Throughout the years, there have been so many rumors and half-truths regarding cancer and its causes that often it gets difficult to know what to believe. However, it is important to differentiate the truth from fiction. Always remember that it is only through proper understanding that you will be able to manage the condition in a better manner.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
10 Must Know Facts About Oral Cancer
Oral cancer can form in any part of the mouth or throat. You are at a high risk of oral cancer if you are a male aged 40 years and above, with heavy tobacco and alcohol consumption, and/or a history of cancer in the head or neck. Right from an earache to bleeding in the mouth to lose teeth, symptoms of oral cancer are many.
Cancer Awareness Top 10 Cancer Symptoms
Even though each type of cancer has its own specific characteristics and symptoms, there are a handful of cancer symptoms which are mostly common among all types of cancer. However, also note that some types of cancer have no specific symptoms until the very last stages, thus a routine cancer screening and risk assessment is a must. Today, Sr. Cancer Surgeon at Rockland Hospital shares top 10 cancer symptoms which you should not ignore
Monday, October 3, 2011
Link Between Menopause And Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a 'silent' condition that affects more women, than men, all over the world in large numbers leading to weak bones, causing easy fractures. Further, women lose up to 10% bone density during the first 5 years of hitting menopause. Alarmingly, this bone loss occurs with no prior warning signs. Therefore, is there a link between menopause and the onset of osteoporosis in women?
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Selfcare To Prevent Heart Failure
A heart attacks occurs when the supply to the heart vessels gets blocked, damaging the muscles for life. If not treated in time, it leads to heart muscle damage and can cause heart failure, dangerous cardiac rhythms, even sudden death. It can occur due to weakness of the heart muscles, valvular defects, or even by failure of the heart to relax when it is enlarged or stiff. Elevated filling pressures leads to salt and water accumulation in the body.
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