Several chronic diseases may arise as you become older and this is not uncommon. Most people over the age of 60 will have a chronic disease, like hypertension (high blood >> Read More ...
The prostate gland is an accessory gland in males sitting beneath the bladder and encircling the urethra. It produces and secretes prostatic fluid into the urethra which >> Read More ...
Acid is an integral part of the stomach’s function. Not only does the stomach produce acid but it also has mechanisms to hold it without being damaged. The stomach acid is >> Read More ...
Tiredness is a daily occurrence which we all will experience after a long day of being awake and active. Everybody feels unusually tired at some point or the other. It may >> Read More ...
Movement through the bowels is constantly occurring to some degree. It ensures that food, fluids and feces move along the bowels at varying speeds where it can be processed >> Read More ...
We all feel tired at times and sometimes this can be severe whre it is referred to as fatigue. Normally rest, proper hydration and adequate nutrition are sufficient for most of us to recover within a day or more and our normal energy levels are restored. Ongoing fatigue, particularly when there is no clearly identifiable >> Read More ...
Regular exercise is one of the proven methods for losing weight alongside calorie restriction and other dietary changes. In the face of the obesity epidemic in recent decades, exercise should not be seen as optional for weight management but rather as a mandatory strategy to lose weight. Health authorities advise 120 to >> Read More ...
It is not uncommon to experience a midday dip but for some people it can be severe. In these cases there may be tiredness to the point that a person feels the need to sleep in order to recover. While it would be considered normal or acceptable if a person has not had a proper night’s sleep or with abnormally >> Read More ...
Symptoms associated with computer use is becoming common place these days due to the widespread use of interactive electronic devices both at home and at work. Headaches associated with computer use is one such common symptom. It is not always due to the computer itself as it is due to poor practices on part of the user, >> Read More ...
Cancer can arise anywhere in the body where living tissue exists. It can also spread to any site away from where it originates. Some organs are more prone to cancers especially when there are certain risk factors present. The lungs, breasts, prostate, colon and rectum are the most commonly affect areas. Small bowel (small >> Read More ...
