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06/27/2026

Did you know a transient ischemic attack (TIA) – often referred to as a mini-stroke – can be a warning sign of a future stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked. A TIA is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain and while the symptoms are the same as stroke, they are short lived. TIAs can last from a few minutes to hours.

The most common stroke symptoms include facial droop, weakness on one side, numbness on one side, slurred speech or difficulty speaking, and vision loss.

Shauna, the Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist in the TIA/Stroke Prevention Clinic at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital, meets with patients who have recently experienced a TIA - typically within 24 to 48 hours. Part of her role includes reviewing each patient’s medical history and providing guidance on steps to take to reduce risk of future stroke.

“We explore potential reasons why the TIA happened and what can be done to reduce risk,” she said. “We want to prevent a bigger disabling stroke from happening.”

While there are some risk factors that can’t be changed, such as age and family history, certain medical conditions can be treated and monitored closely including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation.

Lifestyle habits can also be modified to reduce risk of stroke such as quitting smoking and va**ng, managing stress, eating healthy, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Having spent most of her nursing career caring for stroke patients, Shauna notes that small changes can often have a big impact on preventing stroke.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of my patients' stroke journeys,” said Shauna. “Their strength inspires me every day, and it is a privilege I will never take for granted.”

Help us raise awareness during stroke month and share this post! You can also visit the Heart & Stroke Foundation for more information about TIA: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/types-of-stroke/tia
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Saviez-vous qu’un accident ischémique transitoire (AIT), que l’on appelle parfois un mini-accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC), peut être un avertissement d’un AVC à venir?

Un AVC se produit lorsque le flux sanguin vers une partie du cerveau est bloqué. Un AIT est un blocage temporaire du flux sanguin vers le cerveau. Bien que les symptômes d’un AIT soient les mêmes que ceux d’un AVC, ils sont de courte durée. Un AIT peut durer de quelques à minutes à quelques heures.

Les symptômes les plus courants d’un AVC sont notamment un affaissement du visage, une faiblesse d’un côté du corps, un engourdissement d’un côté du corps, des troubles de l’élocution ou des difficultés à parler, ainsi qu’une perte de la vision.

Shauna, infirmière clinicienne spécialisée en AVC à la clinique de prévention des AIT et des AVC de l’Hôpital régional de Saint John du Réseau de santé Horizon, reçoit des patients ayant récemment subi un AIT, généralement dans les 24 à 48 heures qui ont suivi l’événement. Une partie de son rôle consiste à examiner les antécédents médicaux de chaque patient et à donner des conseils sur les mesures à prendre pour réduire le risque d’AVC.

« Nous examinons les causes possibles de l’AIT et déterminons les mesures à prendre pour réduire les risques », déclare-t-elle. « Nous voulons éviter qu’un AVC entraînant une invalidité ne survienne. »

Bien que certains facteurs de risque soient inévitables, comme l’âge et les antécédents familiaux, certaines pathologies peuvent être traitées et suivies de près, notamment l’hypertension artérielle, un taux de cholestérol élevé, le diabète et la fibrillation auriculaire.

Il est également possible de modifier certaines habitudes de vie afin de réduire le risque d’AVC, notamment en arrêtant de fumer et de vapoter, en gérant son stress, en adoptant une alimentation saine, en faisant de l’exercice et en maintenant un poids santé.

Ayant consacré la majeure partie de sa carrière d’infirmière à s’occuper de patients victimes d’un AVC, Shauna souligne que de petits changements peuvent souvent avoir une incidence considérable sur la prévention des AVC.

« Je suis reconnaissante d’avoir l’occasion d’accompagner mes patients tout au long de leur parcours après un AVC », affirme Shauna. « Leur force m’inspire chaque jour et c’est un privilège que je ne tiendrai jamais pour acquis. »

Vous pouvez également obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur les AIT en visitant le site de la Fondation des maladies du cœur l’adresse https://www.coeuretavc.ca/avc/questce-quun-avc/les-types-d-avc/ait

06/15/2026
06/12/2026

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05/14/2026

can be seen at birth, but most appear during childhood, increase in adolescence, and can continue to increase in number until about age 40 years. Most moles are harmless, and these benign moles can grow as the child grows.

However, when moles change in certain ways, a dermatologist should evaluate and possibly monitor them, as they might develop into a type of skin cancer called . In general, melanomas are rare in children and are treatable if found early.

📄 This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes moles in children, including when children should see a skin specialist for evaluation. https://ja.ma/4uBb8Fc

05/12/2026

☕Reminder for today, Monday, May 11☕

The The Town's Age-Friendly Committee has partnered with Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick to offer these free monthly programs for people living with dementia and their families to meet others, learn, and have fun.

🗓️Every second Monday of the month. The upcoming meeting is May 11, 2026.

📍Location: River Valley Room of the Community Centrum - 609 River Valley Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield (via back parking lot)

⏰Time: 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome.

ℹ️Visit the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick event calendar for a listing of Memory Cafés: https://alzheimer.ca/nb/en/whats-happening/event-calendar

05/12/2026

Do adolescents’ stress levels and their ability to self-regulate relate to their short-form video use?

A recent study of high schoolers found that higher levels of perceived stress were associated with more problematic short-form video use. This association was partially explained by self-control/self-regulation, suggesting higher stress levels could reduce adolescents' ability to self-regulate, which could lead to higher use of short-form video sites. Parental active mediation and co-use of media was linked to increased self-control and less problematic short-form video use.

Read the abstract: https://bit.ly/4wo0hAf

05/12/2026

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many don’t know it. Getting your blood pressure checked is the first step to protecting your heart and brain. Use this chart to see where your numbers fall and talk with your health care professional.

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05/05/2026

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