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Pacemaker Implantation: Restoring Heart Rhythm

12/06/2024

Pacemaker Implant

The pacing of the heart is sometimes necessary, especially after a diagnosis of cardiac blockage, in which case the patient would need a single or double chamber pacemaker.

Saving Lives One Drop at a Time: The Significance of Blood Donation

18/07/2023

Greetings to all readers concerned about their health and well-being! Today on our blog, we're going to talk about a topic that has a direct impact on our lives and those of our loved ones: blood donation. But hold on! Don't worry, we won't be extracting blood through the screen, so sit back, relax, and keep reading!

Heatstroke: Spot it, Tackle it, Beat it!

12/06/2024

Hey there! Let's talk about something important and totally relevant for this scorching hot season! Today, we're gonna tackle the dreaded "heatstroke" and how to avoid letting it ruin your summer. Ready? Sit back and pay attention!

The Importance of Regular Health Check-ups for Men

12/06/2024

Taking care of one's health is crucial at every stage of life, and men between the ages of 30 and 60 are no exception. Often, this population tends to neglect their own medical needs due to various reasons, such as the lack of apparent symptoms or a lack of awareness about the importance of regular check-ups. However, proper health care during this stage of life is essential for maintaining long-term quality of life. In this article, we will focus on prostate health and discuss why men should undergo regular check-ups for early detection of prostate cancer.

VITAL SIGNS. Do you know what vital signs are for?

12/06/2024

Vital signs serve as initial key markers that tell us about the performance of essential functions in our body. While in many cases further investigation is needed to identify possible illnesses, vital signs are interpreted as the starting point.

Onset of Menopause

12/06/2024

Talking about menopause automatically conveys a sense of decadence and lack of control; however, we must not forget that this is just a normal part of womanhood. When you educate yourself on it, you can better deal with the symptoms. 

Today I would like to talk to you about five essential points about the onset of menopause:

Travel Safe

12/06/2024

Getting to know new places and traveling are always considered a great privilege where, more than anything else, new experiences are acquired by sharing memorable moments with friends and family. However, it is advisable to take the required precautions for unforeseen events, small or large, that may arise.

Today we want to share with you four key recommendations to consider when traveling so that your only concern is to enjoy your trip.

Dental Myths

12/06/2024

In my consultations, I am always surprised to hear some of the ideas that patients share with me, and I take time to explain and eliminate misconceptions. Today I would like to tell you about the five most common myths I hear.

Fibromyalgia

12/06/2024

Fibromyalgia is a pervasive health disorder during the productive age of all humans. It refers to pain that people experience chronically, increasing the whole body's sensitivity, accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood disturbances in general.

Preventive Check-Ups. 3 Reasons why you should do it

12/06/2024

Being healthy is invaluable to a human being; without health, we can't do anything, and yet we do not usually pay attention to it, taking it for granted until, unfortunately, something happens.

In this blog, we share with you the three main reasons why you should have a check-up: