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How to Save a Life: What You Need to Know About Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is a serious and life-threatening condition that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. It is not exactly the same as a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage in the blood flow to the heart. Cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical problem in the heart that disrupts its normal rhythm. This can result in ventricular fibrillation, a chaotic quivering of the heart muscle that prevents it from pumping blood effectively. Without blood flow, the brain and other vital organs are deprived of oxygen and begin to die within minutes.   According to the American Heart Association (AHA), about 356,000 people in the US experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, and only 10% of them survive. The survival rate drops by 10% for every minute that passes without treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to act quickly and provide immediate care to someone who suffers cardiac arrest. What are the signs and symptoms of card...

Zepbound: A New Hope for Obesity and Diabetes Treatment

  Hi there, and welcome to Pulse OfYour Health, the blog where we talk about everything related to health and wellness. Today, we're going to discuss a new drug that has been making headlines lately: Zepbound. Zepbound is a product of Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical giant that specializes in developing treatments for diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. Zepbound is a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it mimics the action of two hormones that regulate appetite and glucose metabolism. By doing so, Zepbound helps people with obesity and diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels more effectively. Zepbound has recently received FDA approval for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. This is a big deal, because obesity and diabetes are major health problems that affect millions of people worldwide. Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and many other chronic conditions. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, a...