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HEART · BLOOD VESSELS · METABOLISM
Heart, blood vessels and metabolism
Blood pressure, glucose, lipids, weight, heart rate, and circulation.
HEART · BLOOD VESSELS · METABOLISM
Heart, blood vessels and metabolism
DYSLIPIDEMIA
Abnormal blood lipids.
Abnormal LDL and triglycerides
TYPE 2 DIABETES
type 2 diabetes
Sugar remains in the blood
OBESITY AND METABOLIC HEALTH
Obesity and Metabolic Health
Abdominal fat and metabolic risk
CORONARY HEART DISEASE
Coronary heart disease
Blood supply to the heart muscle decreases.
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA
Cardiac arrhythmia.
Your heart beats fast, slow, or irregularly.
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis
Blood clots in deep veins
BRAIN · NERVOUS SYSTEM · MIND
Brain, nervous system, and mental health
Memory, movement, headaches, nerves, emotions, and stroke.
BRAIN · NERVOUS SYSTEM · MIND
Brain, nervous system, and mental health
STROKE
Stroke
Interrupted blood flow to the brain requires urgent treatment.
PARKINSON DISEASE
Parkinson's disease
Slowness, tremor, and stiffness.
DEMENTIA
Dementia
Declining memory and thinking that affect daily life.
MIGRAINE
Migraine
Recurrent headaches and sensitivity to stimuli
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral nerve disorders
Peripheral nerves send abnormal signals.
DEPRESSION
Depression
Persistent low mood or loss of interest
EYE & VISION
Eye & Vision Health
Floaters, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eyes.
EYE & VISION
Eye & Vision Health
EYE FLOATERS
Vitreous changes and eye floaters.
Floating dots or strands that move with the eyes.
GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma
Early optic nerve damage often goes unnoticed.
CATARACTS
Cataract
A cloudy lens causes blurred vision and glare.
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration
Central vision becomes blurred or distorted.
DRY EYE & DIGITAL EYE STRAIN
Dry eyes and screen-related eye strain.
An inadequate tear film and reduced blinking.
DIGESTION · LIVER · GALLBLADDER
Gastrointestinal tract, liver and gallbladder
Esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, appendix, and hemorrhoids.
DIGESTION · LIVER · GALLBLADDER
Gastrointestinal tract, liver and gallbladder
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX
acid reflux
Stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus.
GASTRITIS
gastritis
Irritated or inflamed stomach lining
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
irritable bowel syndrome
Abdominal pain along with changes in bowel movements
CONSTIPATION
Constipation
Difficult, hard, or less frequent bowel movements.
APPENDICITIS
Appendicitis
Severe abdominal pain that needs to be checked quickly
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids
Swollen blood vessels in the anal area
METABOLIC DYSFUNCTION-ASSOCIATED STEATOTIC LIVER DISEASE
Metabolic fatty liver disease.
Fat accumulates in the liver from metabolic disorders.
CHRONIC HEPATITIS B
Chronic hepatitis B
The hepatitis B virus lives in the body chronically.
GALLSTONES
Gallstones in the gallbladder
Crystals form in the gallbladder.
KIDNEY · URINARY · MEN'S HEALTH
Kidneys, urinary tract, and men's health.
Kidney filtration, urinary stones, urinary infections, and prostate health.
KIDNEY · URINARY · MEN'S HEALTH
Kidneys, urinary tract, and men's health.
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
chronic kidney disease
Glomerular filtration continues to decrease.
KIDNEY STONES
Kidney and urinary tract stones
Crystals form in the kidneys or urinary tract.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Cystitis and urinary tract infections
Bladder or urinary tract infection
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
An enlarged prostate causes difficulty urinating.
HORMONES · IMMUNITY · SKIN · ALLERGY
Hormones, immunity, skin and allergies
Thyroid health, menopause, immune conditions, skin, and allergies.
HORMONES · IMMUNITY · SKIN · ALLERGY
Hormones, immunity, skin and allergies
HYPERTHYROIDISM
hyperthyroidism
Too much thyroid hormone
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Hypothyroidism
low thyroid hormone
MENOPAUSE
Menopause
The transition to the permanent end of menstrual periods.
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
An autoimmune response can affect several organs.
PSORIASIS
Psoriasis
Rapid skin cell turnover produces thick patches.
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Allergic rhinitis
The nose is sensitive to allergens.
