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Arthritis, which literally means "inflammation of a joint", is a disabling disease and more and more people the world over are suffering from it. It is mostly the knees, hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, fingers or balls of the feet that are affected. The origins of arthritis are unknown. The main symptoms are pain when getting up in the morning and when in motion. It can be aggravated by exercise and relieved by rest. It seems mobility and muscle strengthening exercises are working to ...
Are you serious about your health and healthy eating habits? Do your social life and commitments force you to attend cocktail parties? Do not worry you can survive it: • Do not arrive hungry. Eat a healthy snack before you depart for the party or drink a few glasses of water. • Opt for high-protein snacks instead of sugary ones, as they will satisfy your hunger for longer. • Eat as many high-fibre foods as possible before heading for the sweets table – raw veggies contain sufficient fibre to fill ...
Mental health problems are common in societies throughout the world, and many families are affected at some point or another. This could be as a result of a mental or neurological disorder, severe stress or from alcohol and drug related problems. The World Health Organization estimates that mental and behavioral disorders account for 12% of the global burden of disease. Mental health problems can happen to anyone. These problems could include depression, epilepsy, intellectual disability or alcohol ...
A stroke can be described as a brain attack. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain gets blocked or bursts. The part of the brain that is starved of oxygen is then damaged. Strokes are not always fatal. Some strokes are very slight. Others can cause serious disability. Once you have had one stroke, either a light or a severe one, you have a very good chance of suffering another stroke. The risk of having a stroke is higher as you get older or if one or more ...
Major illnesses including heart disease, certain cancers and the prevalence of strokes could be drastically reduced if we just eat more fruit and vegetables. Research suggests that the daily increased consumption of fruit and vegetables could reduce the burden of heart disease by 31%, certain cancers by between 12% and 20% and strokes by up to 19%. 'Eat vegetables and fruit for better health' is the key message of health practitioners and nutritionists who seek to educate people of the ...