The liver is a football-sized organ that sits in the upper right portion of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm and above the stomach. There are several different types of cancer that can develop in the liver cell. Cancer that spreads to the liver is more common than cancer that begins in the liver cells. If… Read More »
The average age for menopause in the UK is 52, but symptoms of perimenopause – the lead up to it – can strike up to 15 years before. London GP Dr. Deyo Famuboni describes the ten perimenopause symptoms to watch for You’ve been going about your life, following your monthly routine, with no obvious changes… Read More »
Excessive sodium is a common symptom trigger for many chronic conditions—including Meniere’s disease and tinnitus—and it’s a hard one to avoid because salt is so prevalent in the average Western diet. Most people have no idea of how much sodium they consume on a daily basis. Even if you never add salt to anything, there is still… Read More »
Menopause symptoms are not only about hot flushes. As more celebs talk about the taboo effects such as vaginal looseness and incontinence, we salute them It’s simply the time in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop producing hormones. Yet for years, the menopause been shrouded in secrecy and taboo. Until recently, women daren’t talk about going through… Read More »
The human body needs vitamin B12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA, and carry out other important functions. Some people are unable to consume enough vitamin B12 to meet their needs, while others can’t absorb enough, no matter how much they take in. As a result, vitamin B12 deficiency is relatively common, especially among… Read More »
Up to 80% of women experience symptoms as they transition into the menopause, including vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbance, and depressive symptoms. While hormone replacement therapy and certain medications may be helpful, these interventions may have side effects. In a recent study, 71 peri- or postmenopausal women who were seeking treatment for menopausal symptoms, including vasomotor… Read More »
Dementia causes the ongoing decline of brain functioning which is why diagnosing the condition in its early stages is important. There are ways it can be slowed down and mental function can be maintained. The four most common types of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frototemporal dementia. Most types… Read More »