9 Brain conditions not to be taken lightly
Your brain is constantly at work, on your behalf. Good brain function can be maintained by keeping both body and mind fit and reducing stress.
Get to know multiple sclerosis –a neurological disease affecting the brain and spinal cord
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is defined as a neurological disease which is typically chronic and progressive involving damages to the protective sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord as well as optic nerve (central nervous system).
The Importance of Annual Health Check-ups
Many people may not realize that "risk factors" that contribute to disease are all around us. The main factors that contribute to a healthy body include good nutrition, proper lifestyle habits (avoiding risk factors), and getting regular exercise.
The dangers of 5 abdominal diseases
Do not overlook jaundice! It might be the warning sign of serious health conditions.
Jaundice is a condition described as a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and the whites of the eyes caused by increased level of bilirubin, a yellow-orange bile pigment in the blood.
Hepatitis and pancreatitis caused by alcoholic abuse
Liver and pancreas are vital organs in the digestive system. The abnormalities of liver and pancreas are usually susceptible to develop further serious diseases due to their complicated structures and functions. Disorders of the liver and pancreas can range from mildly troublesome to intensely painful. It might start from acute to chronic inflammation and infection, benign hepatic or pancreatic tumor and hepatic cysts as well as liver and pancreatic cancers.
Empty nest syndrome: A transitional period in parent’s life that highlights loneliness and loss when children are moved away
Empty nest syndrome is a feeling of grief and loneliness that parents may feel when their children leave home for the first time such as to attend a college or university or to live on their own. Empty nest syndrome typically occurs in parents in their middle age. Although, it is not a clinical condition, it seems to be one of major contributing factors to depression. Dramatic changes substantially lead to stress, sadness, anxiety and depression, resulting in suicidal thought, a life-threatening consequence of empty nest syndrome.
Burnout Syndrome: An occupational phenomenon caused by excessive and prolonged stress
Workplace burnout, a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress has recently become such a serious occupational health issue.
Early Treatment Helps to Terminate Varicose Veins
For many people, varicose veins characterized by spider veins are simply a cosmetic concern. Nonetheless, for some people, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort and might lead to more serious problems of veins.
5 tips for coping with air pollution PM2.5
In Thailand, particularly in Bangkok and surrounding areas, a cloud of ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has recently returned.
“Women over 30” must be aware of an increased risk of infertility caused by ovarian disorders.
Infertility is defined as a condition that not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent and unprotected sexual intercourse for at least a year (or longer).
Obesity increases the risks for developing recurrent hernias.
Hernia recurrence is typically common if risk factors continue to persist. A recurrent hernia is recognized as a bulge, sometimes painful, that appears at or near the site of the original hernia.