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Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
I'm wearing Red on Friday!
I'm wearing red on Friday to support Go Red For Women, the event
created by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about the
number one killer of women- Heart Disease! Below is a little info
about the signs of a heart attack for a woman, which are often DIFFERENT than the
traditional symptoms that men experience. So, read over it and pass it
along to women you care about and work hard to take care of your
heart! Oh, and don't forget to wear red on Friday!
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Learn the warning signs for heart disease and stroke.
Every year heart disease claims the lives of close to half a million women in our country. In fact, it?s the No. 1 killer of American women. Since most of those deaths are from coronary heart disease ? about 500,000 each year ? it?s important to learn all you can about heart attacks. Don?t ignore heart problems. It?s a matter of life and death! For example, you should know the warning signs so you can get help right away, either for yourself or someone close to you. Acting quickly can save many, many lives!
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, and no one doubts what?s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren?t sure what?s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:
? Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than
a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,
fullness or pain.
?Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both
arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
? Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
? Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
As with men, women?s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain. If you or someone you?re with has chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs, don?t wait longer than a few minutes (no more than 5) before calling for help. Call 9-1-1?Get to a hospital right away. Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive ? up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. The staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. You?ll also get treated faster in the hospital if you come by ambulance. If you can?t access the EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. If you?re the one having symptoms, don?t drive yourself, unless you have absolutely no other option.
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Learn the warning signs for heart disease and stroke.
Every year heart disease claims the lives of close to half a million women in our country. In fact, it?s the No. 1 killer of American women. Since most of those deaths are from coronary heart disease ? about 500,000 each year ? it?s important to learn all you can about heart attacks. Don?t ignore heart problems. It?s a matter of life and death! For example, you should know the warning signs so you can get help right away, either for yourself or someone close to you. Acting quickly can save many, many lives!
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, and no one doubts what?s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren?t sure what?s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:
? Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than
a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,
fullness or pain.
?Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both
arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
? Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
? Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
As with men, women?s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain. If you or someone you?re with has chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs, don?t wait longer than a few minutes (no more than 5) before calling for help. Call 9-1-1?Get to a hospital right away. Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive ? up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. The staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. You?ll also get treated faster in the hospital if you come by ambulance. If you can?t access the EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. If you?re the one having symptoms, don?t drive yourself, unless you have absolutely no other option.