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Freedom from Blood Thinners: Exploring Safe Alternatives for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Afib causes the heart's upper chambers (atria) to beat irregularly, increasing the risk of blood clots forming. These clots can travel to the brain, causing a stroke.

Inside Artery Disease: Peripheral and Carotid Artery Diseases

Just as the pipes in your house can become clogged over years of use, the human body’s miles of arteries can become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque.

Afib? Give Up Blood Thinners for Good

Blood-thinning medications are the long-standing treatment for Afib because they help prevent the formation of clots or break up existing clots which can cause a stroke. Unfortunately, these medications also increase your risk for bleeding.

What You Need To Know About Aphasia

Many people have recently heard the term Aphasia since the news about Bruce Willis stepping away from acting. Aphasia does ...

Brain Aneurysms: What You Need to Know

Sometimes called a “ticking time bomb,” an aneurysm is a very rare vascular event in which an artery wall weakens ...

Secrets to Healthy Aging

It’s never too early to think about healthy aging, because what you do now can improve your future health for ...

Bariatric Surgery Benefits Add Up for Type 2 Diabetics

If you have type 2 diabetes and you’re overweight or obese, it might seem like your life revolves around the ...

10 Tips for Healthier Living with Type 2 Diabetes

If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with type 2 diabetes, you know it’s a complex, chronic disease. ...

Surprising Facts about High Blood Pressure

You can feel perfectly fine and still have high blood pressure. The lack of noticeable symptoms is why it’s been ...

Preeclampsia - What is it and Who Does it Affect?

Preeclampsia refers to high blood pressure and protein spillage in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman ...

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