Category Archives: Wellness

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Can stress cause a stroke?

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Stress can be defined as a state of emotional or physical tension caused by any event or difficult situation that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Everyone experiences stress to some degree, and the way we respond to stress affects our overall well-being. Response to stress helps individuals to adjust to new situations. It […]

What is a portable EKG machine used for?

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Heart disease is reportedly the leading cause of death in America. Every year, about 647 000 people die because of ischemia and heart attack. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately every 40 seconds, an American will have a heart attack. A portable EKG machine is a lightweight and easy-to-carry device designed […]

Obesity and leptin: 5 crucial insights for understanding overweight

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Obesity and leptin Obesity and overweight have become serious worldwide problems, affecting children and adults. As it is estimated, over 43% of Americans have obesity, while 30.7% are overweight. People with obesity have high levels of leptin. According to some suggestions, leptin is one of the four hormones determining weight. However, no proper research supports […]

How to break sugar addiction?

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Today sugar is found naturally in many foods and is almost impossible to avoid. Sugary foods and drinks cause dependence, also known as sugar addiction. Individuals crave sugar, as it releases endorphins, which boost energy with other body chemicals. Recent studies published by PLoS claim that sugar is as addictive as drugs like cocaine and […]

Ozempic for weight loss: a magic drug?

ozempic for weight loss

Ozempic is FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved injectable medication prescribed to adults with type 2 diabetes to manage their blood sugar. However, it became a growing weight loss trend for people without diabetes, who started taking Ozempic for weight loss. As Ozempic isn’t approved for weight loss, Novo Nordisk (the company that makes Ozempic) presented a […]

Why You Need To Be Using These 3 ECG Apps?

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Three (3) Must-Have ECG Apps You’ll Surely Love! Picture this in your mind: You are jogging alone in the streets a few blocks away from your home. You suddenly feel really exhausted so you decide to sit down for a while on a curb. Your heart beats fast and you start to gasp heavily. There’s […]

Can an EKG App really give you a high-quality EKG?

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High-Quality EKG App: One of the Finest Innovations of Modern Technology Traditional electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) recording machines are highly reliable medical tools in checking patients’ heart rhythm and electrical activity. For individuals to have their heart checked or examined, they have to make an appointment at a hospital or clinic. This scenario could be […]

Top 6 EKG Apps Available in App Store

Top 6 EKG Apps

EKG Apps (aka ECG Apps) that can show your true heart health! Having an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) accessible at all times is one of the best innovations of our technology. This simple, medical test checks the heart’s electrical activity. It’s a non-invasive and painless procedure which determines various heart problems. Nowadays, developers designed them […]

What Are the Different Types of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?

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Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is a common type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm problem, characterized by an irregular heartbeat that causes a rapid heart rate. This is due to abnormal electrical impulses in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) that cause the heart to beat rapidly. When this happens, […]