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  What Is an Arrhythmia? Your heart beats because of tiny electrical signals that tell it when to squeeze and pump blood. In a healthy heart, those signals fire in perfect rhythm — like a metronome. But if something interrupts the signals, your heartbeat can become: Too fast → called tachycardia Too slow → called bradycardia Irregular or fluttery → called fibrillation ❤️ Common Types of Arrhythmias Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and too fast. Blood may not flow properly, increasing the risk of clots. Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): The heart suddenly starts beating very fast — sometimes over 150 beats per minute! Ventricular Tachycardia: Starts in the lower chambers (ventricles) and can be dangerous if untreated. Bradycardia: The heart beats too slowly, often under 60 beats per minute. ⚠️ Symptoms to Watch For Feeling like your heart is racing, skipping, or pounding  Dizzine...

  🧠 What Are Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are illnesses where people develop unhealthy thoughts and behaviors around food, weight, or body shape. They’re not about vanity — they’re often connected to stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem . 🍎 The Main Types Anorexia Nervosa Extreme restriction of food or calories Intense fear of gaining weight Can cause serious health issues like weak bones, heart problems, and fatigue Bulimia Nervosa Eating large amounts of food (bingeing), then trying to get rid of it (purging) through vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise Often tied to guilt and shame Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Frequently eating large amounts of food without purging Feels out of control and leads to emotional distress Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Avoiding certain foods or eating very little, but not because of weight concerns — often due to sensory issues or fear of choking ⚠️ Signs...