Stress and coping
Stress and coping Stress is a normal natural reaction of the body to any kind of physical, mental or emotional pressure. Contrary to some popular belief that stress is only caused by pressure of a high workload, any change or...
Type of brain cancers
Introduction This November 2021, we will be talking about brain tumors during the Brain Cancer Awareness Week, a topic still relatively unknown to the public. Yet, brain tumors, even though not very common in the general population, represent the second...
Osteoporose
World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20th each year, to highlight awareness about diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Almost everyone forms their own definition around this disease, so we’ll start by going a bit...
Menopause: impact on other medical conditions
World Menopause Day takes place every year on October 18th with the aim to raise awareness around this important topic impacting every woman at some stage in their life. Although menopause often is minimalized by women, the hormonal imbalance associated...
Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular Health Do you know cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the no.1 cause of death across the globe, killing one in every three people? Smoking, high cholesterol levels, and hypertension are the major risk factors for CVDs. However, certain underlying conditions...
What happens to alcohol in your body?
The effects of alcohol consumption and intoxication on the mind and body are widely described. So are the symptoms of alcohol abuse, dependence, and withdrawal. But have you ever wondered what happens to alcohol in your body? This is what...
What Is Chronic Cough?
Coughing is an essential body reflex, one that protects the body from foreign irritants. Through coughing, the body works to remove the detected irritant before it has the chance to do any harm. However, we often see people dealing with...
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that can also affect other tissues such as joint surfaces or the eye. There is no single form of psoriasis, but a whole range of different pathologies that can manifest themselves...
How Efficient Is Vaccination Against Hepatitis?
How Efficient Is Vaccination Against Hepatitis? Every hepatitis virus is life-threatening because it ultimately damages the liver and hinders its function. The best way to protect against hepatitis is a vaccination that has been proven to be effective. Hepatitis vaccines...
Impact Of Physical Activity On Hepatic Health
Maintaining your liver health is essential to prevent any liver disorder. Healthy nutrition, including adequate consumption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, is necessary for keeping your liver healthy. But apart from nutrition, physical activity is equally vital to reduce the...
