General Health
Fatty Acids: What They Are and Why They Matter
Fatty acids are a type of organic acid. They are the main building blocks of lipids, which are the fats found in food and in your …
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General Health
Folic Acid: Benefits, Sources & Deficiency Signs
The natural form found in food is called folate. The synthetic form — used in supplements and fortified foods — is called folic …
General Health
Liver Cell Failure: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It filters toxins from your blood, helps with digestion, controls …
General Health
Heart: How Your Heart Works and Why It Matters
Your heart health affects every part of your body. The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood to your organs and tissues around …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
When blood does not move properly, it can pool and form clots inside the heart. If a clot breaks free and travels to the brain, it …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a vascular condition that causes small blood vessels in the skin to overreact to cold temperatures or …
Sexual Health & STDs
Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Erectile dysfunction is not the same as having the occasional difficulty with an erection. Most men experience that at some point …
General Health
Pantothenic Acid: Benefits, Sources & Daily Needs
Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin. Your body cannot store it in large amounts, so you need to get it regularly from …
General Health
Stroke: Causes, Symptoms & Recovery in Canada
A stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off or when a blood vessel in the …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The liver performs hundreds of jobs in your body. One of its most important roles is filtering out harmful substances — such as …