The Ultimate Guide to Stroke Awareness
MAY 12, 2025A stroke is a medical emergency and needs quick treatment to help reduce damage to the brain.
Read MoreIt is that time of the year when the thermometer begins to drop to produce a nip in the air and the fall season is upon us. The kids are back to school and are struggling to adjust their sleep hours from summer to school time. A few things that I look forward to this up and coming fall season are chilly morning runs, the smell of cold air, the changing of the leaves, patio fireplace get-togethers, and football season. Especially here in Nebraska, the Cornhuskers are on center stage every weekend. This means going to Memorial Stadium to attend the game(s) or having the gang over to the house to watch the Huskers vie for a victory.
This is also the time of year where “passionate fans” can also lose their cool because their favorite team has lost the game. We have all witnessed this scene sometime in our life, whether in person or on a video on the internet. People yelling at the TV because the referee made a “horrible call”; or because the coach chose the wrong play that cost “us” the game; or because some 19-year-old quarterback throw a “stupid pass” into double coverage. On the extreme end of the spectrum, people throwing furniture or other objects at their expensive flat screen TVs and even physical violence at the game between rival fans.
It is okay to feel upset about your favorite team’s loss, but when your anger gets the best of you, it is not healthy for you and not enjoyable for those around you. Here are a few tips to control your anger while watching your favorite team:
I hope this helps some of you out and/or a loved one. Remember to have fun this football season by enjoying the competition and with whom the company you are sharing the experience. Go Big Red!!!!!!!!
A stroke is a medical emergency and needs quick treatment to help reduce damage to the brain.
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