When under stress, the body releases hormones that can cause blood glucose levels to increase. This may cause adverse symptoms in people with diabetes, but management is possible. If you’re experiencing stress or feeling threatened, your body...
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Cervical cancer develops in a woman’s cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina). Almost all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted...
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The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to increase globally especially in developing countries, with different risk factors contributing to the surge. This is a result of rapid urbanization and the westernization of lifestyle...
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Cardiovascular disease is a general term for a condition affecting the blood vessels of the heart. It is usually associated with a buildup of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots. It could...
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Breast and Cervical Cancers are the highest killer solid cancers in ladies. More ladies survive these diseases in developed countries than developing countries. One out of ten of those positive cases will survive 5 years in developing countries...
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Mhealth (mobile health) is a general term for the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology to support the achievement of health objectives. The most common application of Mhealth is the use of mobile devices to educate consumers about...
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Reproductive health is an important component of men’s overall health and well-being. Too often, males have been overlooked in discussions of reproductive health, especially when reproductive issues such as contraception and infertility...
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About 80% of the human body is made up of water. Every organ, cell and tissue in the human body uses it to function properly. Water is really important to us; you can stay hydrated by drinking water and taking certain foods with high water...
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Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. It was analyzed that those who sat for more than eight hours a day with no physical activity had a risk of dying similar to those with obesity and smokers...
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Set up reminder: you can use your phone or smart watch’s alarm function to set up reminders. Use a pillbox: get a pillbox that is printed with the days of the week. Load it up once a week with all your medication, so you’ll always be able to...
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Missing your window: some pain medications work best when taken before meals. Failing to address the symptoms early may result in difficulty suppressing potential flare-ups. The treatment might not be effective: for example where antibiotics are...
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People need to be aware of carcinogenic foods. What are carcinogenic foods? These are processed food, overcooked food and fried food. These kind of food leads to different kinds of cancer in the body. Being aware of what we eat will help with the...
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