August 4, 2016 Page 3 Study reveals new risks for diabetes patients Like Us on Facebook Happy Trials from front page they were. If you look off to the west, you’ll see a familiar mountain where the medevac choppers fly past in the show’s opening credits. For viewers who enjoyed the television show about a medical army surgical unit in Korea during that conflict, this destination is hallowed ground for the generation that came of age in the 1970s and early ‘80s. Malibu Creek State Park is owned by the state parks service. The Paramount Ranch and western town in Agoura Hills is family friendly, and minutes from Mulholland Highway or Kanan Road, depending on whether you come from L.A. or Ventura counties. The National Park Service bought a portion of the original Paramount Ranch, where westerns were filmed for 25 years, starting back in the late 1920s. “A veritable who’s who of Hollywood practiced their craft at Paramount Ranch including director Cecil B. Demille and actors Bob Hope, Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert. The diverse landscape was the real star of the show. It offered film makers the freedom to create distant locales,” the National Park Service says. From 1992 to 1997, Paramount Ranch was used as the setting for the television show, “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and has been a shooting location for “Bones,” “CSI: Las Vegas” and Signs point you in the right direction. “The Bachelor.” Other popular hiking spots closer to the South Bay are Will Rogers State Park, Topanga State Park and the Malibu Lagoon State Beach. The parks are open year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Rangers are happy to help visitors to plan a day trip, and regularly offer special events and programs. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool and damp. Dogs are allowed in the park areas, but they must be leashed. Call the visitor center at 805- 370-2301 for directions and information. • Seniors Four Facts about Artery Health Men And Women: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms The aorta is a major blood supply line to your body, running from your heart to your abdomen. When an aneurysm occurs, an area in this vital artery become enlarged and could eventually grow and rupture. These ruptures are serious, as they are life threatening and difficult to operate on. Causes are not known, but researchers have found a correlation with tobacco use, a hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. Most people are unaware of having this condition, but a major symptom is a feeling of pulsation from the navel. According to the NYU study, prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms was similar across all age groups. Annual screening can be done with a simple ultrasound. Diabetes Patients: Peripheral Vascular Disease Patients with diabetes are often screened for heart disease, just because of the great risk factors present in these patients. But the NYU study results indicate that doctors might want to consider the onset of peripheral vascular disease in their diabetes patients as well. Patients with diabetes were at a very high risk of developing peripheral vascular disease in the lower extremities or the carotid artery - even if they were not diagnosed with heart disease, according to the study. Future study is needed to see if screening could lead to better health for diabetes patients, says senior investigator Dr. Jeffrey S. Berger, an associate professor in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone. “We know that if you have carotid artery stenosis, you’re at an increased risk for stroke, and we know that if you have lower extremity arterial disease, you’re at increased risk for significant impairment in your daily activities like walking, and even amputation,” he says. “What these studies show is the power of large data sets to provide insight into the prevalence of and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.” • (BPT) - Did you know that you could be slowly getting sicker with artery blockage, even if you are symptom free and not diagnosed with heart disease? Your gender, age and whether you have diabetes all affect the prevalence of certain kinds of peripheral vascular disease, which is a condition that affects the blood vessels, according to a new study led by researchers at New York University Langone Medical Center. This study analyzed data from 3.6 million patients who were screened by Life Line Screening. This insight could help doctors have a better understanding of who is at risk for which diseases. Younger Women: Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the blood vessels to the limbs, especially the lower limbs, caused by an increase of fatty deposits in the arterial walls. Most patients describe numbness or pain in the calf, hip, thigh or buttock, but up to 40 percent of people who are diagnosed do not feel any symptoms. Though often associated with older age groups, the NYU study found a distinction in younger age groups: The disease is actually more prevalent in younger women than younger men to a dramatic degree. Screening for peripheral artery disease can be as simple as comparing blood pressure in your ankle as your arm, known as an ankle brachial index. Older Men: Carotid Artery Stenosis A narrowing of the arteries that carries blood to the brain is known as carotid artery stenosis, usually caused by an increase of fatty deposits. Most commonly, symptoms are not apparent until the patient has a stroke. The NYU study found a more pronounced and higher prevalence of this blockage in older men than in older women. If a patient does opt for screening, a non-invasive method is recommended, such as one offered by Life Line Screening, which uses ultrasound to visualize the arteries. Finding Senior Housing can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be. “You can trust A Place for Mom to help you.” – Joan Lunden Call A Place for Mom. Our Advisors are trusted, local experts who can help you understand your options. Since 2000, we’ve helped over one million families fi nd senior living solutions that meet their unique needs. A Free Service for Families. (800) 605-7996 A Place for Mom is the nation’s largest senior living referral information service. We do not own, operate, endorse or recommend any senior living community. We are paid by partner communities, so our services are completely free to families.
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