One of the other common but serious cardiac illnesses is heart failure. The heart works as a muscular pump to circulate blood to all parts of the body. If the heart is unable to pump or fill enough blood to meet the needs of the body, it is called heart failure. There are different ways
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You may think you’re healthy—and you very well may be—but regular visits to your doctor are just as important as visits when you’re ill. Scheduling a yearly physical or annual exam can actually help you be healthier in the long run—and potentially reduce your medical costs. Sometime in adulthood, most of us have a drop-off
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A butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, the thyroid is relatively small but packs a big metabolic punch when it comes to your body’s operating systems. Your thyroid influences the function of almost all of your body’s organs, including critical areas like your heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. Its malfunction or underperformance
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Sharing is caring around the holidays—except when it comes to cold and flu germs. The sounds of sneezing and sniffling may be familiar during the winter months, but how do you know if you or those around you are battling the common cold, or another illness like the flu? While the common cold and the
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