Over the course of your lifetime, you've probably heard plenty of love songs or read romance novels about someone suffering with a broken heart. While broken hearts have been the inspiration for many love stories and song lyrics, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken-heart syndrome, is a real condition that should never be taken lightly. It may even lead to serious complications if the sufferer already has underlying physiological heart conditions. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
21 September 2015
Whether recovering from a joint replacement surgery or rehabbing after an automobile accident, someone who's going through physical therapy often faces a long, challenging road. Although the encouragement of the health clinic staff members can help the patient feel uplifted, there are times that he or she could use a helping hand from outside the clinic's walls. If you have a family member or friend facing several months of physical therapy, there are a number of ways you can lend a hand.
18 September 2015
The truth is--no matter how icky diarrhea sounds to you--it is the second most common illness that people face in the United States. You can try to prevent this ailment from attacking you or your family. The following guide--along with your health specialist's advice--will help you prevent diarrhea naturally and help you identify a few triggers. Possible Causes For Diarrhea Bacteria is usually the cause of diarrhea; it normally grows in raw meats, eggs, unpasteurized dairy products, or expired foods.
16 September 2015
When you go to the doctor for nosebleeds and headaches, you may be surprised that after several diagnostic tests and maybe even misdiagnoses of other sinus issues to find that you have paranasal sinus cancer. However, once you finally know the culprit for your continued and worsening sinus issues, you focus will need to quickly shift towards treating your newly diagnosed cancer. Get to know some of the treatment options available to you for treating your paranasal sinus cancer so that you can be prepared for the treatment process ahead.
10 September 2015
Antibiotics have are wonderful group of drugs that when used carefully and properly, are a very important tool to fight disease and aid in healing injuries. However, there are six things you should know about their use. 1. The improper use of antibiotics is causing superbugs. Antibiotics will kill most bacteria but there can be some that are resistant to its effects. These drug-resistant bacteria are much harder to treat, and they are multiplying and spreading.
4 September 2015
Making sure you get enough sleep is something that many people struggle with, in fact, statistics show that around 40 percent of people do not get the amount of sleep necessary. Talking to a doctor at a clinic like Orange Beach Walk-In Medical Care about your sleep issues is the first and most important step that you can take. But you can also try the following 3 natural methods to help you sleep a little better.
3 September 2015
Your doctor may have ordered you to receive physical therapy for an injury, mobility issues or for another physical ailment. If this is the case, you are probably wondering what physical therapy involves and what you can expect from it. This article will help to give you a clear understanding of what you can expect to get out of physical therapy and what the sessions will be like. What to expect out of the first visit
1 September 2015
Although most babies are born perfectly healthy, some can suffer birth defects. There have been new treatments developed for birth defects in recent years, but some of these defects can still severely impact a child's life. If you are pregnant, there are four birth defects that you should educate yourself about. Spina Bifida According to March of Dimes, spina bifida is the most frequent neural birth defect in babies and occurs when the bones in the spine do not come together properly.
26 August 2015
Obesity is a major problem in the United States. In fact, 35.1 percent of Americans who are 20 and over are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Losing weight is no simple task, and it is easy to make some mistakes along the way. Here are four common weight loss mistakes: Trying to Out-Exercise a Bad Diet If you are like many people who are trying to lose weight, you might think regular physical activity can fix a bad diet.
26 August 2015
Your doctor has informed you that you have developed prostate cancer. This slow growing disease often has no symptoms, but can become a serious problem if not treated. There are several treatment options and you should understand the pros and cons of each one. Here are the typical approaches used for prostate cancer treatment and what you can expect from each. Active Surveillance Your doctor may use a different term, such as watchful waiting, so make sure you fully understand what they mean.
26 August 2015
