Cardiovascular Diseases has been observed on rise in young people, regardless of gender – Health News

Cardiovascular diseases affect mainly the elderly, but for many years an increase in incidence has been observed in young people as well, regardless of gender.”The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that cardiovascular diseases cause more than 52% of all deaths in women and the number continues to rise.” Compared with young women who did not have… Read More Cardiovascular Diseases has been observed on rise in young people, regardless of gender – Health News

October 8, 2018October 9, 2018 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

Cooking on High Heat like Grilling and Roasting can be Harmful

Cooking meat at high temperatures like grilling, or even roasting and frying can cause chemical reactions that release some nasty toxins in the air and our bodies. Higher cooking temperatures can create chemical reactions among amino acids, creatines, and sugars, these are the reactions that may produce dangerous carcinogens and mutagens The formation of HCAs and PAHs… Read More Cooking on High Heat like Grilling and Roasting can be Harmful

May 16, 2018October 9, 2018 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

Coffee Reduces Liver Damage

Researchers analyzed data from nine previously published studies with a total of more than 430,000 participants and found that drinking two additional cups of coffee a day was linked to a 44 percent lower risk of developing liver cirrhosis.”Cirrhosis is potentially fatal and there is no cure as such,” said lead study author Dr. Oliver… Read More Coffee Reduces Liver Damage

February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

Countries Infected with Zika Virus

Countries or territories with reported confirmed autochthonous cases of Zika virus infection, as of 28 January 2016 Country Affected in the past 2 months Affected in the past 9 months Barbados Increasing or widespread transmission Yes Bolivia Sporadic transmission following recent introduction Yes Brazil Increasing or widespread transmission Yes Cabo Verde Increasing or widespread transmission… Read More Countries Infected with Zika Virus

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

Pets Reduce Stress

Pet can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Study shows that pets can be more supportive in times of stress than friends or spouses. The study involved 240 married couples, half of whom owned a cat or dog. Couples without pets had higher blood pressure… Read More Pets Reduce Stress

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

How to Sharpen Your Brain

“Use it or lose it” is the correct phrase, as far as at least brain is concerned. Your brain could ward off the dulling of mental faculties and strengthen connections between newly generated brain cells. Neurobics may help maintain your mental reserves and ensure you’ll keep your mental edge clear into your elderly years. You can do… Read More How to Sharpen Your Brain

January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

How to Avoid Cancer

Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins: 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests… Read More How to Avoid Cancer

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

Public awareness of AD increased significantly when Ronald Reagan (1911–2004), the 40th president of the United States (1981–1989), was diagnosed with the disease in 1994. He died from complications of AD at the age of 93. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in those aged 65 and older. It is an… Read More Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

Anthrax Infection

Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis that primarily affects livestock but that can occasionally spread to humans, affecting either the skin, intestines, or lungs. During the 1800s, in England and Germany, anthrax was known either as ‘‘wool-sorter’s’’ or ‘‘ragpicker’s’’ disease because workers contracted the disease from bacterial spores present on hides… Read More Anthrax Infection

December 28, 2015 Rogers TahirLeave a comment

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