familymednews.com
Physical activity is a key requirement for healthy development in young children. Lack of adequate physical activity interferes with childhood development and increases the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type II diabetes as they age. The good news is that most children love to be active, and parents can further motivate them to spend their energy doing the right […]
Continue reading »
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain disorder that affects approximately 6 in 100,000 people worldwide. It causes muscle weakness and affects gait, balance and overall movement, as well as the patient’s mood, cognitive skills and behavior. It was distinguished from Parkinson’s disease in 1963 as the “Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome”. It is a progressive condition that usually shows onset around […]
Continue reading »
Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition of the respiratory system that is due to abnormal widening of the airways as a consequence of an initial damaging factor. The bronchi, located between the trachea and the alveoli of the lungs, produce a small amount of mucus in physiological conditions, which aids in removing pathogenic particles, and ensures that the airways remain clean […]
Continue reading »
Hard-to-heal wounds can come about in many ways. For example, around 50 percent of the elderly population in Italy have an experience with a hard-to-heal wound at some point in their later years – meaning that this is a major concern for the elderly community. Also, people suffering from Diabetes Mellitus (type I or II) can have trouble in wound […]
Continue reading »
Skip to: What is arthritis? The severity and prevalence of arthritis related to age Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid nodules and vasculitis Arthritis is a condition of joint inflammation. Several types of arthritis exist, with some involving the skin, immune system, and blood vessels. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a term used for inflammation of the joints, the tissues surrounding the […]
Continue reading »
Skip to: Peripheral vertigo Causes of peripheral vertigo How is peripheral vertigo treated? Central vertigo Causes of central vertigo How is central vertigo treated? New type of vertigo Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness often caused by a mismatch of the brain’s visual, vestibular, and sensory information systems. Apart from dizziness, there are issues with balance, motion sickness, […]
Continue reading »
A growing pool of evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) may share common pathological mechanisms, and that the presence of T2DM increases the risk of developing PD by 40%. Measuring blood sugar level. Image Credit: Neirfy / Shutterstock How is T2DM Connected to PD? PD, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, […]
Continue reading »
Up close and personal! Halsey gave fans a glimpse at her baby after announcing that she and boyfriend Alev Aydin are expecting their first child together. Pregnant Stars Share Ultrasound Pics The “Without Me” singer, 26, posted a sonogram pic via her Instagram Story on Friday, January 29, showing off her baby’s legs and feet. Halsey tagged her doctor in […]
Continue reading »
Hydrogels can be used in biomedical applications by offering a moist, adjustable environment for cells. Image Credit: Alexa_Space/Shutterstock.com The ability to modify their physicochemical properties means wound healing can be optimized using bioactive hydrogels, an application that has been further explored in the past decade. This is seen as an important field to develop with the current aging population. How […]
Continue reading »
As a plant that contains approximately 15 grams of healthy fat per avocado, avocados are considered to be a healthy high-fat food. For those looking for alternatives, there any many other foods which boast similar benefits. Kerdkanno | Shutterstock What are the health benefits of avocados? Avocado fruits’ fat is comprised of approximately 71% of high-monounsaturated fatty acids, 16% saturated […]
Continue reading »