Author: Saroj Kumari

What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that causes progressive decline in a number of areas. Starting from memory, cognitive or thinking ability, speaking ability, and behavior. This disease can target young adults. However, most cases occur in those over 60 years old (elderly). In the early stages, sufferers will experience mild memory disorders. For example, having difficulty remembering the names of objects, conversations with anyone, and events that have recently occurred. This disease can worsen over time, making sufferers unable to perform daily activities. In severe cases, Alzheimer’s disease can even make sufferers confused. Symptoms of…

Diet and nutrition generally describe two different aspects. However, diet and nutrition are a unity that the body needs in balanced portions. What is Nutrition? Nutrition refers to substances required by the human body and other living things for optimal growth, development, maintenance, and function. Nutrition is obtained through the food and drink consumed. Nutrients consist of macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. While micronutrients include vitamins and minerals, which the body needs in small amounts. Nutritional Function The main function of nutrition is to maintain the health of the human body as a whole. However, if…

Nerves are like cables that carry electrical impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. These impulses can help the body feel sensations and move the body’s muscles. Nerves also play a role in maintaining certain important functions, such as breathing, sweating, or digesting food. Nerve cells, also called neurons, are found throughout the body, especially in the brain and spinal cord. Nerves, along with the brain and spinal cord, are the basis of the nervous system. Signs of Nerve Cell Damage Some signs of nerve cell damage to watch out for are: 1. Numbness or Numbness Damaged…

What is Canker Sore? Canker sores are one of the oral problems that many people often experience. Canker sores, also known as stomatitis, are inflammation of the mouth that is painful and can interfere with sufferers’ ability to eat, talk, and sleep. Canker sores can appear anywhere in the mouth, including the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof of the mouth. Symptoms of Canker Sores Canker sores will not be felt immediately, but will develop slowly with the following symptoms: Burning sensation on the tongue. The inside of the mouth and throat are red. Discomfort when swallowing. There is a…

Hyperthermia Hyperthermia is a condition that occurs when the body temperature rises above normal. Normal body temperature is between 36 – 37.5 degrees Celsius. This hyperthermia occurs due to high environmental temperatures and the body is no longer able to adapt to these extreme changes. A person is said to have hyperthermia if the body temperature is above 40 degrees Celsius. But make no mistake, hyperthermia is not the same as fever. When you have hyperthermia, your body temperature rises above a certain point controlled by the hypothalamus. However, when you have a fever, the hypothalamus increases your body temperature…