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Difficulty in breathing is a common complaint these days, with rising pollution coupled with the onset of winter. Though not all cases are severe and require medical attention, but if you constantly find it hard to breathe, gasp for breath mostly with the problem becoming worse when you lie down, you must seek medical help immediately. It could be a sign of pulmonary edema!
Winter is upon us and so is the “annual allergy fest”. If you suffer from prolonged episodes of itchy or watery eyes, stuffy nose, congestion, cough, irritated skin and mild to a severe headache, then beware. You might be at risk of falling prey to allergies. Do you know why allergies aggravate in winters?
You’ve been smoking for quite some time now and want to quit? Don’t know how? Here’s what you can do…Addictions are difficult to quit but NOT IMPOSSIBLE! If you have decided to be in control of your body rather than becoming a slave to tobacco for life, you are already on the right path.
Being diabetic does not mean depriving yourself of good tasting food. You can be eating everything you like and yet keep your diabetes in check by following these simple yet effective eating tips: Focus on superfoods: To manage diabetes and keep your blood sugar level consistent; eating foods that are rich in nutrients, fiber, and vitamins but low in carbohydrates and calories is the key to taking good care of yourself.
Smoking is harmful! Period. Smoking is known to be the number one cause of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is also considered to be the topmost cause for people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Smoking cigarettes regularly transforms normal cells into cancer cells leading to a host of health issues, which if not controlled can prove to be life-threatening in the long run.
A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is either interrupted or reduced. When this happens, the brain does not get enough oxygen or nutrients, and brain cells start to die. Nearly 800,000 people worldwide have a stroke each year. That equates to about 1 person every 40 seconds. Strokes need to be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible to minimize brain damage. This article will explain why strokes occur and how they are treated, as well as explore the different types and steps a person can take to prevent a stroke.
Your immune system plays an extremely vital role in your body by producing antibodies to defend against germs, viruses, bacteria, and the like, as well as ensuring none of the cells are abnormal or degenerating. In many ways, your immune system can easily rival the brain in terms of complexity, and self-awareness.
We all are aware of numerous ways to take care of the body. But, what about taking care of your mind? Mental health is the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. When we practice good mental health habits, it is easier to handle stress and other problems. Read this article to Learn about different ways to build good mental health.
It is normal for many women to feel nervous or uncertain before their visit to the gynecologist. It means accepting the fact that you have stepped from girlhood into womanhood. A gynecologist helps you listen to your body more carefully. With regular gynaecological check-up, you can take control of your physical, sexual, and reproductive well-being including - birth control, childbirth, and menopause. An ob-gyn also screens for cancer, treats infections, and performs surgery for pelvic organ or urinary tract problems.
You merely don’t inherit skin color, height, or eye color through your genes, it can also be the probability of having a heart attack. Studies have indicated that, if heart diseases run in your family, then you are very likely to develop them too. Another disturbing factor is that there are many types of hereditary conditions such as congenital heart disease (at birth) to atherosclerotic (due to aging), all of them are hereditary.
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