of life, visit GoRedForWomen.org/Risk.
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Clearwater Counseling Highlights Importance of Mental Health During Men’s Health Month
Throughout the month of June, Clearwater Counseling is celebrating Men's Health Month by bringing important information and insight to the forefront. Recognizing this annual observance once again makes it evident how important mental health is to overall wellness. Suicide, one of the top 10 causes of death, is more than three times as likely to be a cause of death for men than women. Instead of seeking help, some men may attempt to "selfmedicate" through substance use and alcohol, which only deepens depression and encourages impulsive tendencies. One major reason that men do not seek help for their depression is the stigma surrounding mental health, while another is the lack of communication or expressing feelings. Clearwater Counseling encourages parents to start talking to their sons about this behavior early on so that male youth know it is completely acceptable to express their feelings and admit when they need help. Clearwater Counseling works with clients who are struggling with a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, relationship issues, stress, grief/loss/trauma, addiction and recovery, co-dependency, anxiety and phobias, parenting problems, sexual abuse and incest, physical abuse and violence, and more. To learn more about staff, services, or resources, visit clearwatercounselingpc. org. To schedule an appointment with Clearwater Counseling, or for more information about mental health services, please call (308) 210-8487 or email info@clearwatercounselingne.org.
Red Cross Sound the Alarm Program Focuses on Preparing Families for Home Fires
In the middle of their Sound the Alarm campaign to heighten awareness about fi re safety in homes, volunteers for the American Red Cross found themselves tending to the needs of residents affected by nine single-home fi res in Nebraska during just the fi rst weekend in May. The busy weekend of helping households recover from the fi res sounded the alarm, indeed, about the need for fi re-safety education in the state. Through its Sound the Alarm campaign, the American Red Cross is employing targeted outreach with community partners to connect—mostly virtually—with families to provide education about fi re safety. For starters, the Red Cross fi nds that most people don’t realize that they have just two minutes to escape a home fi re. The Red Cross recommends that families take two simple steps to be safe: Create an escape plan; and regularly test smoke alarms. Escape plans should include two ways out of each room of the home to outside. Plans should also include a meeting point that is a safe distance from the home. Smoke alarms should be located on each level of your home and tested by pressing the test button. If you hear three beeps, the alarm is working. If not, it is time to change the batteries. If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, it is time to get a new alarm, and if you do not have working smoke alarms currently installed, request free smoke alarms and installation via redcross.org/smokealarmNE. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. For more information about their fi re safety program, visit redcross.org/sound-the-alarm or follow them on Facebook and Twitter (@NEIARedCross).
