Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. For some people, hepatitis C is a short-term illness but for 70%–85% of ... Read more
Here are the truths behind some common myths about breast cancer. Myth 1: Men do not get breast cancer; it affects women only. Males can get breast cancer too, although it’s one in 1,000. Most cases of male breast cancer are detected in men between the ages of 60 and 70, although the condition ... Read more
Anyone looking to quit smoking should first be mentally prepared to resist cravings and tolerate withdrawal headaches and lethargy. A recent study on quitting smoking suggests that those who had stronger links between the reward and controlling impulsive behavior sides of the brain were more likely ... Read more
A little stress is life is good for us, but too much stress can overwhelm us. Here are some easy tips to help you better manage stress: Identify what's causing stress. If you feel stressed, write down the cause, your thoughts and your mood. Once you know what's bothering you, develop a plan for ... Read more
Feeling stressed can feel perfectly normal. Stress can help to motivate us to focus on our work, meet deadlines and push for better results. But sometimes, stress can make you feel overwhelmed. Stress affects everyone differently, however, there are two major types of stress: stress that’s ... Read more
Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal, the pain of a failed relationship or the desolation of losing a loved one? All these painful experiences can cause significant heartbreak. But the immense emotional stress these incidents cause can also physically damage our hearts. Real-life broken hearts ... Read more
Did you know? As urbanisation occurs diets high in processed foods, are becoming more popular. These diets are high in calories but have little or no nutritional benefits. What are the impacts to your health? We all know that consuming foods high in fat, salt and sugar and red meat are unhealthy, ... Read more
New research has suggested that smokers are more likely to develop mental illnesses rather than the other way around. Analysing data from 61 studies conducted around the world between 1980 and 2014, a team found that 57 per cent of people first diagnosed with psychosis were smokers. The studies ... Read more
To stay healthy, you sometimes have to force yourself to de-stress and relax. Here are some quick tips that take 10 minutes or less to do to improve your health. The following solutions to improve your health may seem simple, but they have been scientifically proven. Hold a plank A daily one-minute ... Read more
Erectile dysfunction, or impotence is not a deadly condition on its own. However, it can sometimes be a symptom of a larger problem. Like any bodily function, erections depend on blood flow and brain signals. Thus, being unable to sustain an erection may be a signal of something gone awry in the ... Read more