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Hypothyroidism symptoms and signs in an older person
Several studies referring to those over 65 years show that thyroid illness is very much a disease of the elderly and that it often goes undiagnosed. Although the incidence of thyroid problems increases with age, it is sometimes difficult to diagnose as symptoms are...
Living with chronic illness: Why some cope and others don’t
What helps some people diagnosed with cancer, heart disease or diabetes stay relatively happy and healthy, while others are devastated? The traits and mindsets that can make the difference.People everywhere are living longer than ever. The average global life...
Do You Sit All Day at Work? Stand at Your Desk for Better Health
Sitting at your desk all day could be harmful to your health. If you have an office job where you sit hunched over a desk, clicking away at a computer more than you stand, you need to take steps – literally – to reduce your sedentary time. Our bodies are built to...
Diet and Heart Disease
DIET & NUTRITIONDtn Oghuan Unuigbe (RDN, LD), Dietician & Nutritionist, LECCIn the management of hypertension (or a heart condition) and fluid retention, sodium restriction is very important seeing that sodium absorbs water and puts even more strain on the arteries of...
What Heart Patients Need to Know About COVID-19
As the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic evolves, scientists are learning more about the virus and how it affects us. From almost the beginning, medical experts have recognized that older adults and people with existing medical conditions — including heart disease — are...
Is Your Heart a Good Candidate for a Leadless Pacemaker?
If your heartbeat is irregular, too slow or too fast, there is reason for concern. But there’s often a fix for this problem. For many patients, the answer is a pacemaker — an implantable electrical device that can help regulate your heart. And that technology has...
Coronavirus and ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’
The stress of the pandemic has wide-reaching consequencesThe novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been challenging for healthcare providers and researchers partly because of how much is unknown about the virus and our evolving understanding about what sort of...
You may need a sleep study. Here’s why.
HEALTH & WELLNESSSleep DisordersDo you snore .. Do you fall asleep a lot .. Do you find it difficult to sleep .. Do you have high blood pressure .. Do you have headache when you wake up .. Do you have difficulty concentrating during the day .. If you answered yes to...
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 Prevention Tips for Families
As more people develop diabetes each year, you may worry about the risks for you and your family. But, here’s the good news: You can do something about those risks. Taking some simple steps now can help you avoid type 2 diabetes. In fact, making healthy lifestyle...