The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is rising and the associated costs are increasing by the day. Prevalence of this debilitating condition increases with age over 65, with the risk of developing the disease doubling every 5 years after age 65. Named after a German Psychiatrist, Dr.Alois Alzheimer, the absolute […]
Preventabl
20 posts
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Risk factors 1) Family history of ovary, breast or colon cancers / Inherited Genetic syndromes 2) Race: Ashkenazi Jews are at higher risk. 3) Age: 80% cases more […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Risk Factors 1) Smoking: 25% Association 2) Gender: Men at higher risk. 3) Obesity: Increases the risk by 20-50% 4) Old Age: two thirds above 65. 5) Race: […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Bowel cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Detected early, more than 90% can be cured. Risk factors: 1. Age More than 50. 2. Increased insulin levels […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women (apart from skin Cancer). Like most cancers, Detected early, breast cancer can be treated successfully. Risk Factors: Family history […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Risk factors 1) Gender: Men are 2 to 3 times More likely 2) Age: Between 50 to 70 3) Race: Blacks are more susceptible. 4) Family History of […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Risk Factors: 1) Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) rays. 2) Moles – Individuals with higher number of moles are at higher risk. 3) Those with fair skin that freckles […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Globally, about 15 to 20% of cancers are linked to infections. Lesser incidence in developed world, as infection load is lower. Infections are Fourth leading cause of cancer […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Though the evidence to support the “Healthy diet – Cancer Prevention” association is not definitive, the risk is reduced substantially. However, there are no magic super-foods, that bust cancers […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Don’t Start, if you aren’t already into it. Cornerstone strategy is to Actively discourage teenagers & young adults from smoking. Despite the intense efforts, globally, about 18-20% […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Once a leading cause of cancer deaths, cervical cancer rates have plunged due to increasing adoption of […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Globally, 3.4 million people are affected (Prevalence) with 430,000 new cases each year (Incidence) 90% incidence post 55 years of age. Average onset (65-85 years) Mostly males (72%) Commonest […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl There is robust Scientific evidence for direct link between Obesity and enhanced risk for atleast 13 different cancers including Breast (especially in Post-menopausal women), Gut, Uterus, Oesophagus, Pancreas, […]
* This video is part of – https://courses.preventabl.com/cancer * Course playlist on Youtube – https://goo.gl/yHcmBx * Please be our patron – https://www.patreon.com/preventabl Despite scientific proof for genetic mutations as causative factors, it is the complex overlay of lifestyle and protective or risk factors that play a key role in triggering […]
Type 2 diabetes starts exhibiting its true colors usually over the age of 40. Until then, there may not be any signs at all or they may not be obvious. Often, it might take more than 10 years before you realize you had been suffering from Diabetes. Awareness of the […]
The deluge of cancer articles, studies and ‘expert’ opinions on TV confounds Doctors. You can imagine the plight of common folk. Knowledge of essential lifestyle adjustments and key metrics to track is critical to avoid most preventable cancers. Several modifiable (e.g. Diet) and uncontrollable (e.g. Age) factors lead to cancer. […]
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]nderstanding the signs and symptoms as well as how Diabetes is diagnosed is critical. Awareness of these will help stay alert, if at risk, and reach out to healthcare practitioners and facilities for an early assessment. For those who are already diagnosed, early detection of these symptoms imply earlier beginning […]
1. FOUR (not one) TYPES OF DIABETES Though Type 2 Diabetes accounts for almost 90% of the Diabetes cases diagnosed each year across the globe; Pre-diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes are the three other types of Diabetes. All four types exhibit several common signs and symptoms and also […]
1. INSULIN & GLUCOSE METABOLISM Glucose, derivative of absorbed food, transforms into energy through a series of steps and helps maintain various cells in the body. Either persistently high or low Glucose levels in the blood can be fatal and there are several intricate processes in place to ensure a […]
Increasingly sedentary lifestyles around the globe, driven largely by the post-Industrial ICT economy, coupled with “easy food” are leading to widespread obesity. From hunting and gathering days, when food was scarce and when we could sustain by eating once or twice a week, the abundant food supplies after the onset […]