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  Looking at the current trends, nearly everybody is stressed out and juggling between work, family and other commitments these days. Stress is a normal reaction to a busy life or difficult situation as such, but it is not a disorder. Because once the cause of stress is removed, stress goes away. I have seen people using ‘stress’, ‘anxiety’ and ‘depression’ as one, however medically they are different terms. Let’s understand these terms in a better way. Like, a person suffering from depression may not have anxiety. In such a scenario, overcoming depression is far more difficult. On the other hand, every person dealing with an anxiety disorder is not depressed. According to one of the psychiatry professors at NYU Langone Medical Center, basically, the first stage of depression or anxiety often accompanies a stressor. For example, sexual abuse, loss of a family member, serious childhood adversity, etc. can determine future depression. Contrarily, somebody suffering from anxiety or d...

  There are several methods to avoid or keep a check on hepatitis, which includes two primary habits of getting a vaccine as well as washing your hands well every now and then (especially before and after food consumption). Besides, there are three major types of hepatitis as mentioned below. Types of Hepatitis: A, B, and C Mainly, there are three types of hepatitis, and each one has different effects and symptoms. Some of the indicators may appear similar, though, there are different suggested treatments for them. Hepatitis A: This type of Hepatitis usually doesn’t cause any complication and is curable with Hepatitis Vaccine and medication. In this case, the expected time to heal for your liver is around 2-3 months. Hepatitis A is a virus-related liver illness that may cause mild to severe adverse effect on your body. HAV or the hepatitis A virus is transferred through absorption of contaminated water and food or through straight contact with an infected person. Hepatitis B: If no...

  Also known as senile dementia, Alzheimer ’ disease is a progressive disease of the brain. This destroys memory and other vital memory functions. It also leads to disturbances in planning, reasoning, perception, and language of the patient. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in the U.S. Primary risk factor of having Alzheimer’s disease is increased age; however, other factors like genetics also play a role in developing this disease. The possibility of having this disease increases after the age of 70, and it can affect around 50% people over 85. Following Are Few Signs And Symptoms Of Alzheimer’s Disease One Should Watch Out For: Memory Loss Disorientation Of Time And Place Difficulty In Talking Or Writing Struggle In Performing Known Tasks Vision Problems Poor Judgment Misplacing Things Difficulty In Planning Or Solving Problems Loss Of Interest In Social Work And Other Activities Mood Swings Or Changes In Behavior There is no cure, but the disease ...

  Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory tract (the nose, throat, and lungs) that spreads from person to person by coughing, sneezing or touching surfaces. In the flu, a genetic mutation of the main virus variation occurs which allows them to evade our immune system. For this reason, people get a new vaccination every year. Although, the yearly flu strains in winter are not severe and could be resolved easily, sometimes the flu outbreaks are a serious cause of illness. Those with a weak immune system are at risk of developing complications from influenza-like pneumonia and bronchitis. In U.S. fall and winter months have the most flu viruses and this time of the year is known as the flu season. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized due to complications of the flu during flu season. Very young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with asthma or other lung disease are more prone to developing serious illness. Is Cold and Flu Same? Although cold ...

  Asthma is a chronic condition wherein your airways, that carry air to and from lungs, become inflamed and it gets difficult to breathe. As per data, nearly 25 million Americans are affected by asthma. Although there is no cure for asthma, one can take certain precautions to avoid the triggers and manage it effectively. Symptoms of Asthma: Many people may not be aware of having this condition, in case their symptoms are mild. The most common symptoms of asthma include – coughing at night while laughing or exercising, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath and wheezing. Asthma symptoms, even if not severe, should be taken seriously as they can be fatal if left untreated. What causes Asthma?  What causes asthma? The most common cause of asthma trigger is allergen such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander or ragweed and irritants in the air like smoke, strong odors or chemical fumes. Exercise or a respiratory illness can also make you prone to developing t...

  A form of joint disorder, arthritis causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints. In this condition, a person experiences pain and swelling in the joints. It can affect people of all ages, sexes, and races; however, arthritis is most common among women. Today, arthritis is a major cause of disability in the United States. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children suffer from some or the other type of arthritis. The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling of the joint, stiffness and restricted physical movement. These symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and may progress or get worse with time. In severe cases, one may experience chronic pain, difficulty in walking or climbing stairs and inability to do daily chores. The joint can also change permanently leading to knobby fingers. However, often joint damage can only be evident on x-ray. Out of the different types of arthritis, some may also affect eyes, heart, lungs, kidneys, and skin, along with t...

  Also known as hay fever, seasonal allergies occur when a person’s immune system overreacts to an external allergen like pollen. An allergy occurs because the body sees these allergens as a threat. On detecting an allergen, our body’s immune system releases histamines which induce the physical symptoms of allergies. The most common culprits of these allergies are pollens from grasses, weeds, and trees. Seasonal allergies are very common with more than 10 million cases in India. Allergic rhinitis affects 10% – 30% population of the world. Some researchers believe that around 50 million people are affected by nasal allergies in the United States and 30% adults and 40% of children are affected by allergies. However, the allergens differ as per the seasons. In spring, tree pollen triggers allergies whereas, in the summertime, the grass causes allergies. From late summer to the end of the fall season, ragweed causes allergies. Also, mold and dust cause allergies all throughout the yea...

  When the teenage years arrive, they often come with those annoying, distinctive pimples on the face, and often on the chest and back too. These little skin imperfections tend to go away as we get older, but for some of us, the painful, red and sometimes yellow “zits” may last a lot longer into adulthood. Acne is one of the most common skin problems in teenagers and young adults, and causes significant emotional distress for many. Acne is caused by inflammation in the pilosebaceous unit, the place that harbors the hair follicle and the sebaceous gland. The sebaceous gland produces sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin. We still don’t know how this inflammation happens, but it seems that sebum overproduction clogs the sebaceous gland, which can lead to inflammation and eventually bacterial infection. Is acne related to diet? When I was a child, I remember my mother blaming the chocolate I ate for all the pimples I had. I’ve heard other people say that dairy products and...

In 1975, researchers from Yale investigated an epidemic of 51 patients with arthritis who lived near the woodsy town of Lyme, Connecticut. The most common symptom was recurrent attacks of knee swelling. A few had pain in other joints, such as the wrist or ankle. Many had fever, fatigue, and headache. Some remembered a round skin rash before the onset of knee swelling. We now know that Lyme disease is an infection acquired from tick bites, caused by a spiral bacterium named Borrelia burgdorferi. After a tick bite, Borrelia bacteria wriggle through the skin away from the bite site. This leads to a circular red rash, known as erythema migrans. In its more advanced stages, erythema migrans may take on a bullseye appearance. Many people are unaware of the rash, as it is usually painless, and ticks may bite in less visible locations, such as a buttock or shoulder blade. Lyme disease is diagnosed with blood tests that detect antibodies to B. burgdorferi. Two-step testing is traditionally perf...