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Diabetes

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="46n9t-0-0"><span data-offset-key="46n9t-0-0"><span data-text="true">The human brain is a topic that has intrigued creators throughout history. They imagine creative scenarios involving the keeping, transplanting, and removal of this organ. The reason that creators find it fascinating is its association with our thoughts.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="58po4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="58po4-0-0"><span data-text="true">Our brain is the center of our nervous system. As such, it controls most of the functions in our body. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="58po4-1-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="58po4-2-0"><span data-text="true">, some functions, like the heart pumping blood, happens </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="58po4-3-0"><span data-text="true">independently</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="58po4-4-0"><span data-text="true"> of the brain. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="91v4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91v4-0-0"><span data-text="true">Brains are susceptible to damage, disease, and infection. It is vulnerable to degenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease, dementia, and </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="91v4-1-0"><span data-text="true">multiple</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="91v4-2-0"><span data-text="true"> sclerosis. It is also susceptible to psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia and depression. Many of the conditions that affect our brains are hereditary. What this means is, we are </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="91v4-3-0"><span data-text="true">genetically</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="91v4-4-0"><span data-text="true"> predisposed to them. Knowing your medical history is a great way to protect this central organ. Doctors use medical imaging, like EEGs, to scan the brain and make accurate diagnoses. Doctors treat some of its conditions can with therapy, instead of medication.</span></span></div>
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Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Brain

All About Comas

Breathing is something most of us take for granted. However, if you have difficulties breathing or suffer from certain diseases, you can benefit from respiratory therapy. It usually includes diagnostic procedures, critical care procedures (for example, asthma management and ventilation management), and therapeutic procedures.

Bacterial infections are the most common cause of respiratory problems. Smokers and people with chronic lung illnesses are at higher risk of developing a disease. Most often, antibiotics can effectively treat infections.

Your doctor can also prescribe specific therapeutic devices for your respiratory condition, for example, humidifiers, ventilators, suction equipment, and oximeters. These are necessary for people who have difficulty breathing on their own.

If you are on home oxygen therapy, special equipment can tell whether your oxygen saturation is adequate. You should also use special devices to monitor and record your condition regularly. Your doctor will be able to adjust your treatment plan based on this data.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Respiratory

What is the Heimlich Maneuver?

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6m7l1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-0-0"><span data-text="true"> The skeletal system consists of more than </span></span><span class="qualifier"><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-1-0"><span data-text="true">just</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> bones. It also consists of cartilage, ligaments and bone tissue. Together these parts protect organs, make blood, support the body, and facilitates mobility. These parts also store and release fats and minerals.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-text="true">If you have a problem specific to your bones, an Orthopedist can help treat them. You can think of orthopedists as bone doctors. Some of the conditions you can see them for are scoliosis, scapula, and kyphosis. Many of these conditions result in poor posture and abnormal growth. Humans, unlike most other mammals, have an erect posture. Because of our unique posture, we can use our arms and hands to hold and use tools. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-1-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-2-0"><span data-text="true">, standing straight all the time presents problems, for example, carrying weight. Our skeletons have had to adapt to carry our weight when standing. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-3-0"><span data-text="true">Because we rely on our skeletons for this, conditions that affect our posture puts extra pressure on them</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-4-0"><span data-text="true">. Bone conditions like these become more complicated as you age. </span></span></div>
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Skeletal

The Patella: Support for the Whole Body

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6m7l1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-0-0"><span data-text="true">The skeletal system consists of more than </span></span><span class="qualifier"><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-1-0"><span data-text="true">just</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> bones. It also consists of cartilage, ligaments and bone tissue. Together these parts protect organs, make blood, support the body, and facilitates mobility. These parts also store and release fats and minerals.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-text="true">If you have a problem specific to your bones, an Orthopedist can help treat them. You can think of orthopedists as bone doctors. Some of the conditions you can see them for are scoliosis, scapula, and kyphosis. Many of these conditions result in poor posture and abnormal growth. Humans, unlike most other mammals, have an erect posture. Because of our unique posture, we can use our arms and hands to hold and use tools. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-1-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-2-0"><span data-text="true">, standing straight all the time presents problems, for example, carrying weight. Our skeletons have had to adapt to carry our weight when standing. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-3-0"><span data-text="true">Because we rely on our skeletons for this, conditions that affect our posture puts extra pressure on them</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-4-0"><span data-text="true">. Bone conditions like these become more complicated as you age.</span></span></div>
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Anatomy

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0">Some parts that make up the body's structure are </span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-1-0">incredibly</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-2-0"> complex. Take the circulatory system, for example, which contains the heart and blood vessels. This system </span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-3-0">handles a lot of responsibility.</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-4-0"> many crucial functions. It transports blood, nutrients, waste products, immune cells, and clotting cells. It is also </span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-5-0">closely</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-6-0"> tied to the lymphatic system and our immune system. </span></div>
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Skeletal System

What is the Radius?

