In short bursts, stress can be beneficial, triggering a fight or flight response. It can save you from danger or help you meet those deadlines. Unfortunately, chronic stress has the opposite effect, weakening the immune system so it can’t fight off infection and other immunocompromised states. In fact, several illnesses caused by stress can [...]
Parkinson’s disease affects the basal ganglia area of the brain, causing nerve cell damage. When this occurs, dopamine production is reduced, affecting how the body moves. The nerve endings also slow their production of norepinephrine, causing a loss of control of many bodily functions. Though we don’t know the cause, there are several Parkinson’s disease [...]
Everyone loses their balance now and then, falling and sustaining a few bumps and bruises. As we age, such falls can become more dangerous. Instability becomes more common, due to changes in our bodies and medical status. Luckily, there are ways to improve balance, depending on the cause of such instability.If your balance issues are [...]
If you suddenly feel unsteady on your feet or dizzy, you may well have inner ear problems. The inner ear contains canals with crystals that control balance. If these are disturbed or inflamed, you may experience a spinning feeling even when sitting still. What follows is an outline of the main possible causes and symptoms [...]
Injuries are common occurrences in sports, regardless of your age or the sport you play. After a sports injury, you will need some downtime to recover. Though resting the injured area is essential, you require more to heal properly. To help speed up recovery, your doctor may recommend physical therapy and other restorative therapies. [...]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-term issue that affects your lungs and makes breathing difficult. It is commonly caused by long-term exposure to lung irritants, including smoke, dust, chemicals, or air pollution. In most cases, COPD is preventable, though once you’ve contracted it, it can’t be cured. Luckily, there are treatments available for [...]
Car or workplace accidents or falls can happen, no matter how careful you are behind the wheel or while working. Injuries from accidents can be mild to severe, depending on the type of accident you’re involved in. Pain, headaches, whiplash, broken bones, or internal damage are all possible injuries you could sustain. For the [...]
After surgery, healing and recovery are the most important considerations. One factor that affects this is what you eat. Food after surgery can be beneficial or harmful, depending on the options you choose. Certain foods can negatively affect your health and recovery, while others help you heal faster.At Haym Salomon Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation [...]
Several issues can weaken your heart, including high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and narrowed arteries. If left unchecked, such medical conditions can lead to severe results, like a heart attack or other cardiac issues. There are ways to prevent such occurrences by using the best methods to strengthen your heart.Of course, you can’t expect miracles [...]
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that is quite common in elderly people. If you, or a friend or relative, are becoming forgetful, it’s worth checking out the signs of Alzheimer's disease. This will help you distinguish between the more trivial kind of forgetfulness associated with old age, and Alzheimer’s.One of the things to know [...]
