CARDIAC PACEMAKERS & DEVICES

We've always been told that engaging in regular exercises like walking, running, or swimming gives us a healthier heart. But do you know that over-exercising may also over-work your heart and increase your chances of having heart disease? A fast heart rate of over 100 beats per minute can make you lose your breath and...

Do you wake up in the night short of breath? Does your spouse complain about your snoring, or worse, say your breathing stops in the night? Does it seem like you can never get a full, restful night of sleep? All of these may be indications that you have sleep apnea. This condition can cause all kinds of unpleasant side effects, and being sleep deprived is just the beginning. Suffering from untreated sleep apnea can also lead to an increased risk of heart disease. So, what is sleep apnea, how is it linked to heart health, and what should you do if you have symptoms?

When your body perceives a threat, it increases the production of stress hormones like adrenaline that alter the way multiple systems in your body function i.e. digestion and immune systems. When the threat diminishes the hormone levels return to normal.