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- Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all other organs in the body Having anemia can cause tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath
- Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially deadly viral infection that attacks the respiratory system
- How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them
- Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart The condition also increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications
- Heart attack - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart's arteries If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form The clot can block arteries, causing a heart attack During a heart attack, a lack of blood flow causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die
- Dehydration - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Dehydration occurs when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in Then the body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to do its usual work Not replacing lost fluids leads to dehydration Anyone can become dehydrated But the condition is more serious for infants, children and older adults The most common cause of dehydration in young children is diarrhea and vomiting Older
- Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
In general, whole foods are better for you than fiber supplements Fiber supplements don't provide the variety of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other healthful nutrients that whole foods do Your healthcare professional may recommend a fiber supplement if diet changes don't add enough fiber to your diet or if you have certain health conditions
- Alzheimers disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include forgetting recent events or conversations Over time, Alzheimer's disease leads to serious memory loss and affects a person's ability to do everyday tasks
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