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Arthritis   (from Greek  arthro- , joint +  -itis , inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a form of  joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints.There are over 100 different forms of arthritis.The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related  autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff painful joints and fatigue.

Diabetes Mellitus Simple definition of the disease:   Diabetes is a disease common in the world, and living with an estimated 120 million people and is expected to climb to 220 million people infected by the year 2020 AD.   And diabetes is a metabolic disease (metabolic) is characterized by a chronic increase in the level of blood sugar Hyperglycemia as a result of relative or complete lack of insulin in the blood or to an imbalance in the impact of insulin on the tissue, resulting in chronic complications in different members of the body. The definition of insulin:   Insulin is a hormone secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas and consists of chains of amino acids linked bonds chemical after it separated from a series of C to become effective and passing through the liver, where it destroyed 50% of the insulin sorted. And insulin is necessary for the body to be able to benefit and use of sugar and energy in food. ** Typ...

How does healthy eating affect mental and emotional health? We all know that eating right can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid certain health problems, but your diet can also have a profound effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing. Studies have linked eating a typical Western diet—filled with red and processed meats, packaged meals, takeout food, and sugary snacks—with higher rates of depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Eating an unhealthy diet may even play a role in the development of mental health disorders such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia, or in the increased risk of suicide in young people. Eating more fruits and vegetables, cooking meals at home, and reducing your fat and sugar intake, on the other hand, may help to improve mood and lower your risk for mental health problems. If you have already been diagnosed with a mental health problem, eating well can even help to manage your symptoms and regain control of your life. W...

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Smoking and its effects on Health - Stop today! Most people know that smoking can cause  lung cancer , but it can also cause many other cancers and illnesses. Smoking directly causes over 100,000 deaths in the UK each year and contributes to many more. Of these deaths, about 42,800 are from smoking-related cancers, 30,600 from  cardiovascular disease  and 29,100 die slowly from  emphysema , bronchitis and other chronic lung diseases.

Best Ways To Protect Your Kidneys Article and Video By Dr. Willie T. Ong  (Internist and Cardiologist) Most people know how to protect the heart, but do you know how to care for your kidneys? The kidneys' job is to help remove various toxins (drugs and food wastes), and expel them through the urine. As we grow older, our kidneys will also start to age. A problem with kidney disease is that majority of patients have no warning symptoms. Some time ago, we interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Montemayor, a nephrologist at the Philippine General Hospital. Here are 10 ways to protect your kidneys: 1. Limit your salt intake -- Too much salt is not only bad for your blood pressure, it's also bad for your kidneys. Many die of kidney disease, which can be partly attributed to a high salt intake and fondness for fish sauce, soy sauce, plain salt and salted fish. Even instant noodles, chips and nuts are teeming with salt. The problem with salt is that it encourages the ...

How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun Protecting your skin from the sun requires you to take a few important precautions. Protect your skin from the sun with help from an experienced skin care professional in this free video clip. Expert: Lynn Fischer Bio: Lynn Fischer is a licensed esthetician. Filmmaker: Richard Benton Series Description: You should always be taking good care of your skin whether you're a teenager, are over 40 or are anywhere in between. Get tips on how to take care of your skin and find out what products to use with help from an experienced skin care professional in this free video series.

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