Healthy Living Articles
How Nexium Treats Pyrosis (Heartburn)
Feb 24, 2014
Pyrosis sufferers may be looking for a solution that gets rid of their discomfort. Nexium, the brand name for the drug esomeprazole, has been approved for the treatment of persistent heartburn to help sufferers escape the limitations of this potentially damaging disease.About NexiumNexium is a medication that works to reduce acid in the stomach to...
Read MoreTypes of Strokes and Who Are At Risk
Feb 21, 2014
Many people believe that strokes only happen to people in their senior years and may become shocked whenever they hear about young people succumbing to strokes. According to the National Strokes Association, a stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and kills over 133,000 people annually.What Is A Stroke?A stroke or a...
Read MoreDiscover How to Get Medicine from Canada Using Our Step-by-Step Process
Feb 18, 2014
With the rising costs for overpriced prescription drugs, many Americans choose to buy their medications internationally. It is an effective way to save money and the medication you receive is of the highest quality in comparison to prescription drugs bought from an American pharmacy. One of the most popular countries that Americans choose to buy...
Read MoreHow Priapism Can Lead to Severe Erectile Dysfunction
Feb 18, 2014
Priapism is a condition that involves the persistent hardening of the penis, which is not caused by arousal or sexual stimulation. Any condition of unwanted erections of the penis that lasts for more than four hours should get medical attention immediately. When blood inside the penis is trapped and unable to drain, a prolonged erection develops....
Read MoreHow acid reflux can lead to esophageal cancer?
Feb 12, 2014
The Beginnings of the Proof:A 2006 study that was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (1) first found the extremely strong link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer. According to the study, the enzyme NOX5-S has the potential to produce unnatural stresses on cellular structure and lead to DNA damage when exposed to acid. Because a...
Read MoreHeart Disease Symptoms Guide for Women
Feb 11, 2014
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. Statistics reveal that over 40 million women in the United States are affected by heart disease, and 90 percent have at least one or more risk factors for developing this disease. Only one out of five American women believe that heart disease is...
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure - The Leading Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Feb 11, 2014
According to the World Health Organization, high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and one of the leading causes for premature death. By 2025, it is projected that almost two billion people will be living with this disease. Diet, family history, age, gender, race, weight and physical activity all play a role in...
Read MoreCerebral Infarction Causes & Treatment
Jan 27, 2014
Cerebral infarction accounts for almost 90% of strokes in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strokes are a leading cause of death in America. Fortunately, they are treatable.The risk factors for cerebral infarction include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco smoking, obesity and...
Read MorePrevention and Treatment of Altitude Sickness
Jan 27, 2014
Also known as hypobaropathy, altitude sickness is an illness caused by being at a high altitude where air pressure is low, and there has been no gradual exposure or prior acclimatization. It often occurs at altitudes more than 8,000 feet with skiers and mountain climbers. More acute symptoms may occur at altitudes above 12,000 feet and can lead to...
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