Jack Maher

  • what is AFib, AFib, atrial fibrillation

    What Causes Afib?

    You may have heard of a heart condition by the name of Atrial Fibrillation, or simply Afib, as it has become more common of late. Afib is a medical condition where the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, contract abnormally and irregularly. These rapid heartbeats are referred to as...
  • type 2 diabetes, diabetic, smoking and diabetes

    Beware If You Combine Smoking and Diabetes

    According to researchers at the University of Bloomington in Indiana and several other US research institutions, lung cancer could be a bigger threat to type 2 diabetics than to non-diabetics. In May of 2016, the British Journal of Cancer recorded the results of a study on 2,484 women whose...
  • paleo diet, paleo recipes, Quick Paleo Strawberry Crepes

    Paleo Strawberry Crepes

    Looking for a Paleo recipe that’s as quick and easy to make as it is delicious to enjoy? Finally, here’s a 15-minute crepes recipe for a swift Paleo treat that is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth! These crepes aren’t just Paleo approved but also dairy, grain, and gluten...
  • paleo diet, paleo recipes, Paleo Peach Parfait

    Paleo Peach Parfait

    Who doesn’t love a parfait? Thankfully not all parfaits have to be loaded with ice cream, chocolate, and other ingredients that aren’t as good for a healthy lifestyle. Instead, some come in much healthier, paleo options, such as this recipe for a delicious peach parfait! Not only that, but...
  • epilepsy medications, epileptic seizure, treatment of epilepsy

    Different Types of Epileptic Seizures

    Epilepsy is not a single disorder but a group of disorders that are characterized by recurring attacks. This is typically caused by abnormal electrical discharges from brain cells in the cerebral cortex. Types of epileptic seizures that occur with epilepsy vary depending on whether they are idiopathic or secondary....
  • type 2 diabetes, type 2 diabetes symptoms, type 1 diabetes, difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

    The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes are often thought of as being one and the same, but in actual fact, they are two very different diseases with one thing in common. They both cause a high blood sugar level. According to a survey carried out, type 2 diabetes...
  • advanced breast cancer, stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, breast cancer

    Aiding Loved Ones with Advanced Breast Cancer

    Living with advanced breast cancer can be very challenging. It reduces physical activities because of the deteriorating health and agony caused by the symptoms. A friend or a loved one who is struggling with breast cancer should always realize that he or she won’t be ostracized, taken for granted, or...
  • how does breast cancer spread, breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer

    Where and How Does Breast Cancer Spread?

    Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer today. Despite that, a positive breast cancer diagnosis will still strike concern and a sense of fear in almost anyone. Breast cancer can be quite dynamic in nature and capable of spreading to various parts of the body. Where...
  • breast cancer metastasis, metastasized breast cancer, how does breast cancer spread

    Understanding Breast Cancer Metastasis

    Did you know that breast cancer does not always remain on the breast? Instead, the cancerous cells spread to other vital organs and become life-threatening at this stage. In fact, no one dies of breast cancer when it remains only on the breast. Breast cancer metastasis refers to the...