Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Blood pressure can be measured from any artery that runs the near the surface of the skin. The basic way of measuring blood pressure is to apply pressure (using an air-filled cuff) to the artery and listening to the blood as it courses through the arteries.
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Amitriptyline is a medication which belongs to a class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants. These drugs are able to affect the levels of different chemicals in the brain, known as neurotransmitters.
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The skeletal system is made up of bones and teeth. The normal human body has 206 bones which are needed for a variety of functions within the body. Bones are not static, which means they are constantly changing shape and composition to meet the body's needs.
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Your kidneys filter out waste products from your blood and excrete them in the form of urine. Urine often has a yellow color, due to the presence of a compound called urochrome, which is produced when your red blood cells break down. Many things can alter the color of your urine, including vitamins.
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The coronary arteries are responsible for providing blood to the heart. If the arteries become narrowed or blocked, patients may require bypass surgery, which replaces the diseased artery with a graft. A triple bypass surgery involves bypassing three coronary arteries.
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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a member of the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are often used to treat mood disorders such as depression. If you stop taking fluoxetine, you may develop "withdrawal" symptoms, more appropriately called "SSRI discontinuation syndrome."
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The only birth control patch that is marketed in the United States is the Ortho Evra patch, though most methods of hormonal birth control work in a similar way. The Ortho Evra patch is a method of hormonal contraception, similar to "the pill."
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Most foods that are safe for adults are also safe for children. Edamame, which is simply young soybeans, provides many nutrients and is generally safe for kids. It is important to prepare it properly, however, to avoid choking, and the amount of soy children eat each day should be limited.
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Cells in the human body require many compounds to survive. The main substances found in every cell are a combination of lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins.
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Pulse oximeters are devices that are used to indirectly measure the amount of oxygen in the blood by measuring a quantity known as oxygen saturation, or SpO2. SpO2 is a measurement of the percentage of hemoglobin molecules that are bound to oxygen.
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According to Minnesota State University's Emuseum, one of the most important ways the skeletal system works with other systems is via protection. Of particular importance is the skeletal system's ability to protect the central nervous system, which is made up of the spinal cord and the brain.
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Blood pressure measures the pressure that is in the arteries when the heart is at rest as well as when it is actively pumping. Understanding the normal blood pressure levels can help you evaluate the health of your cardiovascular system.
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Hormonal birth control suppress other hormones that are needed for female fertility. Both oral contraceptives and other forms of hormonal birth control use either a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone or progesterone alone.
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The thyroid is a gland in the neck that makes two different hormones that help regulate the metabolism. The thyroid makes these hormones in response to another hormone, known as thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH, which is produced by the pituitary gland.
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A rug burn is a form of first degree burn caused by friction. With a rug burn, the friction that is generated from the contact between the skin and the rug generates a mild amount of heat. This heat causes damage to the tissue in the top layer of skin.
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The balance of fluid in your body is primarily controlled by your kidneys. Diuretics are medications used to stimulate urine excretion and often are used as a treatment for excessive fluid retention. However, in some cases diuretics will not be effective at treating excess fluid and may make the problem worse.
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Most people know about cholesterol because of its ability to cause heart disease and atherosclerosis. However, cholesterol has a number of other important functions in the body.
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Magnesium and other minerals are essential to keep your body healthy, and magnesium deficiency may play a role in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, migraines and depression.
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Prednisone is a medication in the corticosteroid class of drugs. These medications can be used to treat a variety of different health problems. Taking high doses of prednisone or taking prednisone for a long period of time can cause side effects, including an increase in the amount of LDL cholesterol in your blood.
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Fiber is an important part of the diet and can help you maintain digestive health, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease. Although breastfeeding women need to follow a healthy diet, fiber has little effect on the nutrients in breast milk.
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