COPD by Jessica Unruh
Being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) means you have an extremely difficult time breathing. COPD is a long-term, progressive disease that is not treatable but is preventable and can be managed as well. With COPD airflow is blocked or slowed down due to two main types of conditions, emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis. […]
Alcoholism by Erin McCullough
Alcoholism has been deemed a disease for quite some time but some critics do not agree with using that term. Either way you look at it however, drinking too much can cause significant problems for not only the drinker but those closest to him/her as well. The causes of alcoholism are not definite but there […]
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) By Robert Foster
Approximately twenty-six million people suffer from some form of chronic kidney disease, and millions more are at risk. Chronic kidney disease affects kidney functions and prevents them from doing their routine jobs. When your kidneys are denied their job, excess wastes will build up in the body’s blood causing sick feelings. High blood pressure, weak […]
Insomnia by Aden Muenala
Insomnia is a sleep disorder. It can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. Lack of sleep can affect many areas of a person’s life. Insomnia can be either a long-term or short-term disorder. The lack of sleep makes people feel groggy and seeps into almost every area of their life due […]
Cholesterol by Heather Buchheit
Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that, in large amounts, can lead to heart disease. Our bodies need cholesterol for many things to properly function including hormone production, vitamin D creation, and assembly of substances that help to digest food. Cholesterol is made in our body and also obtained from animal products we eat. There […]
What is Depression
So common today, that depression steals life away from those who suffer from it. With the varying degrees of depression, people can be unaware that they have it. “Depression is a medical illness that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.” Depression can cause physical symptoms too. Symptoms of depression range from […]
Heart Disease by Maggie Brown
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Various diseases can be classified under heart disease such as arrhythmias, heart infections, diseases of the blood vessels, and coronary artery disease. The term ‘cardiovascular disease’ often refers to conditions in which the blood vessels in and around the heart […]
Oral Health’s Impact on Overall Health Melissa Rodgers
Many people are not aware that when we neglect to properly take care of our teeth and gums, we are also putting our overall health at risk as well. Although the mouth and the rest of the body are seen as being separate from one another, research has found that there is a link between […]
Atrial Fibrillation by Cheryl Glaeser
Atrial Fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is a variation from the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. The heartbeat in an arrhythmia can be too fast, too slow, or may have an irregular rhythm. Many of the arrhythmias are harmless, but some can be serious and even life-threatening. Our hearts […]
BLS Class, Nashville – Managing Respiratory Arrest
The statistics surrounding heart disease are alarming, however, looking at the statistics of people who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (chronic bronchitis and emphysema), Sleep Apnea, and asthma is just as scary. In 2007 there were 13.1 million Americans who had been diagnosed with COPD. In 2010 the money spent on medical care and […]