What is sarcoma? Sarcoma is a rare cancer that develops in the connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of bones and soft tissues, including fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, deep skin tissues and fibrous tissues. Sarcoma can develop anywhere in the body where sarcoma tissues are present. There are two main types of sarcoma:…
If you have met Mohana Gill, you will be amazed by her energy and abilities. Her present passion is to educate and tell the world all about Moringa, which has many health benefits. At nearly 90, Mohana Gill is far from resting on her laurels but is, instead, forging ahead with more creative and culinary…
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and teenagers. Drowning usually happens fast and silent. It can happen anywhere from pools to hot tubs and even in oceans, lakes, and rivers. Below are some tips to prevent drowning: 1. Assign a Water Watcher •There should always be an adult water watcher while children…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by terrifying events. This event could either be experienced or witnessed by one. Examples of events that may trigger PTSD are being raped, kidnapped, watching your loved ones being murdered or experiencing violence in a military combat. Most people who face traumatic events…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a type of motor neuron disease. It’s also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after a famous baseball player who suffered the disease. Every year, 5000 people are diagnosed with this disease. ALS affects neurons that control voluntary muscles, the muscles used for actions like chewing, talking and moving your…
The ears are probably something one doesn’t give much thought to on a day-by-day basis. That is, until one gets an ear infection or the ears start ringing and itching. Most of the hearing issues out there are caused by earwax. On this week’s posting, we share with you all about earwax, how to look…
Snoring is a common problem worldwide – as many as 30% of adult’s snore. Not only is snoring annoying, it can also impact quality of sleep for both the offending party and those around him or her. Snoring is caused by the vibration of soft tissues in the upper airway, the part of the airway…
Nutrition labels are always found at the back of food packaging. Many times, we do not pay much attention to it even though it can help us make healthier eating choices. On this week’s posting, we share with you some tips on how to better read and understand the information on these labels. 1 –…
Detox diets claim to help you lose weight, clear out toxins and boost energy. However, there are not enough scientific evidence to prove these claims. In fact, there are significant risks associated with detoxing and it’s essential to stay away from fad diets that promise dramatic results and are overly restrictive. On this week’s posting,…
Colorectal cancer or colon cancer is now the third most common cancer in both men and women in Asia. Colon cancer develops from certain polyps or growths in the inner lining of your colon. The risk factors include certain medical conditions, genetics and lifestyle choices. Having one or more risk factors for colon cancer doesn’t…
