Positioned just above the spinal cord, the brain stem controls vital functions of the body such as the heartbeat, blood pressure as well as the breathing. The human body is dependent on the brain stem for its survival. Any problems in the brain stem can instantly cause several long term as well as short term problems in the body, even leading to life threatening situations in some cases. A stroke is one of the most severe and serious conditions affecting the brain stem. Stroke is one of the lead...

According to Union health ministry preventive health program, around one of every eight people in India have high blood pressure. Hypertension is a very common chronic medical condition, being the underlying cause of around 4 in every 20 conditions affecting the human body. The causes of Hypertension are not very clearly known. However, some potential causes of Hypertension have been identified as recurring patterns over a period of time. These causes are different for the two different types of...

Hypertension is a condition that is often associated with few to no symptoms. This makes Hypertension a more dangerous condition as it worsens with the passage of time if not treated properly, while the absence of any symptoms makes for an increased difficulty in the treatment of Hypertension. It is recommended that you consult an expert in case you notice the following symptoms of Hypertension: Headaches Shortness of breath Nosebleeds Abnormal heartbeat Chest pain Blurred vision Fatig...

To live your life to the fullest, a healthy heart is what you need. You probably already know that a well-balanced diet and regular exercises will help you amplify your heart health and also support heart failure treatment. But, is that all? Which exercises will actually do good? Should you practice them every day? We have all the answers right here. Incorporate these 5 simple exercises into your everyday lifestyle and strengthen your heart and intensify its happiness.  Walking  Ther...

The heart is one of the most crucial and hardworking organs of the body and proper heart function is essential to support life. Its main function includes pumping blood carrying oxygen and nutrients to all organs of the body. Besides carrying the clean blood, the heart also transports the blood carrying waste products such as carbon dioxide to the lungs so they can be eliminated from the body. Because of the crucial roles that the heart performs, it naturally becomes important to keep it healthy...

Cardiac arrest is an extremely critical heart condition. In a cardiac arrest, the heart abruptly stops pumping blood, which restricts blood flow to the brain and other vital organs in the body causing them to lose consciousness. The heart has an electrical system and function of its own which controls the rhythm of the heartbeat. A sudden cardiac arrest may occur as a result of the electrical disturbances or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Physical stress, severe lack of oxygen, intense physic...