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Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of mortality worldwide.1 In recent years, the mortality associated with cardiovascular disease has decreased in developed countries, however, it is rising in developing countries where the use of preventative medication is lower.2 Cardiovascular disease refers to a range of diseases involving the heart and blood vessels. For example, coronary […]
Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers.1 Amlodipine is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension and a variety of conditions related to the cardiovascular system. How does amlodipine work, what is it used for, and what are the common side effects? Amlodipine, which is available […]
(Background: Prior to this I had the exact same copper IUD for 4 years with absolutely no problems). This all began when I had my old copper IUD replaced with a new one (a 5 year copper IUD) in mid February of this year. The procedure was very simple, the doctor simply pulled the old […]
5 min read The ability to grow and support life within our bodies, is nothing short of a miracle. Pregnant people are putting in hard work for almost a year in their efforts to bring a new human into the world. Did you know that not only are they growing a baby, but also a […]
The U.S. administered a record 4 million vaccinations against COVID-19 in a 24-hour period ending on Saturday, officials announced. The milestone was celebrated in a tweet by White House COVID-19 Data Director Dr. Cyrus Shahpar. He also noted it was the first week in which the U.S. averaged more than 3 million vaccinations given per day. […]
If you can, find resources within the Asian community to help normalize the issue. Local community organizations in your city can be helpful conversation starters and might have resources to support your discussion. Another good way to get the conversation going is awareness campaigns that emphatically include Asian communities, such as the Canadian Bell Let’s […]
With lockdown 3.0 pressuring people to do something epic with their time, celebrity trainer Sarah Lindsay shares her advice on realistic lockdown goal setting Learn a new language, lose the lockdown belly, start a business are just some of the ‘goals’ I have seen floating around at the moment encouraging people to make the most […]
Reading is one of our greatest skills says Purpose and Performance Coach, Mark Whittle. Join us every week for productivity hacks, lifestyle changes and tools to help you through the rest of lockdown Reading is a privilege. To be able to read, is a privilege. The first written communication dates back to 3,500BC and those who could read, would hold […]
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a risk factor for developing heart disease.1 High blood pressure narrows, tightens and blocks blood vessels. This makes it difficult for blood to flow through and puts extra strain on the heart to pump, which can cause heart failure over time. By correlation, hypertension it is one of the biggest […]
4 min read The common consensus around sexuality is that you might take some time figuring out, but once you do – that’s it. You know who and what you like, and you get to stay in that safe container for the rest of your sexual life. This is great if it works for you, […]
There are new guidelines for lung cancer screening, which will make many more people—especially women and Black people—eligible for screening earlier in their lives. The new guidelines, released this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), now recommend screening for lung cancer with annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans in smokers who have […]
If you clicked on this article, then you’ve probably heard the term “Sunday scaries” before. You might have even experienced some semblance of the following: It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun is starting to set, and—though you’re still laughing with your family or relaxing on your couch—it hits you that Monday is hours away. While you […]
4 min read The cervix is an incredible organ. It serves as the gateway between the vagina and the uterus, it allows sperm to come in, or keeps it out, period blood flows through it, and it helps to keep the uterus safe from infection, especially during pregnancy. Along with many other incredible abilities. Shaped […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci had a terse response Sunday to South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s attack on him at the Conservative Political Action Conference: Numbers “don’t lie.” Noem got a standing ovation from the CPAC audience in Orlando, Florida, Saturday after she boasted that she had never ordered a “single business or church to close” […]
Researchers studied the negative side effects of vaping among youth, finding an increase in problems with remembering, concentrating, and decision-making. Electronic cigarettes were invented in 2003 as an alternative to smoking. Smoking electronic cigarettes is known as vaping and is increasingly popular with high school students. Between 2017 and 2019, the number of high school […]