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Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that can influence the ability of a person to think clearly, hinder their everyday performance and make them forget who they are. The disease causes the brain cells to deteriorate. When the body attempts to stop this process, it produces a protein called amyloid which starts depositing build ups in the brain. This further deteriorates the working of the brain. There is no known cause of the disease but according to some researchers, it is believed that the genetic factors and some environmental factors trigger an abnormal biological process in the brain. The identified risk factors which can trigger the development of this condition include: • History of head injury • Insulin resistance • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Family history of Alzheimer’s disease • Increasing age Symptoms The symptoms may be mild in the beginning, but they may become worse as the disease reaches its progressive stages. • Mild for...

Arthritis is more than aches and pain in the joints. It is a complex family of more than 100 inflammatory conditions which affect the musculoskeletal system of not just men and women, but children of all ages. The cause of arthritis may be genetic or inherited. It may also happen because of chemical imbalance or an overactive immune system. All forms of Arthritis affect the joints to some extent, but there are such too which have serious effects on other parts of the body. Types of Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) It is the most common type of Arthritis which happens the cartilage in the joints starts breaking down. As the cartilage provides a cushion, which slowly fades away, the bones start to rub against each other hence leading to symptoms like loss of movement, joint pain, and stiffness. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) It is the autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body (which protects the health of the body by attacking the foreign substances like viruses ...

Unlike many diseases, a kidney disease often shows no symptoms until it is very advanced. For this reason, it is important to stay on top of your health, be aware of the risks and learn about the steps for keeping your kidneys healthy. How to tell if your Kidney is at Risk? There are ways to tell if you are at the risk of a kidney disease. For this purpose, ask yourself these questions: ·          Do you have a heart disease? ·          Are you diabetic? ·          Do you have high blood pressure problem? ·          Does a kidney disease run in your family? If your answer is YES to even one of these questions, you may be at the risk of a kidney disease. Signs of Kidney Problem Other than these risks, it is always best to watch out for the possible symptoms of Kidney Trouble. Here are some common ones: · ...