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Health Advice: Gum Diseases

October 7, 2012 Global AuthorAsiaMed Connect, Cleaning, Gum Disease, Health Advice

What is it? Gum diseases are very common and affect most people at least once in their lifetime. The common reason for its development is build up of plaque on the teeth. One of the common signs of gum disease is bleeding from the gums. Careful and regular cleaning of your teeth everyday reduces your risk of developing gum diseases.... Read More

Medical advice: Effects of Passive smoking

July 11, 2012 Global AuthorApollo Hospitals Group, AsiaMed Connect, Healtcare advice, Passive smoking, second hand Smoke

Passive smoking means breathing in other people’s tobacco (cigarette) smoke. A smoker’s exhaled smoke is called exhaled mainstream smoke. The smoke drifting from their lit cigarette is called sidestream smoke. The combination of mainstream and sidestream smoke is called second-hand smoke (SHS) or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). . Read More

Medical advice: Heat Stress- Care for the Elderly

July 4, 2012 Global AuthorAsiaMed Connect, Eldery, Heat Stroke, Medical advice

During summer, care needs to be taken to protect our elderly from heat stress. People aged 65 years and over may be at an increased risk of heat-related illnesses and may need special care in hot weather. Heat stress can cause mild conditions such as a rash or cramps or serious life-threatening conditions such as heat stroke or worsen pre-existing... Read More

Medical advice: Is soy really good for you?

June 29, 2012 Global Authoranti nutrients, Apollo Hospitals, AsiaMed Connect, enzyme action, Soy Milk, Soy Products

You may have read tons of articles on the benefits of soy. Though it is considered a healthy option to add to your diet here is an article that focuses exclusively on the ill effects of adding too much soy to your diet. . Read More

Medical advice: Hazards of Health Drinks

June 26, 2012 Global AuthorApollo Hospitals Group, AsiaMed Connect, Foods, Health Drinks

Lots of energy drinks are being sold in the market these days. Energy drinks are advertised as energy boosters and ads claim that they can keep individuals alert and active for long periods of time. The drinks are targeted largely at teenagers and young adults and are readily available in grocery stores, convenience stores and a variety of other places.... Read More

Heart to Heart: The Gift of Life

November 15, 2011 Global AuthorAsiaMed Connect, Heart

Thirteen years back Mr. A would not have even imagined that his quality of life would be so much better. To say it bluntly, he may have had doubts if he would live to see the world in a few years time. But he received a special gift - a gift of life that he treasures in ‘his heart’, from... Read More

Allergy Trouble?

September 14, 2011 Global AuthorAllergy Trouble?, Apollo Hospitals, AsiaMed Connect

An allergy refers to an inflated reaction by the body’s immune system in response to certain foreign substances. In normal non allergic people, a foreign substance that does not cause any reaction at all, will cause an exaggerated reaction in allergic people. Allergic people's bodies recognize the foreign substance and one part of the immune system is turned on against... Read More

What is ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

August 28, 2011 Global AuthorApollo Hospitals Group, Appollo Hospital, AsiaMed Connect, Medical advice

Alzheimer's disease - a progressive, degenerative brain disease - causes more than simple forgetfulness. It may start with slight memory loss and confusion, but it eventually leads to irreversible mental impairment that destroys a person's ability to remember, reason, learn and imagine. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is the loss of intellectual and social abilities... Read More

Understanding Stroke – What is it?

August 4, 2011 Global AuthorAppollo Hospitals, AsiaMed Connect, Health risks, Stroke, Understanding causes of stroke

A stroke, or brain attack, is caused by the sudden loss of blood flow to the brain or bleeding inside the head. Both can cause brain cells to stop functioning or die. When nerve cells in the brain die, the function of body parts they control is harmed or lost. Depending on the part of the brain affected, people can... Read More

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