If you've ever suffered an anxiety attack, you may have noticed your panic level ratcheting up a few notches as the fleeting question, "am I having a heart attack?" passes through your mind. Indeed, many of the most well-known symptoms of an anxiety attack, like trouble breathing, chest pain, and lightheadedness, can also be some of the earliest signs of a heart attack. Read on to learn more about some of the similarities (and differences) in symptoms between these two medical events and what you'll want to do to seek care for both.
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If your child is getting ready to begin kindergarten, you've got a lot of work ahead of you. You'll need to make sure their paperwork is complete, and that they have all the supplies they'll need to get off to a good start. You'll also need to make sure they're prepared physically for the start of kindergarten. You might not realize this, but there are some health screenings that your child will need before they can head off to school.
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Recurrent sinus infections can be debilitating and cause you to miss time at work. If you are experiencing sinus infections on an ongoing basis, you may need to be evaluated for a deviated septum. Here's how a deviated septum can cause recurrent sinus infections and what can be done to reduce your risks of sinus infections in the future.
What is a deviated septum?
The septum should be straight and centered between the nasal cavities in order to allow for symmetrical airflow into both.
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Having a family history of heart disease, including close relatives who have experienced or died from heart attacks as well as a tendency for your family members to experience high blood pressure and cholesterol, increases your own risk of heart disease. Luckily, it is possible to help counteract your family history by making positive lifestyle changes and being proactive in protecting your cardiac health. Here are four things you should do if you have a family history of heart disease:
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The sensation of being intoxicated is a feeling that many people will find enjoyable. However, it is a reality that there are some individuals that will have difficulty controlling their impulses to imbibe these substances. When this is the case, it may be wise to use drug testing to help ensure that a person is avoiding these substances, but it is important to know the reality behind several basic myths about testing for these substances.
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