Health Matters

Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It is estimated that depression affects 1 in 20 individuals. People experience depression in different ways. It may interfere with your daily work, resulting in lost time and lower productivity. […]

What is a heart attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the heart starts to die. A heart attack doesn’t have to be deadly. Quick treatment can restore blood flow to the heart and save your life. Your doctor might

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for an individual who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). Purpose CPR is performed to restore and maintain breathing and circulation and to provide oxygen and blood flow to the heart, brain and other vital organs.

If you are considering having a baby, you probably have wondered how long it will take to get pregnant, when to have sex, and how often. What to do if you can’t get pregnant. Find the answers to your questions here. The Odds of Getting Pregnant. It is a common question: What are the odds

Christmas is around the corner, a season of indulgence in so many unhealthy habits. In my previous articles earlier in the year i dwelt extensively on the need for healthy diet and exercise. This latest update from JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY goes further to emphasize the importance of nutrition and exercise. This is an extremely good

What Is the Prostate? The prostate is a small gland in men that is part of the reproductive system. It is about the shape and size of a walnut. The prostate rests below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder.

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. To better understand breast cancer, it helps to understand how any cancer can develop. Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. The genes are in each cell’s nucleus, which

Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take. You can avoid heart