What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a clustering or “constellation” of health markers. Although there are several definitions of what is required to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, in the United States most health care professionals use criteria from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association. That definition […]
What Is Menstrual Disorders?
Some women get through their monthly periods easily with few or no concerns. Their periods come like clockwork, starting and stopping at nearly the same time every month, causing little more than a minor inconvenience. However, other women experience a host of physical and/or emotional symptoms just before and during menstruation. From heavy bleeding and […]
35 Percent of Teenagers in Delhi Struggling With Obesity, Low Self-Esteem and Binge-Eating:Survey
Obesity is one of the most pervasive, chronic diseases that is fast making inroads in the modern urban lifestyle. Obesity is a disorder, involving accumulation of excess body fat under the skin(subcutaneous) and around the organs (visceral) which increases the risk of health. According to a latest survey, 35 per cent of teenagers in Delhi […]
Heart Disease Symptoms, Risk Factors, Causes & Stats
Overview Listen to Your Heart Many women don’t recognize the warning signs of coronary heart disease (CHD) until their health—and their lives—are in jeopardy. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), coronary heart disease is the single leading cause of death for American women. In fact, nearly twice as many women die from heart attack, […]
What Is Naturopathy?
Naturopathic medicine doesn’t follow a single road to good health. It combines nature with modern science. This approach to health care embraces a wide array of noninvasive techniques and therapies, including traditional healing methods, principles and practices. Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians work with the body’s inherent ability […]
HIV And AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Overview AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The disease alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. This susceptibility worsens as the syndrome progresses. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a disease […]
About Health Insurance
Overview Health insurance is a plan offered by insurance providers that is designed to protect you financially when health problems arise. On one hand, issues with health have become unavoidable thanks to changes in the environment and lifestyle over the past few decades. Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn’t guarantee a healthy body these days. On the […]
Benefits And Drawbacks Of Affordable Medical Health Insurance
The point with medical health insurance is that certain need not really be too upset about it if you’re employed and obtain the benefits together with your job. Nevertheless, at occasions, you may seem like your medical health insurance is insufficient or doesn’t have adequate coverage to your account. Hence, you might like to check […]
Scared Of Cancer? Don’t Be Anymore With Nexavar
Cancer is not a disease, it is a fear and everyone is scare to face it. The cells inducing cancer in a human body spread faster than anticipated. There is hardly any medication that has been invented to spread these cancer cells. It is a revolution with Nexavar that is said to be blocking the spread as […]
What Is Oral Health?
Oral health goes far beyond having sound white teeth and no cavities. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health, the mouth (including the gums, teeth and jawbone) is a “mirror for general health and well-being.”Major oral health issues of concern to women include gum disease, dry mouth, canker sores, tooth loss and […]
What Is Obesity?
America has become a country with a rapidly expanding population of overweight people. Today approximately 68.3 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese, and 33.9 percent are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The obesity epidemic is a rapidly growing problem in this country. In 2000, no state had […]
What Is Nutrition? And Why Is The Need For Nutrition?
It’s a cliche, to be sure, but a balanced diet is the key to good nutrition and good health. Following that diet, however, isn’t always that easy. One challenge is that women often feel too busy to eat healthfully, and it’s often easier to pick up fast food than to prepare a healthy meal at […]