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 […]
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* 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 […]