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-text="true">There are about 1.5 gallons (or 5.5 liters) of blood in the average adult body. Blood regenerates every second. Two million new red blood cells a second, to be exact. We all know that the circulatory system transports oxygen throughout the body. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-1-0"><span data-text="true">But did you know that it also transports electrolytes, carbon dioxide, hormones, and amino acids</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-2-0"><span data-text="true">? </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2djib-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2djib-0-0"><span data-text="true">Blood consists of red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. The circulatory system closely relates</span></span><span data-offset-key="2djib-2-0"><span data-text="true"> to the lymphatic system. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="2djib-3-0"><span data-text="true">Lymph fluid is plasma that has filtered through the body and returned to the lymphatic system</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="2djib-4-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="71uvp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="71uvp-0-0"><span data-text="true">The circulatory system is prone to cardiovascular diseases. For example, stroke, hypertension, and heart failure affect these areas. Healthy eating, exercise, and restricting tobacco and alcohol intake prevent conditions like these. Certain conditions, like high and low blood pressure, are hereditary. It is important to know your family history. Inform your doctor of any history of heart problems.</span></span></div>
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Circulatory System

All About Red Blood Cells

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="afvmh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="afvmh-0-0"><span data-text="true">Fertilization happens </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="afvmh-1-0"><span data-text="true">internally</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="afvmh-2-0"><span data-text="true"> when a sperm and egg collide. They combine to form a zygote. The zygote travels into the uterus where it buries itself into the lining of the uterine wall. This process marks the beginning period of pregnancy. After this, the pregnancy continues for nine months as the fetus develops more and more.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="smp1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="smp1-0-0"><span data-text="true">In a female, the reproductive system has two jobs: produce an egg and protect a fertilized egg until birth. In a male, the reproductive system has one job: to make and deliver sperm. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="smp1-1-0"><span data-text="true">In addition</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="smp1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> to different reproductive organs, males and females also have differences in secondary sex characteristics</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="smp1-3-0"><span data-text="true">. Secondary sex characteristics are things like body hair, Adam's apples, and facial hair.</span></span></div>
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Reproductive System

The Stages of Pregnancy

Oat milk is rapidly gaining ground on cow’s milk and the previously sought-after nut milks. Advocates tout oat milk's neutral taste, creamy texture, and digestibility. It can also reinforce the heart and immune system and beautify skin.

Wellness is associated with your lifestyle. Wellness depends on many factors, such as proper weight control, good nutrition, avoiding risk factors such as alcohol abuse and smoking and exercise. People who manage their lifestyle are more productive, healthier and have fewer workplace absences.

Since lifestyle is the leading factor determining your general health, it is important to set healthy goals and have control over your life. The choices you make have a huge influence on your wellness; therefore consistent self-care is vital. While medicine can cure the disease, the wellness lifestyle encourages you to take responsibility for your life.

Wellness is not an absence of diseases. It is an approach developed to achieve the balance between social and emotional functioning. Wellness is a process through which you start making choices towards a healthier lifestyle.

Wellness is a positive approach to life, which emphasizes the importance of the mind and spirit. A wellness-oriented lifestyle means that everything you feel, say and do has an impact on your health.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle category is the intersection between life, technology, and DIY. Here you can expect to find recommendations on the best gadgets to give as gifts for under $49.99. What's a better way to say "I care about you" than giving your friend a Crash Safe survival tool?

Or maybe you want to splurge on yourself? You can learn about what tech products are going viral in America right now. Take the Google Wifi system that covers your whole home in the most secure and unwavering wifi, for example. Because you'll find that this is one gift you'll never want to give away.

Alternatively, you can check out articles on how to save money through savvy DIYs that actually apply to your busy life. Forget macrame and macaroni art, learn how to prevent thousands of dollars in car repairs. Information like this is bound to make you happy. Just probably not your mechanic.

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The human brain is so much more than a three-pound block of grey matter. It controls all our life functions, conscious and unconscious. It encapsulates all our memories, emotions, creativity, and morals. There are only a few things in our body that are not governed by our brains.

The brain is made up of a cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. Within that, it is further divided into two hemispheres and several lobes. The cerebrum handles basic senses like touch, vision, and hearing, as well as more complicated functions like speech, reasoning, and emotion. The cerebellum is responsible for movement, posture, and balance. The brainstem helps with unconscious functions like breathing, heart rate, sleep cycles, and swallowing.

Within the main part of the brain, the cerebrum, there are natural fissures. These fissures are called lobes, and each serves a specific function but do not work on their own. For example, the frontal lobe handles personality, behavior, and emotion; this cannot work without the parietal lobe. The parietal lobe interprets language as well as visual and audible senses. Without a lobe to interpret what we see and hear, we cannot for react to stimulus.

What is the Circadian Rhythm?

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9ssro-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-0-0"><span data-text="true">Because of its position in the body, and its frequent use, the foot is prone to sprains, breaks, and infection. Genetic factors, such as fallen arches flat feet, can cause back and leg pain. Feet contain pressure points that connect to the rest of our bodies. Reflexology is a type of massage </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-1-0"><span data-text="true">solely</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9ssro-2-0"><span data-text="true"> focused on the feet. This type of massage activates the foot's pressure points. Foot health is important to </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-3-0"><span data-text="true">overall</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9ssro-4-0"><span data-text="true"> body health. When they cramp, swell, or tingle it can bring you great discomfort.</span></span></div>
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