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Introduction: Not All Heart Emergencies Are the Same If someone suddenly collapses, takes a deep gasp or feels their chest, people commonly tell them, “This looks like they are having a heart attack.” But here is the problem: it could actually be cardiac arrest and the consequences are very different. Both situations are serious heart...

Introduction: When the Signal Gets Stuck Your heart doesn’t just beat. It communicates. An electrical signal starting the process sets up a systematic pathway that orders the heart to contract and push blood out. However, sometimes the signal does not transfer properly across the heart. When the signal is interrupted as it travels from the...

Tossing. Turning. Lying awake and watching the minutes pass on the ceiling clock. Sound familiar? Because of how hectic today’s world can be, sleeping well seems more like a luxury than an everyday event. Although sleep gadgets and top-tier mattresses grab many headlines, essential oils have been trusted by people for a long time. The...

The Chinese New Year is marked by food used as a symbol Gathering for food is just part of Chinese New Year; we also share our good wishes. All the dishes on offer carry meaning from their language, form and origins. Some dishes represent wealth, others peace or long life. Knowing what each habit represents...

We get days like these—sometimes it’s a heavy meal, stress, not getting enough water and a bit of coffee. While your body does its best, over the years, food, pollution and stress can accumulate toxins in your body. Sometimes, something as simple as herbal tea can make a big difference: certain herbs are working inside...

Getting enough sleep each night improves our mood, health and overall wellness. Having a good night of sleep is important for the health and happiness of any relationship. For some people with sleep apnea, the interruption to sleep might lead to relationship difficulties that put serious pressure on partnerships. Analyzing the ways sleep apnea affects...