An irregular heartbeat, medically referred to as an arrhythmia, is common during pregnancy. Approximately 50 percent of pregnant women experience some kind of irregularity in their heart rhythm, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Bumps or protruding veins in your upper arms may be a sign of several harmful conditions; however, it could simply be the result of increased exercise. Most people's veins are flat under the skin, but a low body fat percentage can make the veins in your biceps stick out.
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Eating a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic disease. But if you're taking certain medications, you may need to avoid certain types of fruits or vegetables because of how they interact with medications.
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Fevers, whether they accompany other symptoms of illness or occur on their own, can be uncomfortable and scary, especially a high fever or one that occurs in an infant. Most fevers aren't serious and will go away on their own or as the illness they accompany resolves.
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A person may live a long life with a lucid mind and good memory. However, many senior citizens have dementia, or severe intellectual deterioration involving progressive memory loss and inability to concentrate. Rarely, dementia affects people in their 50s. Various factors may cause such early dementia.
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Keratosis pilaris, a skin condition colloquially called "chicken skin," usually doesn't raise major health concerns, but it can represent an annoyance for those who suffer from it.
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When you get a blood cholesterol test, the results reveal information about three types of lipids in your arteries: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as LDL or “bad” cholesterol; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, sometimes called “good” or HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, a type of fat that tends t
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Coumadin -- also known by its generic name warfarin -- is a blood-thinning medication. Your physician may prescribe Coumadin if you are at risk for or have experienced a heart attack, stroke or blood clots.
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For many women, pregnancy is a time fraught with discomfort. You may need to go to the bathroom more than you did before you became pregnant, especially in the last trimester when the baby is pressing on your bladder, causing you to wonder if this is normal or something to worry about.
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So prized is ashwagandha in the Ayurvedic healing system, that it has earned the status of a rasayana -- a substance that improves physical and mental health, prevents disease and arrests the aging process.
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Your deltoid is the large layer of muscle that covers your shoulder. The deltoid is the first layer of muscle underneath your skin and helps you lift your arm over your head. Deltoid injuries include strains and tears of the muscle.
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High cholesterol affects your health in more than one way. In most cases it shows no signs and has no symptoms. There is an exception, however -- a condition by the name of familial hypercholesterolaemia.
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The Glycemic Index is a commonly used tool for determining the effect of carbohydrate-containing foods on blood glucose levels. Dieters and people with diabetes use the Glycemic Index because blood sugar levels can impact fat storage and the progression of diabetes.
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Constriction of your blood vessels can occur for many reasons. Most often high blood pressure, or hypertension, is the underlying cause. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms to indicate blood vessel constriction. Left untreated, this can lead to heart disease, heart attack or stroke.
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High-fiber foods can help lower cholesterol, improve digestive health and control your blood sugar levels. Harvard University recommends aiming for 25 to 35 grams of total fiber per day, along with plenty of water to help fiber function in your system.
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Your calf muscles, comprised of the soleus and the gastrocnemius, are important in your bipedal motion. You use them to walk, run and jump. As such integral muscles, they are prone to injury if not properly strengthened and stretched.
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Blood pressure is the measure of the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Several essential minerals including sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium function as electrolytes, defined as minerals that help balance the amount of water in your body.
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The health benefits of the coconut have long been acknowledged by Polynesian and Asian cultures, according to an article on the Coconut Research Center website. Coconut oil is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease that leads to progressive weakness and degeneration of the muscles that control movement. The most common form of muscular dystrophy is duchenne.
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Blood consists of protein-rich liquid and platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells, collectively known as formed blood elements. A complete blood count, or CBC, includes counts of the formed blood elements along with other measurements that help doctors interpret the test results.
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