Alzheimer’s disease or AD is a neurodegenerative disease that meddles with a person’s memory, cognitive thinking, and behavioral capabilities. The disease is a type of memory loss or dementia that develops gradually but worsens over time. The condition especially becomes chronic when it begins to interfere with the patient’s daily activities. Alzheimer’s is believed to be a progressive disease that is known to aggravate with the aging of the patient. However, it is not just a disease of the old. Several people under the age of 65 reportedly have the onset of the Alzheimer’s disease. Just like other parts of the body, the brain undergoes certain alterations as we age. The most common one being slowed thinking and problem remembering things, etc. While all of these are common problems associated with old age, one of the most distinguishing symptoms of Alzheimer’s is when a person has great difficulty remembering new information. This is generally caused due to degeneration in the part of the brain that is responsible for learning. As the disease progresses, symptoms like disorientation, mood swings, behavioural changes, anxiousness, confusion, paranoia, severe memory loss, and other cognitive issues begin emerging. While it is hard to determine the potential signs of Alzheimer’s, it may be more evident and obvious to the family and friends of the patient.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death. An estimated one in eight women in the country will develop breast cancer, making it the most common form of cell mutation. In cancer, cells generally tend to grow out of control to form a tumor. Ductal carcinoma is a common type of breast cancer. The breast is made up of lobule glands that produce milk and a network of thin tubes that carry the milk to the nipples. Ductal carcinoma leads to abnormal growth of cancerous cells in the ducts and surrounding glands. When cancer spreads to nearby tissues and organs, the resulting condition is called an invasive ductal carcinoma. Causes and risk factors associated with breast cancer In most cases of breast cancer, the risk factors cannot be influenced or controlled. For example, consumption of alcohol is a risk factor that can be modified and controlled to a great extent. However, your age cannot be influenced to reduce the chances of developing cancer. Other risk factors include your family history or personal history of breast cancer, benign conditions like atypical hyperplasia, irregular menstrual cycle, and menopause. Consumption of alcohol, prolonged use of oral contraceptives, obesity, exposure to radiation during treatments, and certain genetic factors also increase the chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

A lot of married couples who do not want more babies or don’t want babies in the first place are going for tubal ligation or getting the tubes tied, as it is commonly referred to as. Tubal ligation lets you finally ditch the birth control pills, and it frees you from the fear of unwanted pregnancy. A common practice seen is to get this procedure done just after pregnancy. There is no doubt that tubal ligation is one of the best female sterilization option available today that permanently gets rid of your fear of unwanted pregnancy. But here are some things you need to know about before you get your tubes tied:     Procedure of tubal ligation Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon makes a small cut in your stomach and then clamps and seals off both the fallopian tubes. Every month a woman’s body sees ovulation when the egg leaves the ovaries and passes through the fallopian tubes for at least few days. During this time, if you have a sexual intercourse and a sperm meets this egg, then the egg might get fertilized. So, by going ahead with tubal ligation, you can now be sure that your ovary eggs would never meet any sperms, in short, you cannot get pregnant after this surgery.

If you are a pregnant woman, then you already know that you must take care of your health for you and your baby. You already know the regular ‘don’t smoke and don’t drink’ tips, but in this article, you will know some other useful tips that will help you have a healthy pregnancy. Here are some tips that will ensure that your first delivery is less agonizing, and you are not clueless about what to do during those crucial nine months.     Have a sound knowledge of pregnancy You are not expected to know everything during your first pregnancy, but it is always best to educate yourself enough. So, go through as many baby care books as you want and soak in the wisdom. This will not only make you aware of what to do in certain situations, but it will also answer all the questions you have regarding pregnancy.     Wear sunscreen before you step out Everyone knows that you should not step out of your house without applying a generous amount of sunscreen, but you must note that during pregnancy it is even more important to apply sunscreen. This is because your skin is sensitive when you are pregnant, which means that you are vulnerable to sunburn and Melasma, which is the appearance of dark patches on your skin.

Facing joint pain and arthritis recurrently? Tired of taking analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs? Most people do not know that the solution that they are seeking is right within their reach. So, here are some dietary tips to combat arthritis at the comfort of your home: Ginger A natural anti-inflammatory found commonly in everyone’s kitchen, ginger is very effective against arthritis. Ginger is very easy to use. Take some dry ginger pieces and dry grind them. Mix this (six teaspoons) with caraway seed powder (six teaspoons) and black pepper powder (three teaspoons). Mix ½ teaspoons of this preparation with water and consume daily, preferably in the morning. You can also eat fresh raw ginger either alone or along with food. The oil from ginger can also be used over inflamed parts. Turmeric Turmeric is a very effective anti-inflammatory in arthritis, especially for rheumatoid arthritis, as it contains curcumin. Turmeric is available in capsules of 500mg or 1000mg. Turmeric latte or turmeric powder, mixed with milk and consumed daily, can be a very good long-term solution for arthritis. Cinnamon An effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, cinnamon is used to treat arthritis either orally or topically. Topically, cinnamon is mixed with honey to make a paste and applied over the affected areas.

Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, utilizes substances, either made in a lab or naturally made by the body, to boost the body’s natural defences and fight cancer. Immunotherapy is meant to optimize immune system function so that the body is strong enough to do the following: Strengthen the immune system enough to eradicate existing cancer cells. Cease or stall cancer cell growth altogether. Prevent cancer from spreading to other areas of the body. Immunotherapy comes in four distinctly different types: Non-specific immunotherapies Non-specific immunotherapies-—such as interleukins and interferons—encourage the immune system kill cancer cells in collaboration with other cancer treatments (i.e., radiation, chemo) or on their own. Interleukins are typically used for melanoma (skin cancer) and kidney cancer. While interferons are the more common type to treat all other cancers. T-cell therapy T-cells exist in our immune system cells to fight infection. However, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy removes T-cells are from a cancer patient’s blood, alters them in a lab so they contain specific proteins known as receptors so they can seek out and kill cancer cells. The changed T cells are grown in large numbers in the laboratory and returned to the patient’s body. Once there, they seek out and destroy cancer cells.

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition that is manifested by red, brittle patches of the skin covered with silvery scales. This condition usually attacks the scalp, knees, and elbows, but can also affect the nails, trunk, and legs. Although rarely, it can also be found in other parts of the skin. Psoriasis affects more than 130 million people worldwide and can affect people of all ages. About 7.5 million people in the United States alone have plaque psoriasis, that’s about 2% of the total population. Male and female are affected equally, but the number of Caucasians diagnosed with psoriasis is higher than that of the people of color. While this skin condition is not contagious, it is inheritable, and there is no known way to prevent it. It’s easy for people to think psoriasis as just a common physical skin condition, but it actually starts underneath the skin and can range from mild to severe. Like other chronic conditions, psoriasis can be brought about by other illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases, Type 2 diabetes, and psoriatic arthritis. What’s more, psoriasis can also lead to other chronic conditions such as psoriatic arthritis. It is reported that 15% of people suffering from this condition develop psoriatic arthritis, a condition that is commonly mistaken for gout or rheumatoid arthritis.

In the present time, one of the most common disorders that a large number of people face in the country is that of Thyroid disorder. The disorders are related to the abnormalities of the Thyroid gland. This gland is present in your neck just below Adam’s apple. It surrounds the trachea which is also known as the windpipe. The Thyroid gland is responsible for regulating several metabolic functions of the body. It uses iodine for producing some vital hormones which are the most active in the body. Feedback mechanism process with the brain generally intrigues the work of the gland. The Hypothalamus in the brain allows the discharge of Thyrotropin-releasing hormone when the Thyroid hormone levels are low. Once the TRH is produced, the pituitary gland produces the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. This makes the Thyroid produce the T4 hormone. When the T4 mixes with the bloodstream it gets converted to T3. This is the most active hormone. There are a handful of Thyroid disorders which are caused due to abnormalities of the above-mentioned functions of the Thyroid gland. Prominent among them are Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Goiter, and Thyroid cancer. Causes of Thyroid disorders The most common cause of a disorder of the Thyroid gland is due to an imbalance in the TSH levels.

A migraine is an acute and recurring pain, often occurring in only one side of the head of an individual. It is a neurological condition which is often followed by nausea, blurred vision, and difficulty in speaking. Migraine headaches can begin in childhood and continue to persist until adulthood. It is often found that migraines are hereditary and run through families. An individual is likely to experience a migraine attack at any point in life. Thereafter, the pain can remain for as long as three to four hours or even more in some cases. Causes of a migraine There is no definite identifiable cause of a migraine yet. However, there are certain factors that contribute to the occurrence of a migraine. The factors that can trigger a migraine are bright lights, excessive stress, loud sounds, skipping meals, changes in sleep patterns, smoking, alcohol use, and unusual smells. Certain other secondary factors like traveling too much, intense physical activity, hormonal changes (in women), dehydration, changes in barometric pressure, and certain types of foods may also lead to a migraine. Symptoms of a migraine The prima facie symptom of a migraine is a headache. A person is likely to experience intense pain in the head.

Psoriasis is a long-lasting auto-immune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. There are five types of psoriasis, namely, plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis that mostly affects the outsides of the elbows, knees or the scalp. It can vary in severity from small patches to covering the entire body. Apart from the scaly patches, it is also itchy, it burns, and stings. Psoriasis can appear anywhere from the eyelids, ears, mouth and lips, skin folds, hand, and feet, to the nails. Depending on the skin where it appears, each requires different treatments. Scalp: Psoriasis on the scalp is usually mild with some fine scaling. It can also be very severe with thick, crusted plaques that cover the entire scalp and can extend beyond the hairline onto the forehead, the back of the neck and around the ears. Face: Psoriasis on the face can be often found on the eyebrows, the skin between the nose and upper lip, the upper forehead and the hairline. Hands, feet, and nails: One must treat psoriasis on the hands and feet with proper care. Changes in nail occur for almost 50 percent of the people with psoriasis and to at least 80 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis.

A headache is a common ailment that at least 7 out of 10 people experience each year. One experiences discomfort and pain in the head, neck, and the scalp. From mild to severe pain, a headache can become unbearable and disabling. It can also be a symptom of many underlying health issues or it may even be normal due to excessive stress and anxiety. About 45 million citizens have frequent aches that create problems in concentrating at work and doing other daily chores. But luckily most of the headaches go away with medication and lifestyle changes. Headaches may occur frequently or occasionally but still, they are the most common disorder in the nervous system that afflicts half of the adult population in the country at least once a year. It is extremely annoying and painful; some pains are excruciating and feel like stabbings in the brain or poking around the eyes. Severe pains can even cause vomiting and nausea. The key to getting rid of the ache is to identify the underlying cause; if it is due to anxiety and stress then a simple medicine will help get rid of it. Also, lifestyle changes can help ease the stress and anxiety levels.