In the United States alone, heart disease and heart attacks are responsible for more than 600,000 deaths each year. In nearly three fourths of the cases, the person has warning signs and symptoms that occur before they have an actual heart attack. This is important as recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack can help you avoid it. While many people know that they should … [Read more...] about 13 Warning Symptoms of a Heart Attack
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15 Early Warning Signs of Shingles
Shingle is a condition that is more technically known as Herpes Zoster. This is a form of infection that affects nerves and surrounding skin tissue and that is caused by the same virus as chickenpox (that being the varicella-zoster virus, but you knew that of course). It is believed that one in four people will experience shingles at some point in their lives, which makes for … [Read more...] about 15 Early Warning Signs of Shingles
15 Silent Symptoms Before Stroke
When the blood supply for an area of the brain is cut off, a stroke occurs. The symptoms of a stroke will depend on the area of the brain that has been affected by the loss of the blood supply. A person who has suffered from a stroke may experience all sorts of symptoms including changes in speech or loss of motor control. A mild stroke may cause a person to experience … [Read more...] about 15 Silent Symptoms Before Stroke
15 Unusual Symptoms of Dehydration
The importance of staying hydrated is known by everybody. Drink enough water they say, over and over. Water is important because it allows our bodies to function. All the time, thousands and thousands of chemical reactions are taking place inside of us, so we have the energy we need and all our organs do what they are supposed to do. When we have too much water in our system, … [Read more...] about 15 Unusual Symptoms of Dehydration
16 Symptoms of Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a serious condition that affects the functioning of the kidneys. These crucial organs have a host of important roles in the human body, and any interruption to their normal functioning is therefore keenly felt. Most people know that their kidneys are used to help filter the blood and to produce urine. They are used in this way to remove the toxic chemicals … [Read more...] about 16 Symptoms of Kidney Disease