Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart or high blood pressure, gradually leave your heart weak or stiff and unable to fill and pump efficiently. Not all conditions that lead to heart failure can be reversed, but treatments can improve the signs and … [Read more...] about Understanding Heart Failure
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Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls
All of us regardless of age, are at risk of injury every day just by getting out of bed. Injuries often happen because of our own carelessness or that of others, defective equipment, neglect of public or private property or even the weather. The older we get, the more susceptible we are to injury, often from falling. Current statics show that 55 percent of all unintentional injury deaths among … [Read more...] about Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls
Water and Hydration in the Desert
Whether you live in the desert or just plan to visit you must know your limits, prepare for the heat of the desert, and use common sense. Dehydration and heat related illnesses are primary dangers in desert regions. Each summer many people become ill due to the heat and some even die. Those of us accustomed to the desert heat are not immune. Common sense will tell you that you must pay … [Read more...] about Water and Hydration in the Desert
Obesity Statistics
Today, in the United States 23.9 children ages 2 to 19 are overweight or obese. This numbers are triple the obesity rate from just one generation ago. Among American age 20 and older, 154.7 million are overweight or obese with a BMI of 25.0 and higher. The total excess cost related to the current prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity is estimated to be $254 billion. No one state in … [Read more...] about Obesity Statistics
Understanding Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. Some body hormones are made from it, and it is a crucial part of the ouster wall of every cell in our body. Only one-third of your cholesterol comes from your diet: the other two-thirds is produced by your liver. In your blood, cholesterol attaches to carries called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) carry cholesterol into the wall of your … [Read more...] about Understanding Cholesterol
Urinary Incontinence
There are different types of urinary incontinence: Stress incontinence happens when urine leaks as pressure is put on the bladder. Pressure may occur during exercise, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects. Stress incontinence is the most common type of bladder control problem in younger and middle-age women. Urge incontinence happens when people have a sudden need to urinate and aren't able to … [Read more...] about Urinary Incontinence
Smoking Cessation
Nicotine is the drug in tobacco that makes tobacco products addictive. People become addicted to nicotine over time which is why the first few weeks after quitting smoking are the hardest. Some people who give up smoking have withdrawal symptoms. They may become irritable, hungry and tired. Some people may have headaches, feel depressed, or have trouble sleeping or concentrating. Some people … [Read more...] about Smoking Cessation
Treating Depression
Everyone feels blue now and then. It is part of life. If you, however, no longer enjoy activities that you usually like you may have a more serious problem. Being depressed without any letup can change the way you think and feel. Doctors call this clinical depression. Feeling down over a long period of time is not the norm as you grow older. It is a more common problem than you may think and … [Read more...] about Treating Depression
