Your hands can be easily affected by joint problems, especially arthritis. When it comes to hand arthritis, the fingers and thumbs are often the first to complain with dull pain, morning stiffness, or a feeling of weakness when gripping. Understanding the structure of the joints in the fingers, correctly identifying the types of arthritis and …
Fingers and thumbs are small parts but play an extremely important role in all daily activities. From holding, writing to using the phone or typing on the keyboard, all affect the joints of the fingers and thumbs. Because they have to work continuously and flexibly, the joints in this area are susceptible to injury, especially …
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory arthritis that affects the entire joint, including the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. Although this form of arthritis can affect other areas of the body, it is most common in the fingers and hands. In osteoarthritis, the base joint of the thumb is often affected, which can make it difficult …
Blood pressure is a key indicator of heart and circulatory health. Accurate and regular monitoring of your blood pressure is crucial to preventing serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Why is home blood pressure more accurate? Home blood pressure readings give a more accurate picture of your actual blood pressure. They …
When it comes to understanding cardiovascular health, two important numbers often come to mind: blood pressure and heart rate. These terms are often used in a medical context, but many people wonder how they are related and why they are important. In this article, we will explore the relationship between blood pressure and heart rate, …
Throughout the day, our blood pressure is not fixed but changes according to biological rhythms, emotions and activities. The morning, right after waking up, is often the time when blood pressure is highest. This increase is normal but can also be a potential warning sign if it lasts or increases too much. Mechanism of high …
When your heart beats, blood is pushed through the blood vessels with a certain pressure. That pressure helps blood circulate, nourishing each organ in the body. However, when blood pressure increases too much, that pressure is no longer a good thing. It silently damages each layer of the blood vessel wall, causing the heart to …
Dizziness and chronic fatigue are two common but often overlooked symptoms of modern life. However, in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), these two symptoms are central to serious functional and quality-of-life impairment. They are more than just a feeling of tiredness after a day’s work or a brief moment …
Dizziness is a common and uncomfortable symptom of many different medical conditions. It’s usually nothing to worry about. Dizziness when lying down can have different causes than other types of dizziness. Feeling dizzy can affect your quality of life, and you may even be at risk of falling and injuring yourself if you feel lightheaded …
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded when bending over is not uncommon, especially in older adults or those with underlying health problems. Feeling dizzy or lightheaded when bending over can be due to a number of reasons. Causes may include poor blood circulation, low blood sugar, hypothyroidism, Meniere’s disease, etc. Feeling dizzy does not always signal a …
