Most people don’t notice their heart beating since it’s such a subtle sensation. However, sometimes your heart may feel like it’s fluttering in your chest. For some, the feeling is almost electrical, as if a device is vibrating in your chest. Such sensations have several causes, many of which are infrequent and harmless, although some [...]
Fear isn’t a pleasant emotion, but we all experience it at times. Usually it’s short-lived, caused by storms, nighttime noises, or other brief, often harmless, events. However, some concerns are hard to overcome and cause constant feelings of fear. Over time, mental health may suffer, worsening your already delicate condition. Neurological factors may also [...]
Brain fog can make even the simplest daily tasks feel surprisingly difficult. It doesn’t affect everyone the same way. It may cause confusion, fatigue, forgetfulness, difficulty focusing, or slowed reaction time. And like the symptoms of the condition, the causes of a foggy brain also vary. In fact, sometimes your altered mental state results from [...]
Trauma, infections or other health conditions may cause neuropathy that often affects your lower limbs. The symptoms may include pain, tingling, burning, muscle weakness, or an electric sensation. Although more advanced and serious cases may be permanent, it’s often possible to repair damaged nerves in your feet with the proper treatment.Your doctor may recommend physical [...]
An illness, injury, or surgical procedure often requires a hospital stay. However, these visits are short-lived, even if you aren’t fully ready to go home yet. For older adults who need extra care, short-term senior rehabilitation is often recommended. These programs speed their recovery so they’re more capable of caring for themselves once they’re on [...]
Walking has several great benefits for your body and mind. It’s a calm, relaxing exercise that improves your mood while increasing your heart rate and circulation. However, walking isn’t as beneficial for lower-body strength as you might expect. To combat age- or disease-related muscle loss, walking alone won’t keep you strong.Those who’ve already noticed lower-body [...]
Sepsis is an unexpected response to infection that affects multiple organs and impairs their function. Though early treatment reduces the severity of the condition, many people still suffer long-term effects. However, post-sepsis rehab may prevent the worst of these issues or further complications.Rehab may involve complex medical problems, so your doctor may recommend IV therapy [...]
Many issues require long-term or indefinite bed rest, including stroke, chronic illnesses, or severe injuries. Though you may eventually recover from such issues, there may be complications to watch for. Skin problems are common among bedridden patients, so ensuring proper care keeps them healthy and comfortable.Those living with loved ones may have a caregiver to [...]
As the strongest bone in the human body, the femur is difficult to break, though not impossible. Severe accidents or medically related bone weakness usually cause such damage in seniors. Though recovery isn’t a guarantee in elderly individuals with a broken femur, it is possible, and early surgery and rehab improve their chances. Age, health [...]
Reaching adulthood brings freedom and independence - but keeping that independence as we age is not something to take for granted. In fact, without the right habits and activities, it can slip away much faster than expected. Over time, several factors can affect our ability to manage daily life on our own. These often [...]
