Archive for the ‘Diseases’ Category

Vitamin D Links To Parkinson’s Disease

July 13th, 2010 Manny

High levels of vitamin D could lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Low sunlight leads to a chronic lack of the nutrient. In Finland, first hypothesized that Parkinson’s may be caused by a continuously inadequate vitamin D status leading to a chronic loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain.

According to the researchers, Vitamin D is supplied chiefly by the sun’s ultraviolet rays and a small range of foods play a role in bone health and may also be linked to cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. (more…)

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What Are the Office Health Risks

May 20th, 2010 Manny

Did you know that sitting at your desk all day can be hazardous to your health? Stressful work environment can result to back pain, eyestrain and sleep problems. The number of physically demanding jobs were cut in half, leaving more employees susceptible to desk-job-related health problems.

Here’s the list of 6 office-related maladies and learn how to prevent them:

  • Bacteria: In terms of bacteria, our desk is 400 times more dirty than our toilet. People eat on their desk that is why they turn their desks into bacteria. The phone is the dirtiest, desktop is next and followed by mouse and the computer.

Action: If you eat at your desk, make sure that you have hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes so you could wipe down your work surface everyday. This will also protect you from germs sprayed into the air by coughing and sneezing of other people. Use paper towel instead of sponge in the office kitchen. (more…)

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Allergy Myths, Facts And Solutions

April 28th, 2010 Manny

Allergies can impair our strength and vitality, which make us more prone to developing illnesses such as ear infections or sinus, headaches, low energy, sleep issues and irritability. For the past 10 years, hay fever is increasing dramatically that affects about 60 million people in the U.S. due to the following:

  • “Cleaner” Existence: Our immune systems become weaker since few of us live on farms and exposure to a variety of germs – that help build up our immune systems – lessen.
  • Processed Foods: Some experts also suggest that the chemical we’re ingesting from processed foods may play a vital role.

It is important that you have the knowledge about allergy facts that will help you feel better. Below are the list of the biggest allergy myths and how to deal with it. (more…)

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How to Cope With the Pain of Arthritis

April 17th, 2010 Manny

Are you suffering from arthritis?

Arthritis is a crippling condition associated with the inflammation of a muscle joint. The inflammation is often caused by the rubbing of the bones. Such condition can sometimes cause burning sensations which can make one feel tired. Obesity, bad postures, or a traumatic injury may lead to the development of arthritis.

If you are trying to cope with arthritis, life can sometimes be a real struggle. It can limit your ability to maintain a socially active life. But you can learn to live with this disease without permitting it to rule your life. To ease the pain while continuing your daily life, here are some things you can do:

Keep a Positive Attitude

To learn to cope with arthritis, you must try to keep a positive attitude. Your mind can be conditioned to thwart off physical ailments. Try to maintain your social life, laugh with your friends, and keep doing the things you do daily. Stay focused on the positive things in life. (more…)

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Bananas Can Block HIV-1 Infection

March 21st, 2010 Manny

bananasAccording to American medical researchers, a certain compound in a banana fruit could be helpful in reducing the rate of infection for sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, which in turn causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS.

This compound is identified as a lectin or sugar-binding protein which can be found in ripe bananas and called it BanLec. BanLec could be used as HIV1-blocker which prevents the virus from entering the body. On March 19 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry where Michael Swanson and his colleagues wrote their paper stating, “BanLec is a potential component for an anti-viral microbicide that could be used to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV-1.” (more…)

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Factors that Increase the Risk of Stroke

March 18th, 2010 Manny

strokeStroke is one of the top killing illnesses in the world. It affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Some of them had died but most of them are suffering from disabilities.

Stroke or “brain attacks” could occur in two ways. One is the ischemic stroke, which occurs when the flowing of blood in our brain got interrupted and the other one is called hemorrhagic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts.

The causes of stroke can be controllable and uncontrollable. Genetics, age and race are somehow uncontrollable. (more…)

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