Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation in joints. Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body. It most commonly occurs in the weight…
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When terminal illness affects a loved one, it isn’t always easy to know how to react. Find out how to offer support and deal with grief. Knowing how to offer comfort and support to a loved one who has a terminal illness can be challenging. What can you say or…
What Is a Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. If the flow of blood isn’t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die.Heart attack is a leading killer of both…
My mother passed away on February 8, 2010 at 10.45 am following admission into hospital on Feb 3, 2010 with a collapsed lung. She also suffered a cardiac event and mild kidney failure as a result of this. She was on life-support till Feb 8 – during the period from…
The phrase “life support” refers to the medications and equipment used to keep people alive in medical situations. These people have one or more failing organs or organ systems, and would not be able to survive without assistance. The organs and organ systems that often fail and require life support…
Here is a really nice checklist to refer to before your doctor’s visit. It is worth printing and sticking on your medical file! Why not get the most from your health check? Before the visit: Complete a copy of the Healthwise Self-Care Checklist and take it with you. Take a…
According to WebMD, people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for maintaining a healthy body. Here are 4 quick tips for getting eating more vegetables: Buy fresh vegetables…