Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints and causes long-term inflammation. Even with stable treatment, RA can suddenly get worse due to many factors. Many patients feel worried when symptoms suddenly flare up: pain, swelling, morning stiffness, and general fatigue. Recognizing risk factors early and adjusting promptly will help you …
Arthritis in the fingers is a condition that causes inflammation, pain, swelling and stiffness in the small joints of the hands, hindering daily activities such as holding, writing, opening jars or even as simple as buttoning a shirt. Many people think that the disease only occurs in old age. However, in reality, arthritis in the …
For many years, saturated fat and cholesterol have been given a negative image, often seen as the main “culprits” leading to cardiovascular disease, stroke and hyperlipidemia. However, in reality, these two components play an essential role in human health, especially when absorbed in the context of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Cholesterol is an …
Cholesterol is a type of fat that the body needs to build cells and produce hormones. However, when blood cholesterol levels are too high, especially bad cholesterol (LDL), they tend to build up as plaque in the walls of blood vessels, narrowing or blocking arteries. This increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other …
Low cholesterol and lipid ratios are often the result of unhealthy lifestyles such as poor diet and lack of exercise. For some people, the buildup of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood can arise from medical conditions such as hypothyroidism. What factors cause poor cholesterol and lipid ratios? Here are 10 common factors: 1. Poor …
Cholesterol is a type of fat, called a lipid, found in the body. Not all cholesterol is bad because the body uses it to support a number of important functions, including building cell membranes and helping produce bile acids that aid digestion. There are two main types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein …
High blood pressure is a “silent enemy” but extremely dangerous to cardiovascular health. When blood pressure in the arteries increases continuously over time, the heart has to work too hard and can gradually be seriously damaged. However, we can completely take the initiative to control this condition and protect our hearts from long-term consequences. Common …
High blood pressure and poor blood circulation do not produce obvious symptoms right away, but they silently destroy cardiovascular health every day. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the artery walls when the heart contracts and pumps blood throughout the body. It is measured by two numbers: Normal blood …
Blood pressure problems are at an all-time high in our society today. Nearly one-third of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, kidney damage, and erectile dysfunction. Although high blood pressure is genetic and can occur due to other medical conditions, such as kidney …
Blood pressure is a measure of the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels. This pressure is created with each heartbeat, as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels, carrying oxygen-rich blood to tissues and organs. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition in which the pressure exerted by …
