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September Swelter & Other Updates

Tom Ryan, Author • 8294 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Recovery Medical conditions Symptoms

September is unusually hot and humid, making it feel like mid-summer.
Struggling with lung disease from a past health issue impacts breathing in heavy weather.
Issues with the air conditioner in the home are noticed through pets' behavior.

Are You Getting Enough Rest?

Are You Okay? • 1477 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Sleep Physical activity Mental health Medical conditions Medications

Sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being, impacting both body and mind.
Creating a conducive sleep environment involves addressing factors like light, noise, and temperature.
Behavioral adjustments, such as avoiding caffeine late in the day and establishing a bedtime routine, can significantly improve sleep quality.

Friday Q&A: All About Blood Clots🩸

Are You Okay? • 419 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Risk Factors Prevention Medical conditions

Virchow's Triad describes major factors contributing to blood clot formation: Stasis of Blood Flow, Endothelial Injury, and Hypercoagulability.
Thrombosis can lead to serious conditions like heart attacks and strokes, and it can occur in both veins and arteries.
Risk factors for developing thrombosis can be acquired or inherited, and they vary between venous and arterial thrombosis.

Psst! Covid Can Cause Hearing Loss, Pass It On

Ladyparts • 199 implied HN points • 03 Jul 22

🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Medical conditions

Covid can cause hearing loss, so it's important to be aware of this potential symptom
Personal anecdotes can shed light on unique health experiences and conditions
Considering a variety of health issues and advocating for prevention can help maintain overall well-being

The Rogue Patient

ariakerstein • 3 HN points • 14 May 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Medical conditions Decision-making Support system

Navigating hard medical conditions requires intelligent and active patient engagement to achieve optimal outcomes.
Making big medical decisions involves timeboxing decisions, gathering relevant information, and balancing reason with emotion.
Being proactive and involved in treatment decisions can help avoid unnecessary treatments, minimize damage, and reduce suffering for the patient and their family.

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Your Mind Matters

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 20

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Stress management Medical conditions Well-being

Key preventive measures for COVID-19 continue to be aggressive hand-washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing in public spaces.
Mental health significantly impacts physical health and medical outcomes, affecting conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and more.
Addressing mental and physical health together can lead to improved overall health and well-being in the long term.