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Hypertension -Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

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Hypertension -Causes, symptoms and treatments Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. How great the pressure is depends on the work being done by the heart and the resistance of the blood vessels. Medical guidelines define hypertension as a blood pressure higher than 140 over 90 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The systolic reading of 140 mmHg refers to the pressure as the heart pumps blood around the body. The diastolic reading of 90 mmHg refers to the pressure as the heart relaxes and refills with blood. --Causes-- Blood pressure varies throughout the day. It is lower during sleep and higher on awakening. Occasionally having high blood pressure for a short time is a normal physiological response to many situations. Acute stress and intense exercise, for example, can briefly elevate blood pressure in a healthy person. For this reason, a diagnosis of hypertension normally requires several readings that show high blood p
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Diabetes- Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Diabetes- Symptoms, Causes and Treatments 1) Type 1 diabetes The body does not produce insulin. Some people may refer to this type as insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes, or early-onset diabetes. People usually develop type 1 diabetes before their 40th year, often in early adulthood or teenage years. Type 1 diabetes is nowhere near as common as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 10% of all diabetes cases are type 1. Patients with type 1 diabetes will need to take insulin injections for the rest of their life. They must also ensure proper blood-glucose levels by carrying out regular blood tests and following a special diet. 2) Type 2 diabetes The body does not produce enough insulin for proper function, or the cells in the body do not react to insulin (insulin resistance). Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are type 2. Diabetes patient measuring glucose level in bloodMeasuring the glucose level in blood Some people may be able to control their type 2 d
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Constipation- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Constipation-  Causes, Symptoms and Treatment --Causes of constipation-- Man suffering with constipation Constipation happens when the colon absorbs too much water; this can occur if the muscles in the colon are contracting slowly or poorly, causing the stool to move too slowly and lose more water. These are the most common causes of constipation: (1) Lack of fiber in diet People whose diets include a good quantity of fiber are significantly less likely to suffer from constipation. It is important to consume foods rich in fiber such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fiber promotes bowel movements and prevents constipation. Foods that are low in fiber include high-fat foods, such as cheese, meat, and eggs. ( 2) Physical inactivity Constipation can occur if someone becomes too physically inactive; this is especially the case in older adults. For individuals who have been bedridden for a long time, perhaps for several days or weeks, their risk of having constipation is
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Stomach Ulcer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Stomach ulcers - symptoms treatment --Causes of stomach ulcers-- The two main causes of ulcers of the stomach and small intestine are: - Helicobacter pylori bacteria - A class of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, (NSAIDs) Less common causes of stomach ulcers include: - Excess stomach acidity (hyperacidity) - this can occur for a range of reasons, including genetics, smoking, stress, and some foods - Zollinger-Ellison - a disease that causes an excess of stomach acid to be produced (rare) --Stomach ulcer symptoms-- A woman is lying down with abdominal pain. Pain is the main symptom of a stomach ulcer, either around the stomach or slightly higher up. The classic symptom of a stomach ulcer is indigestion, also called dyspepsia. Indigestion causes pain or discomfort in the stomach area. This symptom can be mistaken for heartburn, which can occur at the same time. Heartburn can be caused by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It occurs slightl
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Back Pains - Causes and Treatment

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Back pain - Causes symptoms treatments Back pain is a very common complaint, approximately 80% will have low back pain at least once in their lives. Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and doctor visits. Although back pain may be painful and uncomfortable, it is not usually serious. Even though back pain can affect people of any age, it is significantly more common among adults aged between 35 and 55 years. Experts say that back pain is associated with the way our bones, muscles and ligaments in our backs work and connect together. --Causes of back pain-- The human back is composed of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks and bones - the segments of our spine are cushioned with cartilage-like pads called disks. Problems with any of these components can lead to back pain. In some cases of back pain, its cause is never found. Strain - the most common causes of back pain are: - Strained muscles - Strained ligaments - A muscle spasm Things that c
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Best ways to eliminate worry and stay healthy

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Watch this Video that eliminates worry: How to eliminate worry and stay healthy. According to an October 2014 Gallup poll, Americans worry about a lot of issues. Many of those things are outside of our control, and worrying just compounds the grief. According to a study by the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, worrying can have long-term chronic health consequences, including cardiovascular disease. How do you stop? While exercise is a commonly prescribed cure for easing your worries–it’s considered better than Xanax because it releases feel-good hormones–you don’t have to break a sweat to calm your fears. Here are seven other actions you can take to take your mind off of your troubles: 1. CHANGE YOUR BEDTIME If you like to stay up late at night, you might be feeding your inner worrier. Researchers at Binghamton University in New York found that people who go to bed very late and sleep for short amounts of time are more overwhelmed with negative thoughts than tho
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Benefit of Sports To Your Health

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Young kids are playing in the Stadium. Benefit of Sports To Your Health Whether it is a pickup game of basketball or an organized water polo league, playing sports can make you healthier and happier because of the physical activity involved. Playing sports contributes to muscle development, coordination, cardiovascular health and numerous other benefits associated with disease prevention; physical activity can help ward of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis, according to Sport and Development.org. Sports and Unique Populations Playing sports can help children develop healthy bones, stronger cardiovascular systems and powerful lungs, according to Sport and Development.org. Child athletes also develop motor skills and cognitive skills. Being physically active as a child makes it more likely to continue playing sports as an adult, promoting lifelong health, according to the United Nations. Among w
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