Knowing the difference could be an important factor in how you react and how medical professionals approach the immediate problem. Here are 12 things that separate cardiac arrest, heart attack, and heart failure…
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It’s normal to experience thirst after eating something salty or spicy, when it’s hot outside, or after engaging in physical activity. According to WebMD, it’s the body’s way of “telling you that it’s running low on water, which it needs to work well.” If the sensation is persistent and continues even after drinking something, or […]
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Whether it occurs suddenly (referred to as acute dyspnea) or is experienced for a prolonged period of time (known as chronic dyspnea), dyspnea should not be disregarded. The following are eight possible reasons for experiencing shortness of breath.
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While it is rare, it can happen. We’re taking a closer look at some facts every woman should know about toxic shock syndrome.
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New technological advances could mean the end to pacemaker battery surgeries. The American researchers from the University of Michigan have engineered a new pacemaker. They used piezoelectric materials, which generate small amounts of electricity with the changing movements of their shape. The researchers used the natural movement of the heart to fuel the piezoelectric materials. Initial testing […]
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According to a longitudinal study performed at the Cooper Center, people with high fitness levels during middle age are at decreased risk for developing chronic health conditions later in life. The study tracked 18,670 healthy middle-aged people over a median period of 26 years. At its conclusion, researchers found that those in the highest fitness […]
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