Health Care

  An infographic mapping eight health risks linked to sleeping under six hours a night — from cognitive decline and depression to cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and weakened immunity — against a recommended 7–9 hours. Sleep Sleeping not only serves as a break from our busy day-to-day life but also has many benefits for our physical and mental health. Just as breathing and eating are required by the body regularly, sleep is also essential for the body and almost everyone knows that eight hours of sleep is necessary for a good night's sleep. This is the reason why according to experts; sleep is one of the most important things for a human being. We always hear or see the advice of doctors that a person should get good sleep to avoid many diseases. Doctors also say that sleep is the food of the human body, and it is a natural way to maintain and develop the mental health of a person. Why do we need sleep? Sleep is important for the production of certain hormo...

  Even in the clouds, the chair's still a health hazard. Sitting Too Long People sit for long periods daily, whether in the office, at home, or in the car.   However, sitting for too long can increase the risk of serious health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes  due to damage to the arteries . In 1953, epidemiologist Jeremy Morris discovered that London bus drivers were twice as likely to develop heart disease as bus conductors. Demographically (in terms of age, gender, and income) the two groups were similar, so why was there such a significant difference? Morris's answer was that bus conductors were required to stand and regularly climb the steps of London's famous double-decker buses as they sold tickets to passengers while drivers sat for long periods. His landmark study laid the foundation for research on the links between physical activity and health. Although conductors on London buses are now a thing of the past, Morris' findings are more i...

  A woman sits by the window, drawing attention to lipedema—a condition affecting one in ten women. Lipedema An abnormal accumulation of fat on both sides of the lower body, mainly in the legs, is called lipedema. It could be in your arms, though. It may hurt and make going about everyday tasks challenging. Unlike regular fat, lipedema does not react to diet and exercise. While there isn't a cure for lipedema, there are therapies that can improve your condition. Lipedema is an unknown disease that is often mistaken for obesity . Sufferers, who are mostly women, are advised to change their lifestyle as a treatment. However, lipedema is more serious and complex than that, and its treatment is not just weight loss . What do we know about it so far and how can it be combated? According to the Lipodystrophies research group, lipedema is an uncontrolled accumulation of fat cells in the body. Although it occurs mostly in the legs, it can also affect the hips and arms. This results i...

  A graphic illustrating hypertension through three icons: checking blood pressure, a doctor consultation, and blood pressure medication. The four stages of  high blood pressure  (hypertension)can have a variety of, occasionally unexpected, effects on your health. Different Types of Hypertensions Most of us have taken our blood pressure at some point, and we may have an idea of what constitutes "good" or "bad" numbers in general. It can be confusing to navigate the many phases and forms of hypertension, but knowing the hazards associated with the numbers is crucial, particularly for those over 50. A blood pressure measurement of 130/80 mm Hg or above is considered hypertension, according to guidelines published in 2017 by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (AHA). Because large  arteries  stiffen with age and raise blood pressure, older adults are more vulnerable to high blood pressure. If medication and lifestyle modifications fail to ...