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Knowing This Could Save The Life of Someone You Love
This information is especially important for anyone who has a family member with a heart problem or is at risk for heart problems. You probably know about the defibrillators doctors use. You’ve seen them on TV. The doctor yells, “Clear!” and places paddles on the chest of someone having a heart attack, shocking their heart into beating once again. It is actually very similar in real life. Generally...
December 6, 2024
Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Disease: The Deadly Risks
Chronic sleep deprivation, getting insufficient sleep for an extended period of time, has been associated with a slew of -health issues-, ranging from cardiovascular disease to metabolic syndrome. If that’s not bad enough, some chronic conditions can turn poor sleep quality into a deadly threat. Are you at risk? - Sleep deprivation can take a toll on the body. For those who are healthy, it can increase...
October 30, 2024
The Cardiac Risks of Several Common Medications
We take medications in the hope of improving our lives, and most of us trust that the positive effects usually outweigh the negative ones. Just as importantly, we trust that most of what we’re taking is as safe as it is effective. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes our medications do much more harm than good, including the worst possible outcome. Hydroxychloroquine and Heart Rhythm - Once only...
July 15, 2020
Is Snow Shoveling a Safety Hazard?
Would it shock you to learn that each year, up to 100 people die from shoveling snow, and thousands more are injured? It sure surprised us. This is according to the -National Safety Council. From pulled muscles and broken bones to heart attacks and head injuries, snow shoveling is a dangerous household chore. But it doesn’t have to be. If you understand the risks and practice snow-shoveling safety,...
February 4, 2020