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Thrombosis and embolisms are different conditions, but they’re both characterized by a blood clot. Thrombosis happens when a thrombus, or blood clot, forms in a blood vessel. As a result, blood flow through the vessel is reduced. With an embolism, a piece of a blood clot (embolus), foreign object, or other bodily substance becomes lodged ...click here to read more

Losing our baby teeth is a sign that we’re becoming adults. But when teeth start to fall out in the later stages of life, it isn’t such a joyous occasion. In fact, it could be indicative of a serious medical condition. Previous studies have shown the connection between dental hygiene and cardiac health, but new ...click here to read more

Getting in the mood is challenging, as we tend to feel more tired at the end of the day rather than frisky. Busy lives, stress, medical conditions, and other distractions all seem to get in the way of your bedroom performance. Having sex involves two people, but to get in the right head space, there ...click here to read more

Diet plays a role in high blood pressure, particularly the consumption of unhealthy foods and above all, salt. What you eat goes a long way in either raising your blood pressure or maintaining a healthy level. But before you consume food, you need to pick what you are going to eat, prepare it, and cook ...click here to read more

Memory loss is a very scary realization that many older adults face. Although not a normal part of the aging process, the risk of memory loss increases with age. Yet, there are many contributing factors that increase one’s risk of memory loss aside from age. Understanding the different causes of memory loss is important because ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is highly prevalent. According to the Massachusetts Male Aging Society, the prevalence of ED increases with age. An estimated 40 percent of men at the age 40 are affected by this condition, and the rate increases with age to nearly 70 percent at the age of 70. Some of the significant ...click here to read more

A study from Public Health England found that one in 10 men over the age of 50 have a heart that is 10 years older than their actual age. In the U.S., one in three deaths is attributed to cardiovascular disease. Every 40 seconds, one American dies as a result of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

Epilepsy, characterized by seizures, is a neurological condition and is the fourth most common type of neurological disorder. It affects people irrespective of their ages. Purple day is held on March 26th every year to spread awareness of this neurological condition worldwide. An estimated 50 million people have epilepsy worldwide, and 50 percent of these ...click here to read more

Pronator teres syndrome, or PTS, is a condition that impacts a specific muscle in the forearm that can lead to pain in the hand. Some sufferers find that it causes weakness, limiting the use of the hand. Pronator teres syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which passes between two parts of the pronator teres muscle ...click here to read more

American Diabetes Alert Day, an initiative to spread the awareness of diabetes, is held on the last Tuesday of March, every year. This year it is on the 27th, and the motive is to encourage everyone to take the diabetes risk test. According to statistics, an estimated 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, of which 8.1 ...click here to read more

February 3, 2017 was National Wear Red Day, an event held by the American Heart Association that raises awareness about the high risk of heart disease among women. Women have nearly double the risk of dying due to a heart attack as men do, and education about the signs and symptoms is necessary in order ...click here to read more

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss. Before, noise-induced hearing loss was mainly seen among older adults as years of noise exposure ultimately lead to hearing loss. Nowadays, noise-induced hearing loss is being seen among younger generations as they are exposing themselves to unsafe levels of noise. The main way to ...click here to read more

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, comes in stages that correspond with your blood reading number. Stage 1, or mild hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure reading of 130–139 over 80–89. If your blood pressure measures between this range, your doctor may express some concern and suggest lifestyle changes and medications to reduce your blood ...click here to read more

A new study has found an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in postmenopausal women who are deficient in vitamin D. The syndrome is estimated to affect 50 percent of women over the age of 50. The study used 463 women as participants between the ages of 45 and 75. They were all postmenopausal and ...click here to read more