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 Stroke can affect all ages. Learning more about the disease, first-aid management and its early signs is important in saving lives. Here are some fast facts to help protect you and your loved ones.  Signs and symptoms to watch out for include: Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying : This includes confusion, slurring of speech. Problems seeing in one or both eyes: This includes experiencing blurred or blackened vision in one or both eyes, or seeing double.  Headache : A sudden and severe headache can be accompanied by vomiting, dizziness or altered consciousness.  Trouble walking : This includes stumbling, losing balance, sudden dizziness, or loss of coordination.  Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the mentioned signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they come and go or disappear completely, and remember to BE FAST : Balance : Ask the person to stand still or walk a straight line. Do they find it difficult? Eyes : Askthe ...

  There are factors that influence cancer development 1. Environment Factors a. Chemical carcinogen are industrial chemicals, medications and tobacco. b. Physical carcinogen include ionizing radiation (diagnostic & therapeutic x-rays) and ultraviolet radiation (sun, tanning beds, and germicidal lights), chronic irritation, and tissue trauma.  c.  Viral carcinogens capable of causing cancer are known as oncoviruses such as Epstein-Barr virus, Hepatitis B virus, and human papillomavirus. d. Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer.   2. Obesity and dietary factors including preservatives, contaminants, additives, alcohol and nitrates. 3. Genetic predisposition  4. Advancing age is a significant risk factor. 5. Immune function such as those with AIDS and organ transplant recipients who are taking immunosuppressive medications.  Prevention  Avoidance of known or potential carcinogens and avoidance or mod...

What is Cancer? Cancer is a malignant neoplastic disorder that can involve all body organs with manifestations that vary according to the body system affected and type of tumor cells. Cells lose their normal growth-controlling mechanism, and the growth of cells is uncontrolled. Cancer produces serious health problems such as impaired immune and hematopoietic (blood-producing) function, altered gastrointestinal tract structure and function, motor and sensory deficits, and decresed respiratory function.  Metastasis Cancer cells move from their orginal location to other sites.  Routes of metastasis Local seeding: Distribution of shed cancer cells occurs in the local area of the primary tumor Blood-borne metastasis: Tunor cells enter the blood, which is the most common cause of cancer spread.  Lymphatic spread: Primarys sites rich in lymphatics are more susceptible to early metastatic spread Common sites of Metastasis Bladder Cancer Lung Bone Liver Pelvic, retroperitoneal str...

Cool Your Home Naturally   Space cooling and heating can account for up to 45% of your total home energy use every year, but there are numerous strategies you can employ to reduce cooling costs. Below are some cost-effective ways to cool your home: Eenergy efficient bulbs Switch to energy efficient bulbs. Regular light bulbs are not energy efficient and radiate a lot of excess heat. Doors and windows Close your doors, blinds, or curtains when the temperatures during daytime increase and open windows at night-time to let the cool air in when the temperatures drop.  Indoor plants Leafy plants can create a good ambience and help with temperature regulation. If you have some large decorative or potted plants around, move them closer to your windows. They will absorb most of the heat and create a cooling effect around them. 

  Protect Your Bones With today marking the World Osteoporosis Day, understand how diet, physical activity and othe rlifestyle factors can affect your bone mass.  Use it or lose it A study compared the bone density in an athlete's most used limb like a wrist or leg, with their less used lim. The findings showed that the athlete had a higher bone density in their hand used for sports than their supporting hand. The best exercise for bone health is resistance in training with weights or jogging on a soft surface like running track versus a hard surface like the pavement.  Bone-friendly foods Calcium is essential in maintaining bone health , but other nutrients are also necessary to allow calcium to be most effective in protecting bones. Focus on foods rich with vitamin D and K, such as eggs, green-leafy vegetables, chia seeds and whole grains to protect your bones. Protein is also key to protecting bone health so be sure to incorporate lean chicken or beef, fish, eggs and l...

  Get to know the symptoms better and why early detection is important. Factors that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer include: ·         Being physically inactive : Women who are not physically active have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. ·         Being overweight or obese : Obesity increases the chance of developing breast cancer, which is why it is important to exercise regularly and adopt a healthy diet.   ·         Family history : If your mother, sister or daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, particularly at a young age, your risk of breast cancer is increased. ·         Hormone therapies : Some forms of hormone replacement therapy (those that include both oestrogen and progesterone) taken during menopause can increase risk for breast cancer.

  Mental health is integral to living a healthy, balanced life. Our mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. This means it impacts how we feel, think and behave each day. Our mental health also contributes to our decision-making process, how we cope with stress and how we relate to others in our lives. With World Mental Health Day coming up on Saturday, October 10, consider adopting these simple practices to ensure you’re protecting your mental wellbeing. ·         Take care of yourself: It is important to take care of your physical health as this can affect your mental wellbeing. Trying to keep a balanced diet while also drinking plenty of water can help your energy levels. ·         Exercise:  Our mood is affected by chemicals in the body. Even gentle exercise can release ‘happy hormones’ that not only help us look and feel better, they can also increase concentration an...

Buong mundo ay tumigil ng ilang buwan dahil sa sakit na Covid19. Nagsimula ito sa China particularly sa Wuhan at Beijing. Lahat tayo ay umasa na sana magkaroon na ng vaccine para dito. Ang ground zero ng sakit na ito ay ang Wuhan at nagsimula ito noong December 2019.  Napakabilis ng pagkalat ng sakit na ito dahil na rin sa mode of transmission nito na droplet, contact and airborne. Marami ang namamatay sa sakit na ito dahil na rin sa virulence ng sakit na ito at wala pang vaccine ng mga panahong iyon. At dahil sa mabilisang pagkalat nito ay halos buong mundo ay nagpatupad ng lockdown para na rin sa pag contain nito. Pero bigo pa rin tayong lahat at patuloy pa rin ang pagtaas o pagdami ng kaso.  Bilang isang healthcareworker (HCW) ay napansin ko na karamihan o halos madami sa mga naging pasyente ko ay nakikitaan ng pneumonia sa pamamagitan ng XRay. Nakakatakot pero parang unti unti na ring natanggap ng karamihan na hindi na talaga maiiwasan ito. O baka marahil inakala na rin ng...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Over the years, it has gained prominence around the world and is a very relevant topic in almost anywhere with the disease being highly prevalent in most countries worldwide. Early Detection:  There is a common misconception that breast cancer only affects older women. Global studies have shown that women between the age of 20 and 34, with a strong family history of the disease are most susceptible to the disease. All women, regardless of family history, must conduct an annual mammogram, after reaching the age of 35. Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival, and if women can be educated to self-check, this will help increase awareness and ultimately save lives.   It is okay to talk about it:  Women with breast cancer find it inappropriate to discuss the disease with their communities because it is still deemed a taboo. It is imperative that we communicate with one...