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Cardio
Cardiac Latin cardiacus, from Greek kardiakos, from kardia
"Hear Rate 75 bpm, you're sitting down aren't you!"
— ♥ Wiri
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The average human heart, beating at 72 beats per minute, will beat approximately 2.5 billion times during an average 66 year life span. It weighs approximately 250 to 300 grams (9 to 11 oz) in females and 300 to 350 grams (11 to 12 oz) in males.
Cardio Ailments
Bradycardia
Bradycardia (Greek βραδυκαρδία, bradykardía, "heart slowness"), in the context of adult medicine, is the resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute, though it is seldom symptomatic until the rate drops below 50 beat/min. It may cause cardiac arrest in some patients, because those with bradycardia may not be pumping enough oxygen to their heart. It sometimes results in fainting, shortness of breath, and if severe enough, death. Learn more...
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Middle English, from Old English thurst; akin to Old High German durst thirst, Latin torrēre to dry, parch, Old Irishtart dryness, thirst, Greek tersesthai to become dry
"It's been 1 hour since your last drink and you are five drinks short of your target. Get something to drink."
— ♥ Wiri
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Thirst is the craving for fluids, resulting in the basic instinct of animals to drink. It is an essential mechanism involved in fluid balance. It arises from a lack of fluids and/or an increase in the concentration of certain osmolites, such as salt. If the water volume of the body falls below a certain threshold or the osmolite concentration becomes too high, the brain signals thirst.
Thirst Ailments
Dehydration
In physiology and medicine, dehydration (hypohydration) is defined as the excessive loss of body fluid. It is literally the removal of water (Ancient Greek: ὕδωρ hýdōr) from an object; however, in physiological terms, it entails a deficiency of fluid within an organism. Dehydration of skin and mucous membranes can be called medical dryness. Learn more...
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Middle English, from Old English hungor; akin to Old High German hungar hunger, Lithuanian kanka torture
"You've only had 1 feeding today and that was three hours ago, it may be time to eat soon."
— ♥ Wiri
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Hunger is a feeling experienced when one has a need to eat food. Hunger is different from appetite, the desire (rather than need) to eat food. Satiety is the absence of hunger. The often unpleasant feeling of hunger originates from the hypothalamus releasing hormones that target receptors in the liver. Although a healthy, well-nourished individual can survive for weeks without food intake, the sensation of hunger typically manifests after only a few hours without eating and is generally considered to be unpleasant. Learn more...
Hunger Ailments
Starvation
Starvation is a severe reduction in vitamin, nutrient and energy intake. It is the most extreme form of malnutrition. In humans, prolonged starvation can cause permanent organ damage and eventually, death. The term inanition refers to the symptoms and effects of starvation. Learn more...
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Middle English slepe, from Old English slæp; akin to Old High German slāf sleep and perhaps to Latin labi to slip, slide
"Don't worry 5 hours down and you get to go back to bed in nine hours.
— ♥ Wiri
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Sleep is a naturally recurring state characterized by reduced or absent consciousness, relatively suspended sensory activity, and inactivity of nearly all voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, and is more easily reversible than being in hibernation or a coma. Sleep is also a heightened anabolic state, accentuating the growth and rejuvenation of the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems. It is observed in all mammals, all birds, and many reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Sleep Ailments
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, or dyssomnia, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep at inappropriate times, such as while at work. People with narcolepsy often experience disturbed nocturnal sleep and an abnormal daytime sleep pattern, which often is confused with insomnia. Narcoleptics, when falling asleep, generally experience the REM stage of sleep within 10 minutes; whereas most people do not experience REM sleep until an hour or so later. Learn more...
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Middle English, from Old English mōd; akin to Old High German muot mood
"Only 2 high fives, let's spread the love"
— ♥ Wiri
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A mood is a relatively long lasting emotional state. Moods differ from emotions in that they are less specific, less intense, and less likely to be triggered by a particular stimulus or event. Moods generally have either a positive or negative valence. In other words, people typically speak of being in a good mood or a bad mood. Unlike acute, emotional feelings like fear and surprise, moods often last for hours or days.
Mood Ailments
Depression
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, or problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions; and may contemplate or attempt suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment may be present. Learn more...
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Wiri is not a real nurse.
"Yes I am!" — Wiri
No she's not, I made her up, her name has no special meaning other than it rhymes with Siri and it sounds like weary. No more rhyming, I mean it.
"No one loves me. Anybody want a peanut." — Wiri