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Is Binge Drinking Linked to Episodes of AFib?
Jan 18, 2022
People who binge drink are far more likely than those who abstain from drinking to suffer from atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and death. The findings came from a new study by the University of Sydney and were published in the British Medical Journal. Binge drinking is defined as consuming...
Read MoreWhy Health Experts Are Concerned About a Possible New Surge of Measles
Dec 12, 2021
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children below five years. The disease was once common and caused many deaths before introducing a measles vaccine in 1963. However, health experts are concerned the disease could surge again and cause mass death, especially to children.Signs and SymptomsThe disease's...
Read MoreAn Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Decrease Your Dementia Risk
Dec 12, 2021
Aging is one of the natural causes of inflammation in the immune system. This inflammation gradually destroys body cells, thus slowing down both immune and cognitive responses. The growing population of the elderly, those aged 60 years and over, is likely to lead to a spike in dementia cases worldwide. While brain aging is common among the elderly,...
Read MoreHow to Monitor Your Heart Failure
Aug 29, 2021
Heart failure has been ranked as one of the world's leading causes of death in many countries. Cases of heart failure diagnosed at an early stage are likely to be treated compared to when the situation is advanced. Getting diagnosed with heart failure completely changes your lifestyle as you are now expected to be more careful than before for...
Read More10 Signs and Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Aug 29, 2021
Everyone experiences certain symptoms once in a while with their health. If you are like many people, you probably notice some as well. However, with all the medical conditions out there, it’s important to be wary even if you believe something might be completely innocent. Some symptoms can signify a much deeper health problem that needs...
Read MoreHow To Make Sense Of Your Lab Test Results
Jul 7, 2021
Awaiting medical test results can be unnerving, especially if you don’t understand exactly what the tests mean or what the seemingly arbitrary numbers indicate. And things can get a lot more confusing if specialized labs are being run.Always ask questions of the ordering physician or nurses to ensure you understand what is being done and why....
Read MoreDo You Know How Secure Your Health or Fitness App Is?
Jul 7, 2021
Studies have shown that tracking your daily activity and health progress increases energy levels, decreases stress, and lowers blood pressure. In addition, due to mobile technology innovations, mobile health apps have become more accessible.Statista data indicates that the Apple App Store and Google Play Store have 99,366 mHealth apps for Android...
Read MoreWash Your Sheets Regularly to Avoid These Health Hazards
Jul 7, 2021
Nothing is better for a person's mental health than a good night of sleep. It is the body's natural reset, the turn it off and turn it back on of everyday life. These sleeps are important to a person's mental health, but can have strong impacts on other aspects of our health.The bed is where we spend a lot of our time, so making this...
Read MoreThe Impact If Medicare Eligibility Is Lowered to Age 60
May 31, 2021
A major topic of discussion among the political candidates is lowering Medicare eligibility to age 60. The idea behind this proposal is that it would save taxpayers money by reducing the amount that needs to be spent on healthcare for those over age 65.However, there are several concerns about lowering Medicare eligibility from 65 to 60, including...
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