Acute kidney Injury
Acute kidney failure Acute kidney failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of wastes may accumulate, and your blood’s chemical makeup may get out of balance. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of acute kidney failure may include: Decreased urine […]
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) occurs when fluid builds up in the tiny, elastic air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. More fluid in your lungs means less oxygen can reach your bloodstream. Symptoms Severe shortness of breath Labored and unusually rapid breathing Low blood pressure Confusion and extreme tiredness When to see a doctor […]
Acute Liver Failure
Acute Liver Failure Acute liver failure is loss of liver function that occurs rapidly — in days or weeks —usually in a person who has no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure is less common than chronic liver failure, which develops more slowly. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of acute liver failure may include: Yellowing of […]
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation — one or more missed menstrual periods.. The most common cause of amenorrhea is pregnancy. Symptoms The main sign of amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. Depending on the cause of amenorrhea, you might experience other signs or symptoms along with the absence of periods, such as: […]
Allergies
Allergies Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people. Symptoms Allergy symptoms depend on the substance involved and can involve the airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild […]
A SMART Approach to Weight Loss
SMART Approach to Weight Loss When it comes to weight loss, it’s easy to focus only on the number of pounds you need to lose without much thought given to lasting “lifestyle” changes. Successful weight loss is not so much about a number on the scale, it’s about adopting a lifestyle and setting goals that […]
Getting Fit for Life
Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life Exercise and physical activity are good for you, no matter how old you are. In fact, staying active can help you: Keep and improve your strength so you can stay independent Have more energy to do the things you want to do Improve your balance Prevent or delay some […]
Healthy Eating Plan
Healthy Eating Plan A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day while staying within your daily calorie goal for weight loss. A healthy eating plan also will lower your risk for heart disease and other health conditions. A healthy eating plan: Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat […]
How to Quit Smoking
How to Quit Smoking Smoking is implicated as a risk factor for many health problems, including: Premature death: cigarette smoking is the single most important cause of premature death. Most premature deaths caused by smoking are due to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coronary heart disease. Cancers of the upper respiratory tract, oesophagus, […]
How to Lose Weight
How to Lose Weight Weight-loss basics Your weight is a balancing act, and calories are part of that equation. Fad diets may promise you that counting carbs or eating a mountain of grapefruit will make the pounds drop off. But when it comes to weight loss, it’s calories that count. Weight loss comes down to […]