Atrial fibrillation can affect your sex life in several ways. You or your partner might fear that the exertion of sex could trigger an AFib episode. The condition, and some medications you take for it, can also cause erection problems. Fatigue from AFib can interfere with sex, too. For mos...
Too little thyroid hormone (a condition known ashypothyroidism) or too much thyroid hormone (calledhyperthyroidism) can affect the heart in different ways: Hypothyroidism:Also known as underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism is when the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Without enough thyroid ...
Nutritional Insights: How Food Choices Affect Atrial Fibrillationdoi:10.12775/JEHS.2024.72.51691Gondko, DanielDbiec, PatrycjaRoman, JakubPietrzak, NikodemJournal of Education, Health & Sport
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Clean the back sensor area of your Apple Watch, as sweat, water, and body oils can affect the ECG recording. Next, make sure your wrist is clean. Wash it for the best results. Finally, Apple also recommends avoiding electrical interference by moving away from appliances plugged into a power...
Poor oral health may also affect the whole body. It allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease, and pregnant people are more likely to experience complications. Neglecting dental hygiene harms more than just your smile—it impacts overall health deeply. ...
Atrial fibrillation.This is an irregular heartbeat that starts in the upper chambers of your heart. This can cause your blood to pool, which makes blood clots more likely. Anticoagulants can help keep your blood from pooling and clotting. ...
Detecting AFib: Some types of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, can make heart attacks or strokes more likely. Research from Stanford University shows that AI software can more accurately identify arrhythmias from an electrocardiogram (EKG) than a human expert. On the horizon: Magn...