What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack and AFib? Many people get the conditions of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and a heart attacks confused. It is not hard to do – both involve the heart, and they can feel very similar, given the right conditions. However, they are distinct and separate conditions that are treated in…
Scientists Confirmed: This Is The World’s #1 Food For Hypertension, Heart Attack, Stroke and Cholesterol!: Dates are ones of the healthiest fruits you can consume, as they are rich in beneficial ingredients that treat various health issues, including hypertension, heart attacks, strokes, and high cholesterol. They also accelerate the metabolism. Here are 8 of their…
Children are extremely resilient. When their feelings are hurt, they can smile again just moments later. When they scrape a knee, their wound heals almost overnight. When they get sick, they usually bounce back in no time. But sometimes, young people are exposed to stress so intense that even they aren’t able to deal with….
Although heart disease can often be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States. One challenge is that some heart disease symptoms in women may be different from those in men. Fortunately, women can take steps to understand their unique…
Caffeine on its own can be very beneficial for the mind and body. It has been proven to be able to reduce headaches, improve mental alertness and even treat conditions such as asthma and diabetes. However, when caffeine is added to a cocktail of artificial stimulants, sweeteners, and other additives it can become a toxic nightmare…
Researchers say they’ve proven a long-held theory about heart disease: that lowering inflammation may be nearly as important as cutting cholesterol levels. They showed that using a targeted drug to reduce inflammation cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other “events” in patients who had already suffered one heart attack – independent of any…
Heart attacks can happen any time. Learn to survive one even when you’re alone, from the Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS). HEART ATTACKScan happen any time. What to do when you’re alone? If you were to suffer a heart attack while in the company of people, calling out for help is probably…
The former Ibrox striker suffered a heart attack while playing in the ‘legends’ tournament in Berlin. Rangers legend Nacho Novo has left hospital after a heart attack in Germany over a week ago. The former Ibrox striker was rushed to hospital following a heart attack at the ‘legends’ tournamentin Berlin. He has spent the last 10 days in hospital…
Heart attacks are a terrifying thing, especially because it’s often difficult to predict when and who a heart attack will strike. But there’s no need to live in constant fear that you’ll be the next victim of this cardiovascular episode, not if you keep an eye out for some key signals. Here are 8 signs that…
10 Ways Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Body Although often mistaken for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 1.3 million Americans.Along with joint pain and swelling, about four out of 10 people with Rheumatoid Arthritis have related problems in other body parts, says Eric Matteson, MD, professor of medicine and chair of the department…