Key TakeawaysA recent study found that certain side effects, like myocarditis, were more likely to occur from COVID-19 infection than the vaccines.Researchers found the Pfizer vaccine slightly increased risks of appendicitis, shingles, and swollen lymph nodes, but COVID-19 patients had higher odds of developing serious conditions like acute kidney injury, heart attacks, and blood clots.Health experts say conditions from COVID-19 infection are generally more severe than vaccine-associated myocarditis.Throughout the pandemic,Guillermo Torre-Amione, MD, PhDhas treated patients for myocarditis, a rare inflammation of the heart which can result from COVID-19, and in few cases, the vaccine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Slow & Stop ThemManaging Stress & AnxietyAnxiety MedicationsEffects on Mind & Body Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Slow & Stop Them Managing Stress & Anxiety Anxiety Medications Effects on Mind & Body Heart palpitations fromanxietymake your heart feel like it’s racing. This sensation is the product of the fight, flight, or freeze response, in which your body responds to protect you from danger....

Heart problems are common in people who have astroke. Heart disease is a stroke risk factor, and heart problems can develop or worsen during the acute phase of the stroke, during the recovery period—and afterward. If you’ve had a stroke, your healthcare team will closely monitor your heart condition and will also evaluate your heart health to ensure that you are getting the right treatment for any heart disease that you are diagnosed with....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common Is It? Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening and Early Detection According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.5% of Americans havevalvular heart disease, and it is even more commonly seen in older adults. Heart valve disease can affect any of the four valves in the heart, and can range from harmless to life-threatening. While some forms of valve disease have become less common in the United States over the last century, other forms, like degenerative valve disease, have become more common as the country’s population is living longer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal FunctionTypesRisksSymptomsNonsurgical TreatmentWho Needs Surgery?Types of SurgeryMonitoring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Function Types Risks Symptoms Nonsurgical Treatment Who Needs Surgery? Types of Surgery Monitoring Heart valves help your blood flow in the heart and to your body.Heart valve disease—or valvular heart disease—can occur due to age, certain heart conditions, or issues present from birth. Not everyone with heart valve disease has symptoms, but those with symptoms should see a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and seek treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart ValvesOpen Surgery vs. OthersLife ExpectancyPost-OpRecoveryComplicationsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart Valves Open Surgery vs. Others Life Expectancy Post-Op Recovery Complications Outlook Heart valves keep blood flowing in the right direction between the heart’s four chambers. If a valve, such as the aortic or mitral valve, is diseased or faulty, it may require repair or, sometimes, replacement if repair is not an option or fails....

While some people may tell you that youmusteat theMediterranean dietor theDASH dietor theOrnish diet, there are broader principles that determine whether a diet is heart-healthy or not. According to the American Heart Association, a heart-healthy diet should consist of: 1TomatoPhoto: Alexandra ShytsmanTomatoesmay help fend off heart disease, according to a 2017 review of studies. Tomatoes and tomato products reduce “bad"LDL cholesterollevels in the blood that might otherwise lead to fatty deposits, calledplaque, on the walls of arteries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiet and LifestyleNatural AntacidsOTC MedicationsPrescriptionsNext in Heartburn GuideEverything You Need to Know About Heartburn Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet and Lifestyle Natural Antacids OTC Medications Prescriptions Next in Heartburn Guide Natural antacids, over-the-counter (OTC) antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs, and lifestyle changes can help relieve heartburn symptoms. Usually, successful treatment involves a mix of prevention strategies and medications. A few ways to treatheartburninclude:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe BreakdownWhat Is Heartburn?What Is Acid Reflux?What Is GERD?PreventionWhen to Talk to Your Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Breakdown What Is Heartburn? What Is Acid Reflux? What Is GERD? Prevention When to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related, and the terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same....

Frank P Wartenberg / Getty Images Overview Causes Everyone is at risk of heat exhaustion if they are in a hot environment, especially if they are not replacing the fluid and salt lost in sweat. These groups have a greater risk: Signs and Symptoms The warning signs of heat exhaustion may include: Heat Syncope: Fainting From Heat Treatment If you recognize that you are having the early symptoms of heat exhaustion, use these self-care tips immediately:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Heat rashandeczemaare two skin conditions that cause a rash with bumps. This article will discuss heat rash and eczema symptoms, causes, and treatment. It will also cover ways to prevent these two conditions. Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images Heat rash and eczema have a few overlapping symptoms that make it tough to tell the two conditions apart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeat Rash vs. Sun PoisoningHeat Rash CausesHeat Rash Symptoms and TreatmentSun Poisoning CausesTreat and Prevent Sun PoisoningSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heat Rash vs. Sun Poisoning Heat Rash Causes Heat Rash Symptoms and Treatment Sun Poisoning Causes Treat and Prevent Sun Poisoning Seeking Medical Care Spending time in the sunshine is an excellent way to boost your mood and vitamin D levels, but too much sun exposure harms your skin and can lead toheat-related illnesses, like heat rash and sun poisoning (severe sunburn)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsFinding ReliefManaging Heat RashWhen to Call a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Finding Relief Managing Heat Rash When to Call a Provider Prevention Heat rash, also known aseccrine miliaria, sweat rash, and prickly heat, is askin rashthat causes the skin to turn red and feel warm or prickly (stinging). It also causes small red dots in the affected skin area in people with lighter skin tones and darker spots in people with darker skin tones....