Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that play a crucial role in heart health. They are called essential because our bodies cannot produce them on their own, and we must obtain them through our diet or supplements. What is Omega-3 Fatty Acids? There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEIZURES Seizure also known as convulsion is triggered by excessive electrical activity within the brain, resulting in; Uncontrolled muscle convulsions throughout the body, typically, without warning Jerking movements of the body Breathing may seem absent Possible loss of bowel or bladder control Sometimes vomiting How to protect a person […]
Choking can occur when a solid or small object enters a narrowed part of airway and becomes stuck.On inhalation, objects can be drawn tighter in and block air from entering lungs. A forceful thrust beneath ribs and up into diaphragm can pressurize air in chest and pop obstruction out. Chest compression over the breastbone can […]
Every woman is at risk of cervical cancer. It is curable all the same. This article shares insights on the causes, prevention, symptoms and statistics to get you informed.
HONEY, That sweet, thick liquid every grandma loves to give their grandchildren with assurances that it boosts their IQ levels. Aside from what grandma told you, did you know there are many other benefits, many of which you probably didn’t know? Let’s go down that path today. When bees accumulate and store a mix of […]
That means that you should still be following any shelter-in-place orders in your community. But when you’re venturing out to the grocery store, pharmacy or hospital, it’s wise to wear one.
It’s normal to feel anxiety, worry and grief any time you’re diagnosed with a medical condition – and that’s certainly true if you test positive for COVID-19, or are presumed to be positive. If your symptoms aren’t severe and you can recover at home, this will involve home isolation until it’s safe for you to […]
You’re on a conference call and somehow wandered into the kitchen. Next thing you know you’re eating crackers and dry cereal out of the box. Or maybe you got so caught up.
Summer may have just officially started, but kidney stone season began a couple of weeks ago. Doctors see an increase in kidney stone cases when the weather warms up.