According to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Furthermore, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. In addition to this, social and financial circumstances, biological factors, and lifestyle choices are responsible ..read more

To begin, Mitochondria are tiny structures located within nearly all cells of the body. They are the parts of the cell that are primarily responsible for creating energy. They do this by generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a “fuel” driving all of the body’s functions. Moreover, mitochondria is described as the “powerhouse” of the cell. Several thousand mitochondria are in nearly every cell in the body. Further, their job is to process oxygen and convert substances from the foods we eat into energy. Not only this,  almost 90% of the energy our body needs is generated by them Cells of ..read more

Figuring out which birth control option is right for you can be hard. A range of devices and treatments are available for both men and women that can help prevent pregnancy. Some methods are more reliable than others. How well a method works often depends on how carefully it is used. Your choice of a birth control method depends on a number of factors, including your health, how often you have sex, and whether or not you want children. Before choosing a birth control method, talk to your doctor or nurse about: Whether you want to get pregnant soon, in a few years, or never How well each meth ..read more

Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that causes a loss of neurons and synapses leading to loss of memory, and thinking capabilities. In addition to this, Alzheimer’s also results in a decline in various behavioral and social skills. In most cases, the early onset of Alzheimer’s starts in a person’s 60s and stays with them for the rest of their life. Alzheimer’s often progresses into dementia and can prove to be fatal if not addressed during the initial stages.    Alzheimer’s disease is named after a German physicist Dr. Alois Alzheimer who first observed the changes in a wom ..read more

Men often take their health for granted. Medical professionals can treat and cure preventable health problems most of the time if it is detected early. Men of all ages (including boys and youths) need to go for regular check-ups. Men who are over 40 are advised to go at least once a year.  This Men’s Health Awareness Month, let’s look at some of the most common health concerns that men are facing.  Heart disease Heart disease is a term that includes many specific heart conditions. However, the most common heart diseases found in men are Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – which can le ..read more

The nutrition world is rife with misinformation, leading to public confusion, mistrust of health professionals, and poor dietary choices. Since nutrition science is constantly changing, most people have a warped view of what constitutes a healthy diet. People are often drawn to believing a myth because of a desire to see results quickly. Here are some myths and the facts that you should definitely know about: 1. Multi-grain and Wheat Bread Is Better Than White Bread “Wheat bread” has caramel or molasses added to make it look dark and healthy. “Multi-grain” means that different kinds of refine ..read more

The term obese describes a person who’s very overweight, with a lot of body fat. It has increasingly become a common problem because for many people modern living involves eating excessive amounts of cheap high-calorie food and spending a lot of time sitting down at desks, on sofas, or in cars. Over the last few decades, obesity has become a considerable health problem. In fact, it’s now considered to be an epidemic in the United States. The most widely used method to check if you’re a healthy weight is body mass index (BMI). It measures your weight in relation to your height and provides a s ..read more

To begin, muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that weaken the musculoskeletal system. As a result this affects a person’s ability to walk. These are genetic conditions and can be inherited as well.  Some types of muscular dystrophy will present symptoms in early childhood, while other types will appear in adulthood. Muscular dystroph  affects different muscle groups . Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy are 2 most common forms. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of childhood muscular dystrophy. It generally appears ..read more