LUNGS · RESPIRATORY · SLEEP · INFECTIONS
Lungs, breathing, sleep, and infectious diseases
Asthma, COPD, sinusitis, snoring, tuberculosis and major infectious diseases.
LUNGS · RESPIRATORY · SLEEP · INFECTIONS
Lungs, breathing, sleep, and infectious diseases
ASTHMA
Asthma
Airways become sensitive and narrow intermittently.
SINUSITIS
sinusitis
The sinus lining swells and fluid collects in the cavities around the nose.
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The air flow in the lungs decreases.
SLEEP APNEA
sleep apnea
Breathing stops periodically while sleeping.
INFLUENZA & RSV
Influenza and RSV
Respiratory viruses that may be severe in high-risk groups
TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis spreads through the air.
SHINGLES
Shingles
The chickenpox virus returns to cause a rash along the nerves.
DENGUE
dengue hemorrhagic fever
Fever caused by the dengue virus that is carried by Aedes mosquitoes.
BONE · JOINT · MUSCLE · BLOOD
Bones, joints, muscles, and blood
Joints, bones, muscles, lumbar discs, pain, and blood conditions.
BONE · JOINT · MUSCLE · BLOOD
Bones, joints, muscles, and blood
GOUT
gout
Urate crystals accumulate and cause joint pain and swelling.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis
The joint surface and surrounding structures degenerate.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
rheumatoid arthritis
The immune system causes inflammation of the lining of the joints.
OSTEOPOROSIS
osteoporosis
Decreased bone mass and strength
CHRONIC MUSCLE PAIN
chronic muscle pain
Muscle pain lasting more than three months
HERNIATED DISC
herniated disc
The herniated disc is irritating or pressing on the nerve.
FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia
Pain processing becomes more sensitive.
IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
Iron deficiency anaemia.
Not enough iron to make red blood cells.
THALASSEMIA
Thalassemia
Gene that produces abnormal hemoglobin
CANCERS TO KNOW
Understanding common cancers
Important cancers, along with risk factors, tests, and signs that should not be overlooked.
CANCERS TO KNOW
Understanding common cancers
COLORECTAL CANCER
Colon and rectal cancer
Continuous change in bowel movements or blood in the stool
LIVER CANCER
Liver cancer
Higher risk from hepatitis and cirrhosis.
BREAST CANCER
breast cancer
A lump or new change in the breast
CERVICAL CANCER
Cervical cancer
Partially preventable with the HPV vaccine and screening.
LUNG CANCER
lung cancer
Smoking is a major risk factor, but lung cancer also occurs in people who do not smoke.
PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate cancer
Testing must weigh the benefits and harms together.
STOMACH CANCER
stomach cancer
The first stage may resemble indigestion or be asymptomatic.
SKIN CANCER
skin cancer
A mole, lump, or sore that changes and doesn't heal.
OVARIAN CANCER
Ovarian cancer
Bloating, feeling full quickly, or persistent pelvic pain
LEUKEMIA
leukemia
Abnormal blood cells interfere with normal blood production.
Food and metabolism · General knowledge
When sugar and fat intake become excessive
This overview of food and metabolism does not explain every disease or replace the condition-specific advice above.
Read more when you are readyHow can excess sugar become fat, and what does this mean for health?Read more
01 · ENERGY STORAGE
Excess energy can be stored as fat.
Sugars and carbohydrates are broken down into glucose for energy. If energy intake consistently exceeds needs, the body can store the surplus as fat, including triglycerides and fat in the liver. This does not mean that every mouthful of sugar immediately becomes fat.
02 · THE WHOLE PATTERN
Consider sugar content, serving size, and your routine.
Health is not determined by a single food. Overall intake, processed foods, movement, sleep, genetics, medications, and medical conditions all matter. Excess abdominal fat may be associated with insulin resistance and chronic low-grade inflammation, but inflammation is not the sole cause of every disease.
A practical starting point.
Reduce sugary drinks, fried snacks, bakery products, and processed foods. Add vegetables, beans, whole grains, whole fruit, and suitable unsaturated fats. Dietary changes do not replace prescribed medicines, assessment, or treatment.
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FEATURED READING · PROSTATE
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Understand enlarged-prostate symptoms and human studies reporting encouraging findings on lycopene, urinary symptoms, and prostate changes.
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