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What Causes a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blockage in the...

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What Causes a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blockage in the...

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What Are Warning Signs of A Stroke?

Understanding Stroke and Its Impact on Health A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding. Understanding stroke...

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What Are Warning Signs of A Stroke?

Understanding Stroke and Its Impact on Health A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding. Understanding stroke...

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Is Low Blood Pressure Bad?

Understanding Low Blood Pressure Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. Low blood pressure occurs when blood pressure is significantly...

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Is Low Blood Pressure Bad?

Understanding Low Blood Pressure Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. Low blood pressure occurs when blood pressure is significantly...

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Is Heart Rate the Same as Pulse?

Understanding The Difference Heart rate and pulse are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. While both refer to the number of times the heart beats per...

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Is Heart Rate the Same as Pulse?

Understanding The Difference Heart rate and pulse are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. While both refer to the number of times the heart beats per...

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Is Cholesterol a Lipid?

Understanding Cholesterol and Lipids Cholesterol is often discussed in the context of health and nutrition, but many people wonder whether it falls into the category of lipids. Blood cholesterol is...

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Is Cholesterol a Lipid?

Understanding Cholesterol and Lipids Cholesterol is often discussed in the context of health and nutrition, but many people wonder whether it falls into the category of lipids. Blood cholesterol is...

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How to Treat Hypothermia

Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, causing a drop in core body temperature below 95°F (35°C). It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly....

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How to Treat Hypothermia

Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, causing a drop in core body temperature below 95°F (35°C). It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly....