Post Views: 990 As we are in the Mental Health month of May, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve and maintain our physical and mental well-being. And what better way to do that than by using a health app like OnTracka that offers you an easy way to focus on…
Post Views: 1,067 The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, is our body’s control and processing house. It is vital to maintain the brain’s biochemical stability for the normal functioning of the CNS and to prevent neurological disorders. Trauma, infections, tumours, blood flow disruption, etc. are some of the main causes of…
Post Views: 2,550 According to the World Health Organisation, infertility is a primary global health concern that affects millions of men and women of reproductive age. Close to 48 million couples and 186 million individuals experience infertility on a global scale. Lifestyle choices, exposure to environmental pollutants, obesity, malnutrition, recreational use of drugs, smoking and…
Post Views: 3,663 Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body. Free radicals are oxygen-containing molecules with an unequal quantity of electrons. The unequal number enables them to react with other molecules quickly. Free radicals may generate a massive chain of chemical events in your body because they combine so…
Post Views: 1,870 Oxidative stress occurs when free radicals (freie radikale) are formed in your body to dominate your body’s defences, this imbalance can lead to cell and tissue damage. Oxidative stress disproportionates the production and accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells and tissues and the biological system’s ability to detoxify reactive products.…
Post Views: 5,586 Inflammation is a natural defence mechanism against pathogens. It is correlated with many pathogenic disorders such as microbial and viral diseases, susceptibility to allergens, radiation and poisonous chemicals, autoimmune and chronic diseases, obesity, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and a high-calorie diet. Nevertheless, when it goes into overdrive, sparked by determinants like inadequate…
Post Views: 11,439 Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The disease causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs, termed as alveoli. The alveoli swell with fluid or pus, making it irritable and difficult to breathe. Health care providers often distinguish pneumonia based on where…
Post Views: 17,236 Oxidative stress occurs due to an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the protective system’s ability to detoxify these reactive products. It can cause damage to cells and tissues and can lead to chronic inflammation. Long-term oxidative stress can also cause conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. What…
