15
Apr
Author: admin // Category:
Health
Many of the people who have diabetes find it tiresome enough, but apart from it, diabetes can cause various other maladies including heart diseases. The main reason for this is that, people who have diabetes, have increased levels of the cholesterol LDL in their body. At the same time, it reduces the amount of HDL present in your body.
The function performed by HDL is transporting the LDL cholesterol that has been produced to other parts of the body. Thus, when HDL levels go below those that are required, LDL starts accumulating within your blood vessels. These deposits of LDL within your body can lead to clogging of your blood vessels and thus, can cause a heart attack.
Many scientific studies have shown that people with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to have heart trouble than those without it. If you have diabetes, you can reduce the risk of heart attack by adopting a healthy lifestyle. This includes a healthy diet i.e. a one with lower amount of fats, regular exercise both to keep your body fit and to maintain a proper weight etc.
Thus, if you have diabetes, extra measures need to be taken to reduce the risk of heart disease.
20
Mar
Author: admin // Category:
Health
Avian flu or bird flu as it is commonly known as is an infection caused by the influenza viruses that are present in the intestines of most birds that do not live in a controlled environment. Doubtlessly, you would have heard the term mentioned in the news recently. What is the reason for the same? Why is it proving to be dangerous?
The non-domesticated birds that have the virus present in their bodies usually do not face any harm due to it. However, in case of domesticated birds like ducks, chickens etc. presence of this virus can lead to an infection that can prove to be fatal. If these birds are infected, the virus is present in their saliva, feces etc.
The major problem that has been created by infection of domesticated birds by the virus is that, the virus has started affecting even individuals who come in contact with them. However, such infections do not prove to be as contagious in humans as in the birds.
Even then, proper measures should be taken in order to prevent the spread of this disease by maintaining the cleanliness of the shelters of such birds and taking proper hygienic measures.
