A stroke is when you lose blood flow to your brain, either fully or partially. Without receiving adequate oxygen, brain cells begin to die. A stroke — ischemic or other type — is a medical emergency. What Causes Stroke and Ischemic Blocked Blood Flow? An ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, and […]Read More
High blood pressure is defined as a consistently high force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart creates pressure when it beats, sending blood throughout the network of arteries, capillaries and veins in the body. Systolic pressure occurs when blood pumps out of the heart, and diastolic pressure happens when the heart rests […]Read More
Pain is universal to the human condition and comes in many forms. One common type is somatic pain. What Is Somatic Pain? While the term may be unfamiliar, most people have experienced somatic pain. It is felt in the skin, muscles or tissue. Somatic pain differs from visceral pain, which takes place in the internal […]Read More
Most women are familiar with hormonal milestones early in life: A preteen girl may look forward to getting her first period, and a twenty-something might feel prepared for pregnancy after seeing her older sisters deal with common body changes that come with carrying a child. Menopause is often the least-talked-about transition in a woman’s life, […]Read More
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea, and it can be an intrusive — and sometimes dangerous — sleep disorder. What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? The primary identifying symptom of sleep apnea is the abrupt stopping and starting of breathing […]Read More
If you have diabetes, you may have heard about nerve damage or neuropathy. You may be wondering, “What Is autonomic neuropathy?” It is damage to the nerves that control involuntary bodily functions. It can affect body systems such as: • Digestive function • Bladder control • […]Read More
A urinary tract infection or UTI occurs when bacteria and sometimes fungi get into your bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra, which make up your urinary system. The most common symptoms of urinary tract infection include pain while urinating, frequent urination or feeling the urge to urinate despite having an empty bladder. While this condition affects […]Read More
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is a chronic and potentially fatal condition for which there is no cure. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which damages the immune system and drastically hinders the body’s ability to fight off infection until, eventually, the body experiences a drastic loss of cellular immunity. At that point, […]Read More
Wrinkles or skin folds can be viewed as a type of fibrosis or wound healing in the skin. There’s a theory that suggests wrinkles develop from improper repair of injured fibers in the skin. As your skin is stretched and squeezed, some of these fibers are broken and replaced by altered fibers. The replacement of […]Read More
Stress is sometimes employed as a generic term, but typically refers to a sensation of tension, due to an unresolved thought, feeling, or external situation. Stress can be both acute — due to an immediate situation, such as a physical emergency — or chronic, due to longer-lasting factors. Understanding what is stress, what causes stress, […]Read More
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