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Have you ever wondered what happens when the nerves in a person’s brain start acting strangely? They may start to move uncontrollably or even hear, see, feel, taste, or smell non-existent things. When this happens, it is not the time to run away from them or see them as crazy as it occurs because the brain receives the wrong message from its nerves. The condition is especially common in patients who suffer from epilepsy which could cause them to experience an epileptic seizure. There...
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Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly known as RA, refers to an autoimmune disease where the immune system (which normally protects the body’s health by attacking foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria), mistakenly attacks the body joints. This, in turn, creates inflammation which causes the tissues that line the inside of joints (synovium) to thicken thus resulting in pain and swelling around the joints. The synovium usually makes a fluid which lubricates joints and also helps them to move smoothly. If the inflammation goes unchecked, it...
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While the signs of rheumatoid arthritis can seem hidden and unnoticeable, they may be more visible than you might think. Although there are indeed rheumatoid arthritis signs that some people might not be able to pick up on, there are still plenty of other symptoms that you’ll be able to notice and clearly identify. What are those signs & symptoms? Take a look below to find out the 12 typical Rheumatoid Arthritis signs and symptoms. 1. Joint Pain Joint pain is the most obvious of all...
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You’ll often hear older adults complaining about aching and soreness in their joints, even when doing tasks that don’t seem that strenuous. Medical experts estimate that nearly 50% of seniors get a diagnosis with a form of arthritis, making it a condition directly associated with aging. While it can occur to anyone regardless of their age, the majority of cases arise in those over 65. Of course, the correlation between aging and arthritis makes complete sense as with time you are subject to more...
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When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who first know that their loved one is depressed. This is because they interact with the person daily and can notice any slight changes in behavior or how they feel. The symptoms to watch out for...
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The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation is set to increase in the coming decades. Thus, physicians are trying to formulate an action plan to circumvent the growing crisis. But what is the root of the condition? While the exact cause of Atrial Fibrillation remains unknown, the disease is more prevalent in particular groups than in others. Being in any of the risk groups predisposes you to develop the condition if you haven’t developed it already. Therefore, it is important to know the risk factors associated...
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Atrial Fibrillation is a medical condition characterized by irregular, rapid heart rhythm. It primarily affects the atria, which are the two upper chambers of the heart. The arrhythmia, an irregular rhythm, is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the heart due to a lack of coordination in atrial activity. As a result, AFib often leads to more severe medical conditions such as congestive heart failure and stroke. The standard heart rate for adults is between 60-100 beats per minute. A person with Atrial Fibrillation is...
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If you have atrial fibrillation, there is a good chance you will suffer a stroke. Atrial fibrillation is a type of abnormal heart rhythm in which the two upper chambers of the heart contract rapidly and irregularly without fully pumping blood into the lower chambers. Studies into AFIB and stroke revealed that hundreds of thousands of Americans are affected by AFIB and that the risk of stroke is 3 to 5 times more likely among them. AFIB and Stroke In a patient with AFIB,...
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Who Is Affected by Afib? Atrial fibrillation, dubbed as Afib, is a heart condition characterized by an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. This condition affects close to 3 million people in the USA and over 1 million in the UK. Approximately 2% of people with atrial fibrillation are between the ages of 40 to 60 while 6% are 60 to 65 years old. A staggering 75% represents individuals in the age bracket of 65 to 85. The CDC reports that the median age for men...
Have you ever wondered what happens when the nerves in a person’s brain start acting strangely? They may start to move uncontrollably or even hear, see, feel, taste, or smell non-existent things. When this happens, it is not the time to run away from them or see them as crazy as it occurs because the brain receives the wrong message from its nerves. The condition is especially common in patients who suffer from epilepsy which could cause them to experience an epileptic seizure. There...
Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly known as RA, refers to an autoimmune disease where the immune system (which normally protects the body’s health by attacking foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria), mistakenly attacks the body joints. This, in turn, creates inflammation which causes the tissues that line the inside of joints (synovium) to thicken thus resulting in pain and swelling around the joints. The synovium usually makes a fluid which lubricates joints and also helps them to move smoothly. If the inflammation goes unchecked, it...
While the signs of rheumatoid arthritis can seem hidden and unnoticeable, they may be more visible than you might think. Although there are indeed rheumatoid arthritis signs that some people might not be able to pick up on, there are still plenty of other symptoms that you’ll be able to notice and clearly identify. What are those signs & symptoms? Take a look below to find out the 12 typical Rheumatoid Arthritis signs and symptoms. 1. Joint Pain Joint pain is the most obvious of all...
You’ll often hear older adults complaining about aching and soreness in their joints, even when doing tasks that don’t seem that strenuous. Medical experts estimate that nearly 50% of seniors get a diagnosis with a form of arthritis, making it a condition directly associated with aging. While it can occur to anyone regardless of their age, the majority of cases arise in those over 65. Of course, the correlation between aging and arthritis makes complete sense as with time you are subject to more...
When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who first know that their loved one is depressed. This is because they interact with the person daily and can notice any slight changes in behavior or how they feel. The symptoms to watch out for...
The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation is set to increase in the coming decades. Thus, physicians are trying to formulate an action plan to circumvent the growing crisis. But what is the root of the condition? While the exact cause of Atrial Fibrillation remains unknown, the disease is more prevalent in particular groups than in others. Being in any of the risk groups predisposes you to develop the condition if you haven’t developed it already. Therefore, it is important to know the risk factors associated...
Atrial Fibrillation is a medical condition characterized by irregular, rapid heart rhythm. It primarily affects the atria, which are the two upper chambers of the heart. The arrhythmia, an irregular rhythm, is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the heart due to a lack of coordination in atrial activity. As a result, AFib often leads to more severe medical conditions such as congestive heart failure and stroke. The standard heart rate for adults is between 60-100 beats per minute. A person with Atrial Fibrillation is...
If you have atrial fibrillation, there is a good chance you will suffer a stroke. Atrial fibrillation is a type of abnormal heart rhythm in which the two upper chambers of the heart contract rapidly and irregularly without fully pumping blood into the lower chambers. Studies into AFIB and stroke revealed that hundreds of thousands of Americans are affected by AFIB and that the risk of stroke is 3 to 5 times more likely among them. AFIB and Stroke In a patient with AFIB,...
Who Is Affected by Afib? Atrial fibrillation, dubbed as Afib, is a heart condition characterized by an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. This condition affects close to 3 million people in the USA and over 1 million in the UK. Approximately 2% of people with atrial fibrillation are between the ages of 40 to 60 while 6% are 60 to 65 years old. A staggering 75% represents individuals in the age bracket of 65 to 85. The CDC reports that the median age for men...