Category Archives: Heart Diseases

As families across Mesa County celebrate the holidays during the pandemic, health officials want to remind folks that there are other diseases to be mindful of this time of year. Research has shown that this is the time when fatal heart attacks peak for hospitals. One study, published in an American Heart Association journal in 2004, found that cardiac mortality rate is highest during December and January and suggested Christmas and New Years could be risk factors. Continue reading →

Chronic diseases pose a significant threat to the general public. It can be easy for adults in the prime of their lives to overlook the danger of chronic diseases, especially if they feel good and arent exhibiting any symptoms to suggest their health is in jeopardy Continue reading →

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Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer Many people have died before their time this year due to the coronavirus pandemic but this uptick should not distract the world from addressing the two most prolific killers. Continue reading →

Excessive eating and drinking too much alcohol can not only increase waistlines but also trigger outbreaks of gastroenteritis and salmonella infection and cause heart complaints (holiday heart syndrome). Holiday heart syndrome: Tips toprevent a trip to the hospitalthis Christmas As millions celebrate Christmas, researchers have pointed out certain health hazards like the holiday heart syndrome or even the pine needles in the tree, that can be avoided during the festivities Continue reading →

(Pixabay Photo) PHOENIX (AP) Maricopa County has ordered restrictions that include a prohibition on burning wood in residential fireplaces and in outdoor fire pits and chimineas after state environmental regulators extended a high pollution advisory through Saturday due to elevated levels of soot in the air. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality recommended that the general public limited outdoor activity while the advisory was in effect, especially people with respiratory problems. Continue reading →

Strokes and heart attacks are leading causes of death worldwide but their symptoms and risk factors often differ widely among men and women. The American Heart Association says that while both men and women experience some of the same stroke symptoms, others like fainting, agitation, nausea, vomiting, confusion, general weakness and seizures are unique to women Continue reading →

2020 was a devastating year for global health. Continue reading →

American's relationship with tea has always been complex, to say the least. Continue reading →

Eating a well-rounded diet means mixing up your source of protein, which comes with many health benefits. But how often do you add fish into your menu rotation? Continue reading →