Every beginning of the year, thousands of people commit to better weight management as their new year’s resolution. Some do it to look good, but many want to watch their weight to improve their overall health. Doctors agree that proper weight management can improve several aspects of your overall well-being and is, thus, a prescription for good health. To convince you to take the step to a healthier you, let’s talk about the benefits of managing your weight. Lower Your Risk of Developing ... [Read More]
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Why Are My Legs Always Swollen: Living with Venous Insufficiency
It is a common complaint of people with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI): The legs feel painful, cramped, and swollen. It’s very difficult to go about your day if you have these symptoms. Chronic venous insufficiency is due to poor blood flow in the veins. The veins are supposed to carry the “used” blood from the cells back to the heart and lungs for reoxygenation, but in this condition there is a malfunction of some of the valves in the veins. These tiny valves push the blood back toward ... [Read More]
Holter Monitors: A Cardiac Test to Detect Irregular Heartbeats
Your heart works hard around the clock to pump blood throughout your body to get you the nutrients and oxygen you need to function. Sometimes, an irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, can interfere with that process. In some cases, arrhythmia doesn't cause you any symptoms, but over time, you can be at risk for health complications as a result. A Holter monitor can detect arrhythmias, so you may get the treatment you need sooner. What Is a Holter Monitor? You're usually given a ... [Read More]
How Loss of REM Sleep Impacts Health and Learning
“How did you sleep?” Common, yet thought-provokinguttered each morning in most countriesacross the globe. But there really is much more to it than simple courtesy. Getting adequate sleep is vital to your health and welfare. To understand how sleep affects you, it is important to know that as you sleep, you pass through a cycle of different phases, each with its own unique qualities. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep has been the subject of inquiry and interest for decades. What is the ... [Read More]
Overcoming Common Weight-Loss Barriers
It’s a story that’s often repeated by a lot of people who have embarked on a weight loss journey. Everything you need for the journey has been acquired and planned out. Workout clothes? Check. Gym membership? Already signed up. Healthy foods? Already bought for the entire week. Something tells you that this is going to be your year. You just know you’re going to be successful and you can already envision your future body. But after the first two weeks, you get that all too familiar feeling. ... [Read More]
