What is bradycardia?

What is bradycardia?

Most adults have a resting heart rate of sixty to one hundred beats per minute. When the heart rate stays below sixty beats per minute, it’s considered slow, or “bradycardia.” (“Tachycardia” is when the heart rate is too fast.) This is an...
Protecting your relationship while caregiving

Protecting your relationship while caregiving

Reduced leisure time, emotional stress, physical fatigue, financial draws, and loss of privacy are a few of the pressures that strain the marriages and partnerships of those who are also caring for family members. But some couples also report a benefit: caregiving...
The importance of sleep

The importance of sleep

When your schedule gets tight, is sleep one of the first things to go? According to the experts, that’s all too common. And it makes about as much sense as deciding to do without food, air, or water. Sleep is that essential. Most adults need six to eight hours...
Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a very common condition affecting the retina of the eye. It causes blurry vision and dark spots in the center of the visual field. This makes it challenging to read, drive, and recognize faces. Although AMD typically gets...