Posts Tagged ‘symptoms’
Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States, and the troubling truth about heart disease doesn’t stop there. Every 34 seconds, someone has a heart disease-related event, about 787,650 Americans die from heart disease each year, on average, over 2,150 Americans die from heart disease each day, with one death every 40 seconds…
Read MoreDepression – First Aid
How do I know if someone is experiencing depression? Even, only a trained professional can diagnose someone with depression, if you notice changes in the person’s behavior, their mood, energy levels, habits or personality, you should consider depression as a possible reason for these changes. It is very important to find out about depression so…
Read MoreAllergies
When the body ‘trigger’ or overreacts to an allergen that is typically harmless to most people occurs an allergy. Examples of allergies include eczema, hay fever, hives, asthma and food allergy. Estimates suggest that about one person in four is allergic to something and roughly half of all allergy sufferers are children. The symptoms of…
Read MoreAutoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are caused by an overactive immune system. There are many types, including Coeliac disease, Graves’ disease, and lupus. Although they can’t be cured, there are various treatment options to manage the symptoms and reduce further damage to your body. What is the immune system? The immune system incorporates different parts of the body…
Read MoreInfluenza (Flu)
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the nose, lungs, and throat caused by the influenza A or B (or rarely C) viruses. It is highly infectious. The United States experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year. This time of year is called “flu season.” In the United States, flu viruses are…
Read MoreFever and High Temperatures in Children
Fevers are quite common in young children and are usually mild, but sometimes the causes of a fever will require urgent attention, even in most cases they can be managed at home. What is a fever? A fever is a temperature of 38°C or higher and it is one of the ways the body fights…
Read MoreHeat Stress
What is heat stress? When your body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature, occurs heat stress. You may be at increased risk of heat stress, when it is very hot. How do you get heat stress? Our bodies are able to maintain a stable temperature when the temperature of our surrounding environment…
Read MoreColds, Coughs and Ear Infections in Children
It is common for young children to get the odd cold, cough or even ear infection. Colds It’s normal for a child to have eight or more colds a year. There are hundreds of different cold viruses and young children have no immunity to any of them as they’ve never had them before. Gradually they…
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