Stress that lead to Heart Disease

According to John Hopkins Hospital; Stress can increase inflammation in your body, which in turn is linked to factors that can harm your heart, such as high blood pressure and lower “good” HDL cholesterol But chronic stress can also affect your heart in a more indirect way. When you’re worried, you tend to sleep poorly. You’re alsoContinue reading “Stress that lead to Heart Disease”

What does Thrombotic stroke means?

Thrombotic strokes are strokes caused by a blood clot (thrombus) that develops in the arteries supplying blood to the brain. This type of stroke is usually seen in older people, especially those with diabetes or high cholesterol and a buildup of fat and lipids inside the walls of blood vessels (atherosclerosis).  Sometimes, symptoms of a thromboticContinue reading “What does Thrombotic stroke means?”

The facts and meaning of Brain Attack

According to John Hopkins Hospital, Brain Attack or the commonly called Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Blood carries oxygen and other important substances to the body’s cells and organs, including the brain. In an ischemic stroke – these substances can’t get to the brain and brain cells die. This canContinue reading “The facts and meaning of Brain Attack”

Understanding Brain Tumor

According to the National Brain Tumor Society,  Brain tumor is defined as an abnormal growth 
of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Brain tumours are graded according to how fast they grow and how likely they are to grow back after treatment. Grade one and two tumours are low grade,Continue reading “Understanding Brain Tumor”

Top 7 reason why you should visit a Neurologist

We first have to know what a neurologist is. A neurologist is a medical specialist who handles diseases / disorders in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system), peripheral nerves (nerves connecting the brain and spine to the organs, like the lungs or liver), and muscles. Neurological diseases can include headaches; seizure; stroke;Continue reading “Top 7 reason why you should visit a Neurologist”

I have aneurysm, so what is next?

If a brain aneurysm is detected before it ruptures, treatment may be recommended to prevent it rupturing in future. Most aneurysms won’t rupture, so treatment is only carried out if the risk of a rupture is particularly high. Factors that affect whether treatment is recommended include your age, the size and position of the aneurysm,Continue reading “I have aneurysm, so what is next?”

Top 10 causes of dizziness in children

Dizziness is a common symptom that’s not usually a sign of anything serious, but should be investigated by a doctor. The term “dizziness” means different things to different people – some use it to describe feeling lightheaded or off balance, while others use it to describe a feeling that their surroundings are spinning. Because theContinue reading “Top 10 causes of dizziness in children”

Have you ever wondered how neurologist identify a brain aneurysm?

Aneurysm is a ballooning at a weak spot in an artery wall. It may leak or rupture, causing bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). Most often a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs in the space between the brain and the thin tissues covering the brain. Neurologist use multiple tests to confirm a brain aneurysm diagnosis: MRA:Continue reading “Have you ever wondered how neurologist identify a brain aneurysm?”

Avoid the bulge this christmas season

Eat with a small group when you can. One study found that dining with six or more people can cause you to eat 76 percent more, most likely because the meal can last so long. (After an hour of staring at the stuffing, you’re more likely to have seconds.) At a big sit-down supper, be theContinue reading “Avoid the bulge this christmas season”

7 Healthy Christmas Eating Strategy

Limit high calorie foods. Research has shown that when faced with a variety of foods with different tastes, textures, smells, shapes, and colors, people eat more―regardless of their true hunger level. Cutting down on your personal smorgasbord can decrease what you end up eating by 20 to 40 percent. Choose food wisely such as leafyContinue reading “7 Healthy Christmas Eating Strategy”