Found 76 Articles for Diseases

All About Sleep Cycles and the Stages of Sleep

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 10-Mar-2023 18:10:01

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Like nutrition, we prefer a balanced variety of sleep phases since each serves a purpose. Sleeping well keeps your body, mind, and emotions healthy. Sleeping restores the body, consolidates memories, and induces dreams. Each of the brain's four sleep phases has its own activity pattern and helps ensure a comfortable night. So, sleep quality matters more than duration. How smoothly we transition between sleep phases affects sleep quality (and spending enough time in the deepest ones). In this article, we'll examine the several sleep stages that make up a regular night's slumber and explore how they help us stay healthy ... Read More

The Dangers of Sassafras

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 15:33:24

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Sassafras is on the list of natural supplements and food additives with a bad reputation. This herbal medicine made from trees has a long history of use that dates back centuries. It is a famous ingredient in everything from tea to gumbo. However, despite its popularity among Native Americans and early settlers, the usage of sassafras does come with some significant warnings. There are several convincing reasons to avoid using this plant product, which was considered a potent tonic, whether used in sassafras baking, cooking, or drinking. Before beginning to utilize sassafras, it is worthwhile to learn more if you ... Read More

You Have a Cold. Why Does Your Stomach Hurt?

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 15:28:57

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A lot of people get stomach aches from the cold this winter. Throughout the fall and winter, many people have stomach pain. People with irritable bowel syndrome can have additional cold symptoms, including an unsettled stomach replete with discomfort, constipation, or diarrhea (IBS). You may experience diarrhea due to the virus, the antiviral medication you take, the stress and weariness you feel due to being sick, or a combination of these factors. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are not common cold symptoms, so having all three at once may indicate something more serious, like the flu. Consistently having these symptoms ... Read More

How Many Carbs Are in That? A Cheat Sheet for Type 2 Diabetes

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 14:53:52

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With so many different types of foods, knowing how many carbs you eat can become challenging when you make your meals. If you have Type 2 diabetes, this is especially important-not only because too much sugar in the diet can have serious health implications down the road, but also because too few carbs carry its own set of problems! That said, we have tried to create this handy guide: a cheat sheet for anyone with Type 2 diabetes that will help them keep track of their carb intake and stay healthy. Read on to learn more! Importance of Carbs ... Read More

Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes: Benefits Risks Tips and More

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 06-Mar-2023 13:15:50

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The ketogenic diet, also known as keto for short, has gained popularity partly because of the celebrities and supermodels who have repeatedly endorsed the lengthy diet plan. Is it advisable to follow the ketogenic diet if you have diabetes? For those with type 1 diabetes, the diet is unquestionably dangerous, but according to various studies, the solution to managing type 2 diabetes may not be as straightforward. While some study suggests that the ketogenic diet may be beneficial, other studies emphasize the significance of whole grains in the diets of diabetics, a healthy but restricted food category in the keto ... Read More

6 Ways you're ruining your Testosterone

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 16:57:47

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Male animals' reproduction ability is primarily regulated by the sex hormone testosterone. One of the androgens—also known as anabolic steroids—is a class of chemicals that includes Testosterone. The growth of male sex organs, including larger testicles and penises, depends on Testosterone in guys. Along with voice deepening and pubic, chest, and armpit hair growth, the hormone also encourages the development of sexually specific masculine traits during puberty. To sustain sperm production, muscle mass, bone density, and sexual desire, Testosterone is crucial. In addition to supporting general well-being and energy levels, Testosterone is vital for keeping women's lean muscle mass and ... Read More

Can Changing Your Sleep Position Alter Your Dreams?

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 16:54:03

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Choosing a sleeping posture is undoubtedly a personal choice. The first thing that comes to mind when considering sleeping postures is comfort. We all have different preferred sleeping positions. As a result of pressure from various sleeping positions on various body parts, these bodily sensations may influence aspects of dreams. Researchers looked into the relationship between dream recurrence and sleep quality. They discovered that 22 slept on their left side and 41 on their right. According to the study, people who slept on their left side experienced dreams more frequently. The participants who slept on their right side described ... Read More

Ways to Snap Out of Feeling Sleepy At Work And Home

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 02-Mar-2023 17:59:09

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Your body may attempt to tell you something when it makes you tired at inopportune times. Getting enough sleep is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Women between the ages of 30 and 60 get fewer than seven hours of sleep every night, as the National Sleep Foundation reported. Women face several obstacles when it comes to getting a good night's rest. Women may have trouble sleeping for many reasons, including menstruation, pregnancy, childcare worries, work stress, relationship worries, and other health conditions. Even if women obtain the recommended amount of sleep at night, many struggle with daytime drowsiness, especially ... Read More

Difference Between Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta Variants in Coronavirus

Vineet Nanda
Updated on 01-Mar-2023 16:35:17

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The first novel strain of the initially found Covid-19, the Alpha variant is designated B.1.1.7. The B.1.351 lineage of viruses has a novel Beta variant. When it comes to Covid19, the Gamma strain is the P.1 variety, while the Delta strain is the B.1.617.2 variety. Alpha Variant The Alpha variety, also known as lineage B.1.1.7, is a subset of the Covid-19 species. Discovered − As the first known mutation of the original Covid-19 virus, the Alpha form was given its name since it was found in patient samples collected in London. Beta Variant The B.1.351 lineage of Covid-19 includes the ... Read More

Difference between Adenomas and Hyperplastic Polyps

Vineet Nanda
Updated on 01-Mar-2023 16:33:07

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It is important to note that there are two types of polyps: adenomas and hyperplastic polyps (abnormal tissue growth on a mucous membrane like colon or endometrium). There is a risk of malignancy in adenomatous polyps (cancerous). On the other hand, hyperplastic polyps are the least likely to progress to malignancy. What are Adenomas? The most prevalent kind of polyps are adenomatous polyps. The large intestine's mucous membrane, which is the wet inner lining of several organs and bodily cavities, seems to grow or generate these gland-like extensions (colon). They come in three distinct forms, known as adenomas: tubular, villous, ... Read More

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