The main blood vessel in your body is the aorta. It carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is a long blood vessel that reaches from your chest into your abdomen or belly. The part of the aorta in your abdomen is called the “abdominal aorta”. An aneurysm is a weak area in a blood vessel. If a blood vessel weakens, it starts to swell like a balloon. If the aneurysm grows too large, your aorta may burst. Click here to read more...
Dementia is a problem that makes it hard for a person to remember things. Dementia in older people usually is caused by Alzheimer’s disease. People with Alzheimer’s disease slowly lose their memory, and over time they stop being able to take care of themselves. Click here to read more...
A tension headache is a dull-aching feeling on both sides of your head. Some people with a tension headache also have a tight feeling in their head and neck muscles. Tension headaches start slowly, usually in the middle of the day. Another name for this type of head is called “stress headache.” Tension headaches may be mild or very bad. Sometimes they hurt more than migraine headaches. Click here to read more...
Worry is a normal response when you are unsure about things. It may help you feel more prepared in the short run. It may even help you feel some control over what could happen. Worry may “work” at the time, but it can become a bad habit. But when worry becomes a habit that you can’t control, it can make life miserable. Worries can get in the way of your daily life and disturb your sleep. Click here to read more... |