BE ATTENTIVE: DIABETES COULD TRIGGER YOUR BRAIN TOO!
Diabetic encephalopathy is the damage to brain which is caused due to uncontrolled long term blood glucose. Encephalopathy is becoming more widely recognized as more people are diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetic encephalopathy presents itself both mentally and physically. It can induce an altered mental state, cognitive decline, changes in […]
Why do people get cancer?
A major function of the immune system is to recognize foreign objects (viruses, bacteria, parasites, splinters, and anything else that isn’t supposed to be in your body) and destroy them. Immune cells do this by recognizing specific targets on the surface of the item to be destroyed. Cancer cells are abnormal and may be recognized as ‘foreign’ […]
HOW PCOS & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RELATED?
PCOS (Poly cystic ovary syndrome) is a disease involving the development of multiple cysts in the ovaries. Its global prevalence is increasing day by day due to the development of multiple complications along with it. The complications originated by PCOS involve infertility, hirsutism, skin problems, insulin resistance, cardiovascular health risk, etc. It is reported that […]
STRUGGLING WITH JOINT PAIN IN PCOS
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME is one of the most common diseases among women of childbearing age and cause of infertility. There are over 5 million affected women in the US and 105 million worldwide who are suffering from PCOS. Another disease i.e. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS is a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints. It has […]
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR IMPROVING ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION!
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED) is a common medical disorder which decreases the quality of life in men. Its prevalence is increasing worldwide with estimated 322 million cases by the year 2025. Risk factors associated with erectile dysfunction which are modifiable include Smoking Lack of physical activity Poor diet Overweight or obesity Metabolic syndrome such as diabetes, […]
PATIENT EMPOWERMENT: TAKING CHARGE OF DIABETES
Nowadays, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the society. Tight blood glucose control, dietary requirements and intake of regular medication are only few things that a diabetic patient needs to manage in order to prevent long-term complications. Assured continuity of care does not only create many challenges […]
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: QUITTING ALCOHOL IS TOUGH BUT WORTH
UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE factors such as alcohol consumption have major impact on the severity of erectile dysfunction in men. It is long regarded as a risk factor for erectile dysfunction. Alcohol consumption leads to marked distress and interpersonal difficulty in erectile deficient men. It has been found that 61% of patients dependent on alcohol suffer from […]
BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR EYES DURING DIABETES!
DIABETIC EYE DISEASE is a serious condition to be found in the diabetic individuals who face problem in their eyes. This disease has the potential to cause severe vision loss and blindness. Diabetic eye disease has no early stage symptoms. There is no pain and vision may not change until the disease becomes severe. It is […]
Know about Prostate Cancer
What Is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer develops in a man’s prostate, the walnut-sized gland just below the bladder that produces some of the fluid in semen. It’s the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Prostate cancer often grows very slowly and may not cause significant harm. But some types are more aggressive and can spread […]
SPORTS & EXERCISE TO CONTROL BLOOD GLUCOSE
Maintaining the blood glucose levels under required range is always a difficult task for diabetic individuals. It is always under attention for diabetics to know what to do to keep the blood glucose (or sugar) in range, even under the most challenging circumstances. There are many prevention and treatment strategies to lower the sudden hikes […]