Effects of Air Pollution on Lungs
When we breathe polluted air, the pollutants enter deep into the lungs. This can cause serious problems to the respiratory system such as asthma, lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Asthma: It is a chronic disorder of the lungs, which occurs due to the inflammation and narrowing of the airways. [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Wrist
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disorder, which develops when the immune system of the body starts attacking the healthy tissue that is lining the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis usually begins in the joints of wrists and hand. The wrist is the commonest site affected with rheumatoid arthritis in the upper body. Symptoms [...]
Brain Abnormalities Due to Alzheimer’s Disease and Role of Omega-3 in Its Treatment
Introduction to Healthy Human Brain The whole brain is provided with oxygen by the vascular network which strictly controls and separates the brain from the rest of the bloodstream. This protects the brain from infections. There are temporal lobes of the brain behind the ears and temples. They process speech and [...]
Does Body Weight Affect Cancer Risk?
Obesity is a condition in which the body has too much fat tissue. Obesity increases the risk of various diseases and complications including many types of cancer. There are many factors that can cause obesity-related cancer. These include chronic inflammation, higher levels of hormones and an excess of glucose in the [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Spine
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder, which causes the destruction of joints. The disorder can develop in any joint in the body. It is most commonly indicative in the small joints of hands and feet. When rheumatoid arthritis affects the spine, then most commonly neck (cervical spine) is affected than the lower [...]
Asthma and Pregnancy
Asthma is a chronic health disease. If a woman is pregnant it can have a negative impact on her and her baby's health. However, if a woman is having an effective treatment for asthma then there are few or no risks of getting asthma-related complications. Otherwise, severe asthma during pregnancy can [...]
Connection Between Cancer and Infections
Cancer and cancer treatments make a person more prone to have an infection. A person may suffer illness if there is an infection in the body. Some infections can be fatal. Certain types of cancers and cancer treatments can weaken the immune system. They inhibit the formation of blood cells by [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
Though there is no diet that treats rheumatoid arthritis certain foods can reduce the inflammation in the body. These foods may help you feel better overall. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Certain fats such as omega-3 fatty acids reduce the inflammation. They also reduce the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) and triglycerides. High levels [...]
Exercise-induced Asthma
Asthma symptoms usually get triggered by exercise. Many asthma patients suffer from a difficulty in breathing, coughing, chest tightness or wheezing while doing exercise. However, most asthma patients can enjoy their exercise with the right supervision and treatment. Exercise is crucial for everyone including the asthma patients. Asthma patients are usually [...]
Causes of Premature Aging and Significance of Squalene in Preventing It
Aging is a natural process, but there are several factors, which can play a role in causing early aging such as Attitude: People who are happy with their life age gracefully. They develop fewer health conditions and live comparatively longer than people who are pessimist. Alcohol consumption and smoking: Excess alcohol [...]