Signs that warn of atrial fibrillation

These kinds of irregular heartbeats raise the risk of stroke and heart failure. But in many people, atrial fibrillation has no obvious symptoms.

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The truth about DNA testing by mail

So much information and so much confusion. If you are curious about where your ancestors came from or perhaps you are concerned about possible diseases that were transmitted. Mail-order DNA

Asthma and weather: how to reduce discomfort

Temperature too high or too low, excessive humidity or Dry wind, thunderstorms, chemicals and allergens in the air we breathe act variably on the mucous membranes lining the respiratory tract.

Some conditions harmful to the kidney

When some ailment affects the kidney, it is possible for permanent damage to result, which can increase over time. Here’s how to be careful.

Esophagus at risk with hot drinks

“Don’t drink the water too cold, or you’ll get a stomachache!” How many times have we heard this from mothers and grandmothers? Definitely, many. No one, however, has warned us

What our body is trying to tell us.

Our body sends us constant signals. Here’s how to be sure we are interpreting them and reacting correctly.

The CDC in the US (Center for Disease Control): new symptoms of COVID-19

The Center for Disease Control has added several symptoms to the list of Coronavirus symptoms. Meanwhile, several hospitals in New York are testing Covid-19 patients on a common drug usually

Can anemia cause fatigue?

An insufficiency of iron in the blood can result an anemia, responsible ius considerable fatigue. In women, anemia is a recurrent occurrence because of the menstrual cycle. When there is anemia the

Alternative therapies: do they work or not?

In most cases, those who rely on alternative therapies exercise an act of faith. Scientific evidence supporting its objective, or at least probable, efficacy is in fact often lacking, and

Thyroid slowed down?

The thyroid is a small gland that is responsible for regulating metabolism, that is, the rate at which food intake is converted into energy. If thyroid activity slows down too

Alcohol: when does pleasure become a problem?

Not being able to do without drinking while trying hard. Drinking in secret from family and friends. Giving alcohol priority over professional commitments, family and social relationships, giving up trips,

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