You may have seen TV commercials with Barry Manilow and less famous senior citizens talking about AFib. That's shorthand for atrial fibrillation, the most common cause of irregular heartbeats. When you have AFib, the electrical signals to the upper chambers of your heart become disorganized. A healthy heart beats steadily for about 60 times a minute at rest. With AFib, that … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
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A Quick Guide to Spinal Stenosis
Did your back start hurting after you turned 50? If so, you may be experiencing spinal stenosis. It’s a condition that occurs when your spinal canal starts to narrow, putting pressure on your spinal cord and nerves. Stenosis most commonly appears in your lower back or neck. Symptoms can include pain, numbness, and tingling. You may also feel weakness in your legs and … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Spinal Stenosis
What You Need to Know about Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects almost 9 million Americans, including up to 20% of those over the age of 60. Many of them are unaware of their condition because they have no symptoms. That’s troubling because early intervention can help you deal with the increased risk for heart attacks and stroke. PAD usually responds to lifestyle changes and medical care but needs … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Peripheral Artery Disease
What You Need to Know about Living with COPD
If you’re short of breath after climbing a few stairs, you may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s a condition that affects almost 7% of adults, and your risk increases as you grow older. A diagnosis of COPD means you have one or a combination of certain lung disorders that make it difficult to breathe. That includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Living with COPD
What You Need to Know about Managing Pain with CBD
Managing pain is one of the most popular reasons for using CBD products. However, there is little clinical evidence to support such claims. A recent study provides some new insights and information. Researchers at Syracuse University gave CBD oil or a placebo to a small group of young adults. They said the results were complex and exciting. While they found the positive … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Managing Pain with CBD