Strokes are the result of a lack of blood flow, and more importantly oxygen, to the brain. When this happens, brain cells die, taking some of their functions with them. Luckily, there are a few types of therapy for stroke recovery that can help restore your brain functions. Only your doctor will be able [...]
When the coronary arteries become narrow and hard, they may require assistance to maintain blood flow to the heart. Angioplasties are a common treatment when medication isn’t enough to solve this issue. They are also used after a heart attack as an emergency treatment. Patients then need to learn what things to avoid after angioplasty [...]
It’s well known that regular exercise is a recipe for a longer and healthier life. Regardless of your health condition, some kind of exercise is almost always beneficial. But did you know that exercise helps people with neurological diseases tremendously? Exercise stimulates brain activity and has been shown to have quite profound effects on [...]
Anxiety is common in those of all ages. It can show up in the form of phobias, OCD, panic attacks, or PTSD. As time passes, what causes anxiety in older adults becomes more age-specific. These issues can even be linked to memories as much as the present concerns in our lives.Anxiety can be much more [...]
Care for kidney failure is tricky since most people aren’t aware they have this medical issue until it’s too late to repair. If caught early enough, some treatment options can reduce the damage. This can include altering your diet to avoid any salt and potassium and taking medications. You may also require dialysis treatment [...]
Did you know that more people fall sick in winter than in summer? Winter is a time of year when you need to look after yourself, and that includes food. Stress-free living, plenty of exercise and healthy warming foods are key to good health. If you have health issues, thinking about your winter diet [...]
Alzheimer’s disease has no cure and can get worse as time goes on. It destroys the brain cells of the patient, with varying effects as the disease progresses. It can alter memories, thoughts, and even cause behavioral changes. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease care, the patient can usually continue with most of [...]
As we age, the likelihood of heart failure increases. That’s why cardiac care is so important especially if you have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. A coronary artery stent is a small, metal mesh tube that is inserted in a narrowed or narrowing artery. It can be lifesaving, as without the stent your [...]
People with diabetes tend to be at greater risk of infection and therefore require special monitoring and care. That’s because of their impaired vascular circulation. It therefore becomes harder to fight off infections such as ear, nose, and throat infections. Diabetes sufferers often present with all sorts of other infections, such as yeast infections, influenza, [...]
It is quite common to feel fatigued after surgery, regardless of whether it was a minor or major procedure. This is because your body expends a lot of energy afterward trying to heal. There is an immune response that kicks in, which can be physically draining as well. Though the duration of the healing process [...]
