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Peripheral Artery Disease of The Legs

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Friday, June 29, 2012, In : noncommunicable disease

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a vascular disease affecting the arteries of the legs.

The arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the cells of the body so they can function and keep the organs healthy.

In PAD there is a gradual build up of plaque within the arteries , these fatty deposits restrict the blood flow and can cause other organs to fail.

PAD can also be as a result of an embolism or inflammation of the blood vessels.

PAD can be serious if not treated early; it requires medical attenti...
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Non-Communicable Diseases-A Global Concern

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, May 28, 2012, In : noncommunicable disease

Non-communicable diseases (NCD's) are a global concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations are calling on all to join together in the fight against them.

Non-Communicable diseases are chronic diseases such as cancer, heart dsease, strokes,diabetes,asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).

Thirty six million people die each year and millions more are sick because of NCD's. Fortunately NCD's can be prevented.

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About Your Blood Pressure

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, In : Articles

The blood pressure is the force of blood exerted on the artery walls as the bood circulates through the body.

A blood pressure can be normal, at risk or high.

In high blood pressure, also called hypertension there is constant pumping of the blood through the vessels with excessive force.

A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers: the top number is when the heart is at rest and the bottom number when it is beating.

A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80.

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Taking Control of Your Health

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, In : Articles

Your very first health insurance must be taking control of your health. This does not begin in the medical doctor's office but at home before the symptoms of disease develop.

For everyone, it begins early in life with maternal health and safety and continues throughout the lifespan.

Believe it or not some lifestyle habits are avoidable and are therefore as a result of choice.

The choice to avoid them or make them part of daily living is the individual's.

The risk factors I'm referring to are:...