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What Type of Chest Pain? Chest pain can occur anywhere within the upper body. Chest pain can feel different depending on the cause and the individual. It may be described as sharp, dull, burning, aching, stabbing or a crushing sensation.  Common Causes of Your Chest Pain Your chest pain can be due to a single […]

Introduction Have you ever felt shaky or weak after a workout and wondered why? Is it a good sign or a bad sign? Well, according to research published in the ‘Seminars in neurology journal, shaking/tremors after any form of intense exercise is a common occurrence and usually is nothing to be concerned about.1 There are […]

Short Explanatory Video Woman with Heart Disease: How to Recognize Symptoms of Heart Disease Introduction Heart disease, one of the major causes of death in the world, is any condition that affects the heart’s function and structure. Several types of heart conditions can be called “heart disease”. Most of the time, people believe heart disease […]

Overview What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium. The pericardium consists of two thin layers of connective tissue with a small cavity. The role of this structure is to protect the heart and reduce the friction between the heart and nearby structures, whilst it expands and contracts.1 Pericarditis is caused by excess […]

We may say smoking is like a silent killer or a friend that sneakily stabs you behind your back without you even realizing it.28 It contributes to many diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease.29 Despite that, more than 1 billion people smoke cigarettes regularly.28 It also accounts for 8 million deaths worldwide. […]

About blood pressure Blood pressure is the measurement of the force at which blood is pumped out of the heart and around the body. It is given as a number of X over Y, also written as X/Y, known as systolic pressure (pressure in the arteries after the heart has pumped out blood) over diastolic […]

What are probiotics? As per the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), probiotics are living microorganisms that, when administered in sufficient amounts, have many health benefits.1,2 Probiotics are well known for their advantageous nature. They help preserve intestinal microorganisms' stability and activate and regulate the immune system.3,4 Due to their […]

Have you ever wondered what role amino acids play in cell growth? Do you know how important amino acids are in the formation of cancer? Can we regulate amino acids to target cancer and improve treatment side effects? The key to answering these questions is the amino acid glutamine. This amino acid is responsible for […]

Introduction What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which transports air to and from the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic in nature.⁴ Acute bronchitis is a common side effect of a cold or other respiratory illness. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious illness, is identified […]

Introduction  The left side of the body is home to a number of important organs. Under the left side of the breastbone lies the heart, spleen, stomach, pancreas, and large intestine. Chest pains experienced on the left side, just above your breast, may be caused by a variety of conditions, each with its own set […]

Have you ever been asked to change your daily fibre intake? You may have been asked to eat more fibre if you suffer from constipation. Or perhaps you have been asked to reduce your fibre intake to follow a specific diet, such as for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You may have also been asked to […]

Introduction About high blood pressure  Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood around the body. Ideal blood pressure would be 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure 140/90 mmHg. For individuals over 80 years old, high blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg. Risk factors Being overweight, […]

Blood pressure is one of the most common health pointers checked at a doctor’s visit. It is part of a group of other pointers called vital signs. These include the temperature, breathing rate, heart rate or the pulse and oxygen levels. Blood pressure could be normal, high or low. High blood pressure is called hypertension […]

Asthma is a condition affecting children and adults, characterized by the inflammation of the airways of the lower respiratory system, specifically the bronchus. This inflammation causes an important reduction of the bronchi lumen. Asthma is a non-communicable disease that can be controlled with medication and psychobiological habits to prevent the recurrence of asthma attacks and […]

What is Angina? Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is a condition defined by chest pain 1 Restricted blood flow to the heart can lead to heart disease and heart failure. When a patient with angina continues to live ordinarily without a diagnosis or correct treatment, the patient is at risk of myocardial infarction (also […]

What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract (the chest) which occurs when tiny branches of air tubes in the lungs called bronchioles are affected by a virus. This disease occurs mainly from the months of November to April.1 Causes of bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis is caused by a virus known as the […]

What is a mini heart attack (Silent heart attack)? Did you know that around 1.4 million people in the UK today have survived a heart attack, and that almost half of them were mini heart attacks that went by unnoticed? Although less severe than a full heart attack, a mini heart attack can be seen […]

What is melatonin? Have you ever wondered how your body knows the difference between day and night? The answer is melatonin.  Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone released from one of the body's most essential glands - the pineal gland. This gland is located in the centre of the brain.1 Melatonin has grown in popularity […]