Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to neglect our health until a problem arises. However, a proactive approach to wellness through preventative care can significantly improve our long-term well-being, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance our quality of life. Preventative care focuses on identifying and addressing potential health risks before they become major issues. This isn’t just…
Maintaining a heart-healthy diet is like giving your body a high five – it’s a simple yet powerful way to keep your ticker happy and your overall health in tip-top shape. But let’s be honest, navigating the world of food can be tricky, especially when it comes to heart health. Fear not, brave adventurers! This…
What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Cardiac remodeling results in changes to the atria that eventually cause the change of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation typically occurs when an initiating trigger excites an ectopic focus in the atria, this allows for an unsynchronized firing of electrical impulses which causes fibrillation of…
What are symptoms of gallstones? Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. Thegallbladder holds the digestive fluid, called chyme, that’s released into your small intestine.Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile. Gallstones can range in size from as small as a grainof sand to as large as a golf ball….
How do I lower my cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid. It’s vital for the normal functioning of the body including cell membranes and hormones. There are 2 main sources of cholesterol in the blood: cholesterol in the food you eat, and cholesterol produced by the liver. A total cholesterol level…
Determining whether your shortness of breath is from anxiety or from another cause may seem tricky. While anxiety may cause shortness of breath, so can other conditions, and some of the other symptoms which often accompany anxiety (e.g., dizziness, chest tightness, nausea) may also accompany these other conditions. Furthermore, while anxiety may cause shortness of…
