There’s a saying that “blood is thicker than water,” but the blood that is too thick can be a serious medical issue. Although uncommon, there are some disorders that cause thick blood — including those that lead to an abnormally high number of blood cells and conditions that cause hypercoagulation, or excessive blood clotting. These disorders can lead… Read More »
Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Other kinds of dysfunction, such as cancer or viruses, are at least easily comprehended, if not so easily dealt with. A malfunctioning pancreas, troublesome though it may be, doesn’t strike to the heart of what it means to be human, and it will basically leave… Read More »
A sports nutritionist has broken the ‘fundamentals of fat loss’ down in a simple yet eye-opening graphic shared on Instagram. Ryan Pinto, the founder of High-Performance Nutrition Australia and the nutrition provider for the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, posted the viral graphic on his social media page to highlight how simple fat loss is to achieve.… Read More »
Moving a muscle usually involves communication between the muscle and the brain through nerves. The impetus to move a muscle may originate with the senses. For example, special nerve endings in the skin (sensory receptors) enable people to determine what something feels like, as when they feel the texture of the fabric or reach in their pocket to… Read More »
Losing weight does not have to be so difficult which is why fitness expert Jillian Michaels revealed some morning habits that can help you lose weight. Compiled from Yahoo! Lifestyle, here are seven tips that you can follow in the morning to help you maintain a healthier lifestyle and shed those extra pounds. Don’t skip breakfast: While this might… Read More »
Growing your hair is a task and requires time and patience. With the amount of time your hair takes to grow, and the trims you cannot avoid, it’s hard to resist the urge to give up. I’m not going to lie, growing your hair does require a lot of patience, but it also doesn’t have to be as… Read More »
London: Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body, which is often a result of blood loss or pregnancy. It’s important to treat iron deficiency anemia as it can increase the risk of illness and infection, as a lack of iron affects the immune system. It can also increase the risk of developing… Read More »
Heavy menstrual bleeding – referred to as menorrhagia (pronounced men-or-ray-jah) by the medical profession – affects a significant proportion of women. Menorrhagia can have several potential causes including fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the womb muscle) and hormonal imbalance .Any woman suffering from menorrhagia should see their doctor so that appropriate investigations can be done. As your case demonstrates,… Read More »
Don’t want pigmentation or rashes? Stop indulging in dairy products or sugar, says an expert. Kiran Lohia, medical director of Lumiere Dermatology, New Delhi, suggests what not to eat for healthy skin: No dairy products: Most people believe that “milk does a body good”, but the fact is that it is more harmful than you think. Dairy products… Read More »
It can be long and wavy, short and straight, frizzy and unmanageable, or smooth and shiny. Hair comes in many different lengths, styles, colors, and textures. Yet just about everyone — no matter what kind of hair they have — falls prey to at least one hair problem at some point in life.This article covers some of the most common hair dilemmas,… Read More »