Health Matters

As a medical doctor, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of mental health issues on individuals, families, and the community as a whole. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it is essential that we prioritize our well-being. In this publication, I aim to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and […]

What is a Stroke? Stroke, also known as brain attack, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or a rupture (hemorrhagic stroke) of blood vessels. This deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients, leading to damage or death of brain cells. Risk Factors While stroke

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: People with Alzheimer’s might forget their loved ones. They might forget how

You can enjoy a better body by knowing what’s natural as you age and what’s not and by learning simple steps you can try to delay or reduce the changes.   Your Heart Works Harder As you get older, your blood vessels and arteries become stiffer. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood.

What is a heart attack?A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the heart starts to die. A heart attack doesn’t have to be deadly. Quick treatment can restore blood flow to the heart and save your life. Your doctor might call

What to Expect in Your 60s Surveys show that aging and happinejss often form a U-shaped curve. The line dips slowly from your youth to your middle years, then rises in your 40s and 50s. About 1 in 3 people in their 60s say they’re “very happy” — slightly more than those under 35. Life

Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take. You can avoid heart

Menopause is the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles. The term can describe any of the changes you go through just before or after you stop having your period, marking the end of your reproductive years. Menopause Causes Women are born with all of their eggs, which are stored in their ovaries. Their ovaries also make the

Diabetes is a number of diseases that involve problems with the hormone insulin. Normally, the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) releases insulin to help your body store and use the sugar and fat from the food you eat. Diabetes occurs when one of the following occurs: When the pancreas does not produce any insulin

The pandemic has been treated as a societal emergency, as it should continue to be before it can be contained and hopefully, treated  and  cured. Infectious diseases,  especially those like COVID-19, are societal reminders that health and medical research remain as vital as ever. They serve as a reminder that we as a society are