Don’t let stress affect your heart health
Stress has become part of everyday life for all of us. It is that bad that we have even come to accept stress as normal. But is it normal though? What exactly is stress? What does it do to our…
Stress has become part of everyday life for all of us. It is that bad that we have even come to accept stress as normal. But is it normal though? What exactly is stress? What does it do to our…
Let's face it: we’ll always find a reason to serve alcohol. A good glass of wine or a cocktail is part of the experience when you go out to dinner. Friends coming to visit? Quick, open a bottle of bubbly!…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder. People as young as 40 have a 1 in 4 chance of developing AF in their lifetime, making them 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke. In an effort…
A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a stroke is a medical condition where the blood circulation in the brain is suddenly disrupted. 17 million people worldwide suffer from a stroke each year, making it the second most common cause of death…
You can have a perfectly normal heart rate but still suffer from heart rhythm disorders. What is the difference between the two? And how do you check your heart rate and your heart rhythm?