Whelehans Health Blog
Schizophrenia Part 2
Posted by Eamonn Brady on
While the exact cause of schizophrenia is not known. There is evidence that the balance of some brain chemicals (eg. dopamine) is altered which means that the messages from the brain do not pass correctly.
Schizophrenia Part 1
Posted by Eamonn Brady on
Schizophrenia is a mental illness associated with symptoms which include hallucinations (can include seeing and hearing things), delusions (false ideas), disordered thoughts, and problems with mood, behaviour and motivation. Like other mental illnesses, there is a general misunderstanding of schizophrenia amongst the public.
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Peripheral arterial disease
Posted by Eamonn Brady on
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts the blood supply to leg muscles. It is also known as peripheral vascular disease.
Swollen Ankles (Part 2)
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Swollen Ankles (Part 2)
This is the concluding part of last week’s article in the Westmeath Topic on swollen ankles and fluid retention.
Swollen Ankles (Part 1)
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Swollen Ankles (Part 1)
Feet and ankles more commonly swell as they are furthest away from the heart meaning the heart’s force of “pushing” blood through our blood vessels is weakest and because of the forces of gravity.