Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAA) is a bulge in the Aorta, the largest vessel carrying blood to the rest of the body.They are relatively rare, occurring in 10 / 100, 000 people with around 20% of cases linked to family history of aneurysmal disease. The definite causes of the disease is still unknown, but some genetic connective tissue diseases and family...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a bulging in the wall of the aorta, our biggest abdominal vessel. It is relatively common and affects more than 3 million people per year in USA. (Please See attached Picture) As the bulge grows, the aortic wall becomes weak and thin. This in turn may lead to rupture with...
We wanted to share with you 20 health facts that may not seem to make sense, but have been actually proven to be true. 1- Stress Heightens Allergies. Stress can affect our immune system leading to weakness in defending our body against new and ongoing diseases. 2- Men are more forgetful then Women. That may...
Coffee is the most commonly used Stimulant in the world. Hundreds of Millions of people start their day by drinking a cup of coffee. It usually wakes them up, boosts their energy, helps them focus and may give them a temporary High. Luckily, multiple studies have showen that Coffee does have some health benefits! It can potenially reduce...
Low Back Pain Explained in 2 minutes! Low Back pain is a Pain! More than 80% of adults will experience low back pains at least once in their lifetime. It affects more than 3 million people/year in the US, is the most common cause of job-related disability and is a leading contributor to missed work...
Soda is a drink that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a natural or artificial flavoring. Other additives like caffeine, coloring preservatives and other chemicals may be mixed in it. People that drink soda regularly had an average increase of 1.8 lbs of visceral fat in their bellies. An amount equivalent to a 24...
A landmark study conducted by Harvard researcher led to the discovery of 6 key factors that make people have a Happier & Longer Life. Pleasantly surprised by the results, it is interesting to note that these factors they found are achievable by anybody seeking them. 1- Avoid Smoking and Alcohol Smoking and Alcohol abuse at early...
Medical error is a preventable adverse effect of medical care, whether or not harmful to the patient. Usually it is related to an inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis or treatment of a disease, injury or other medical problems. Recent studies have shown that medical errors may account to around 251,000 deaths annually in USA. A Second...
Sleep Deprivation, A Global Health Problem in our Modern Societies! Sleep Deprivation is a Global Major Health Problem! Did you know that the US losses $411 Billions a year due to sleep deprivation and its Health related problems? Countries are realizing the prevalence of Sleep deprivation in our modern societies, and its enormous negative effects...
The Aortic Valve separates the left ventricle of the heart from the aorta. Hence, it is the valve that affects the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Multiple disease processes affect this valve mostly leading to Aortic Stenosis with obstruction to the flow of blood out of the heart,...
