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Chocolate is often seen as an occasional, indulgent treat. But studies show that small amounts of chocolate, the kind that contains natural cocoa and not processed chocolate, may actually produce health benefi ts.

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition analyzed the chocolate consumption of more than 1,000 people between the ages of 18 and 69. Those who consumed an average of nearly an ounce of chocolate per day were found to have reduced risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. When researchers accounted for other factors such as age, gender, lifestyle, education and diet, the results remained the same.

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When eating leads to medical symptoms, many people blame a food allergy. But celiac disease — a condition triggered by eating foods containing a certain protein — is actually an autoimmune disorder, and it can cause serious health problems.

People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If they consume a gluten-containing food or medication, their immune system goes into overdrive and attacks the inner lining of the small intestine. Over time, this abnormal immune response can damage the inner lining of the intestine and interfere with its ability to properly absorb nutrients from food. This can lead to nutritional defi ciencies and medical conditions such as anemia, osteoporosis and even cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.

LAUNCHING THE INVESTIGATIONThere are about 300 symptoms associated with celiac disease, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Digestive

distress — including diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain or nausea — occurs more commonly in children. Adults frequently experience seemingly unrelated symptoms, such as joint pain, anxiety and depression, headaches, fatigue, and a skin rash known as dermatitis herpetiformis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

The only “treatment” for celiac disease is to avoid gluten. This means not only cutting wheat, rye and barley from your diet, but also checking ingredient lists for gluten, lecithin or soy lecithin, and hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Vitamins, salad dressings, soups, frozen and canned foods, and even chewing gum are just a few of the surprising places you may fi nd gluten.

FAST FACT

Celiac disease only affects roughly

1 percent of the U.S. population,

but a recent Gallup poll found

that 20 percent of Americans

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Whether you have a gluten allergy, a stomachache or something more serious, you can feel confident turning to the board-certified specialists

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Sharon Regional Medical Group Gastroenterology is pleased to welcome Robert Flanigan, M.D.

To schedule an appointment with a gastroenterology specialist, call (724) 201-3031.*James Ezi-Ashi, M.D., Sagar Vallabh, M.D., and Robert Flanigan, M.D., are members of the medical staff at Sharon Regional Health System.

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In the event of a stroke, where you receive care may be just as important as when.

The Primary DIFFERENCEStrokes are medical emergencies that require prompt evaluation and treatment. Some hospitals have received designation as Primary Stroke Centers because they are especially qualifi ed to treat stroke patients and work to follow established best practices and protocols. These best practices include:

• having dedicated stroke teams available 24 hours a day

• examining a suspected stroke patient within 15 minutes of their arrival and ordering an imaging test — usually a computed tomography scan of the head

• completing the imaging scan within 25 minutes of the physician’s request and using it to decide what type of treatment is needed

These streamlined processes ensure people with stroke receive treatment as quickly as possible. This is important for two reasons. First, the longer brain tissue is deprived of

oxygen-rich blood, the greater the chance for serious, long-term complications. Second, intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) — the only FDA-approved medical treatment for strokes caused by a blood clot — must be administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of symptom onset. Primary Stroke Centers use standardized, documented practices that are supported by scientifi c evidence to provide the best possible results.

A CERTIFIED APPROACHThe American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and The Joint Commission partner to award Primary Stroke Center certifi cation to hospitals around the country that have met a specifi c set of criteria designed to improve stroke outcomes. These standards are based on recommendations from the Brain Attack Coalition.

During every hour stroke treatment is delayed, the brain loses the same number of brain cells lost during 3.6 years of normal aging, according to the American Stroke Association.

FAST FACT

THINK F.A.S.T.There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic strokes are the most common and occur when a blood clot forms in one of the arteries supplying blood to the brain. The clot narrows or completely blocks the artery, reducing blood fl ow. Hemorrhagic strokes develop when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, which causes internal bleeding. Both types of stroke cause similar symptoms.

The warning signs of stroke appear suddenly and may impact a person’s ability to walk, move their limbs, see or speak normally. Many people also experience dizziness and a sudden, severe headache.

The American Stroke Association created the acronym F.A.S.T. — for Face, Arms, Speech and Time — to help people remember stroke symptoms. If one side of a loved one’s face sags or if he or she is unable to lift one or both arms and/or speak clearly, do not waste time: Call 911 immediately.

Sharon Regional Health System has the region’s only certified Primary Stroke Center. To learn if you’re at risk for a stroke, visit 4healthier.me/SRHS-Stroke and take our free stroke risk assessment.

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We make it convenient for your family to get quality walk-in care.

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QuickMed of Sharon Regional Medical Group is now open in Hubbard, providing walk-in care for all ages. It’s the right choice for colds, flu, and a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries. No appointment is needed. Just walk into QuickMed inside Sharon Regional Hubbard Diagnostic & Specialty Center at 880 W. Liberty Street.

Open Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, call (330) 269-1934.

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