Diseases & Conditions

What Are Bed Bugs?

What Are Bed Bugs?

Your mom probably said “Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite” when you were getting ready for bed as a child.  Other than that, you probably haven’t thought much about bed bugs.  You may have not even realized that there really is such a thing as a bed bug.  There definitely is , and [...]

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What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation (also know as A. fib) is a common heart disorder that is found in over 2 million Americans,  During an episode of atrial fibrillation, the two small upper chambers of the heart (the atria) quiver rather than efficiently beating.   During this period of “quivering,” blood is not entirely pumped out of the atria, [...]

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What IsCardiomyopathy?

What Is Cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that weakens and enlarges the heart muscle.  There are three types of cardiomyopathy– restrictive, hypertropic, and dilated- all of which affect the heart muscle.  Cardiomyopathy makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood and deliver it to the rest of the body.  There are several causes of cardiomyopathy, including [...]

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What Is High Cholesteol?

What Is High Cholesteol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat that is produced in your body and is also found in foods that come from animal sources (such as dairy and meat product, fish, and poultry).  The cells of your body require cholesterol in order to function properly.  However, it’s not unusual for excess cholesterol in the bloodstream to [...]

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What is Diabetes?

What is Diabetes?

During the process of digestion, sugars and starches you eat are changed into glucose, a sugar that your body uses for energy.  Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps to control the glucose in blood.  Without insulin, your body is unable to either store or use glucose, so there is an overabundance of sugar [...]

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How To Care For A Deaf Dog

How To Care For A Deaf Dog

Much like humans, many dogs can suffer some level of hearing loss.  It is important for the dog owners to be able to detect the signs which may indicate a loss of hearing.  When such a situation arises, it is important for the dog owner to ensure that their furry family member receives appropriate veterinary [...]

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How To Recognize And Treat Hypothermia

How To Recognize And Treat Hypothermia

Symptoms of the onset of hypothermia include feeling cold (especially in the hands and feet), shivering, the slurring of speech, and a loss of coordination and balance.  Follow these steps to clearly identify that what a person is suffering from is hypothermia, and what you need to do to treat it: 1. It is important [...]

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What To Do If You Are Disabled And Can't Work

What To Do If You Are Disabled And Can’t Work

Whether you have been disabled on the job, you were disabled in an accident on your own time, or you were disabled because of an illness, you have rights.  You may be able to continue working with some reasonable accommodations, as designated by the  Americans with Disabilities Act. If you were disabled on the job, [...]

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What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, is a condition in which a blood clot, or thrombus, forms in one or more of the deep veins of the body, most frequently in the legs.  Deep vein thrombosis can cause pain in the legs, but it’s not uncommon to develop one or more clots without any [...]

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To Stop Grinding Your Teeth During Sleep

How To Stop Grinding Your Teeth During Sleep

Tooth grinding (also known as bruxism) is frequently linked to stress or an unconscious attempt to smooth out an uneven bite.  Grinding causes excessive wear on teeth and can even cause teeth to break. Tooth grinding is one of the leading causes of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ disorders or TMD).  The temporomandibular joint is the [...]

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