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The song “All of me loves all of you” by the famous singer John Legend perfectly describes one of the most complex feelings we humans can possibly feel - Love. We are stuck here either trying to find love or figuring out the emotion of love itself. While we are in the lifelong process of figuring out what love actually is, we also experience many health advantages associated with this emotion.
Endocrine disorders are associated with the endocrine glands. Various endocrine glands in our body produce different hormones responsible for vital functions. The deficiency of respective hormones can cause several problems, called endocrine disorders. The endocrine system regulates glucose levels in the blood and manages growth, thyroid, sexual dysfunction, irregular menstrual cycles in women, and other hormonal imbalances. There are several risk factors and diseases associated with an irregular endocrine system. Some of them are mentioned below.
The two kidneys in the human body are very vital organs required for our body to function properly. The kidneys filter out all the unwanted substances from the blood and pass it out as urine and keep the right number of electrolytes. The blood is filtered about forty times a day by the kidneys. When the blood is run through the kidneys, they filter out the waste and adjust the salt, minerals, water and essential vitamins as per the body’s requirement. The filtered blood circulates in the body collecting more impurities and waste produced by the body and carrying it to the kidneys, repeating the cycle.
Neurodegeneration is a disease in which the central nervous system cells start to continuously deteriorate. Neurodegeneration can worsen over time, and no cure has been discovered yet. Neurodegeneration might be genetic or due to a brain stroke or a tumour. It can also present itself in someone who consumes large amounts of alcohol or people exposed to certain bacteria or viruses.
Contrary to its name, Heart Failure does not mean the heart stops working altogether. But, it is a chronic and progressive condition where the heart muscles are weakened, and as a result, it does not pump as much blood as it should. The body’s ability to absorb oxygen in the blood is as good as the heart’s level of blood pumping. When the heart fails to deliver oxygen-rich blood to various parts of the body, the body starts underperforming, resulting in fatigue and shortness of breath. Doing everyday activities like walking, climbing up the stairs, etc., becomes difficult.
Diabetes is a medical condition where blood sugar levels are constantly higher than the normal range for an extended period. It is a chronic condition but needn’t be worried about as it can be managed through proper diet and medication. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body in the process of blood sugar regulation. When it comes to a diabetic person, one possibility would be the pancreas not producing enough insulin for the glucose to be regulated. There might be another possibility where the body does not use the produced insulin effectively to regulate blood sugar levels.
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a Neurodevelopmental disorder. It is referred to with a broad range of conditions. People who come under the spectrum of autism have challenges with speech, picking up on social cues, repetitive behaviors, and verbal and non-verbal communication. People who suffer from such Neurodevelopmental conditions as ASD and ADHD are called Neuro-divergent and people with no such conditions are called Neurotypical.
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that develops from the lymphocytes, whereas a lymphocyte is a type of White Blood Cell (WBC). The growth of tumors in the lymphocytes causes lymphoma. The tumors affect the blood, lymph nodes, thymus, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. There are many subtypes of lymphoma, but lymphoma is the most commonly divided into two types, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (majority of cases) and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The two types are mainly divided based on how they develop, spread, and are treated.
When we talk about mental health, it's necessary to understand everything in detail, including the differences. With that said, we will begin with the differences between trauma and complex trauma.
Men often take their health for granted. Medical professionals can treat and cure preventable health problems most of the time if it is detected early. Men of all ages (including boys and youths) need to go for regular check-ups. Men who are over 40 are advised to go at least once a year.
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