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Types of Strokes 2

Table of Content Overview Introduction Signs and symptoms of stroke Types of strokes Ischemic Stroke Transient Ischemic Stroke (TIA) Haemorrhagic Stroke Brain-stem stroke Cryptogenic stroke Overview Stroke is an umbrella

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Who is a Hypochondriac? Is it a Mental Illness? 4

A hypochondriac is a person who is excessively anxious about his health. If you believe that even minor symptoms are signs of grave illnesses despite a medical exam indicating that

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Why are smartphones becoming a problem? 2

“Nomophobia”- the fear of being without your mobile device is now recognized as a serious issue. There are several health problems associated with Nomphobia 1. Problems with wrist and fingers

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7 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before Knee Replacement 2

Healthy knees are necessary for balance and to perform several daily activities. The knee joint, which is the biggest joint in the human body, can be damaged by arthritis or

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Tips to prevent lower back pain 4

Table of Content Back Facts. Exercise your core. Correct your posture. Lift heavy objects correctly. Improve your overall physical health. Frequent travellers, take note. Stretch your hamstrings.   1. Back

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Tips to manage incontinence 1

1. Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine. It’s common in men and women of all ages. The two main types of urinary incontinence are: • Stress incontinence (caused

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Can Gluten Intolerance be cured? 0

What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in grass- related grains such as wheat, rye and barley. Wheat, however, remains the main gluten-based food. Wheat dough absorbs

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8 Reasons why Walking is Good for your Health 2

Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help

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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Osteoarthritis 3

This condition, also called degenerative joint disease, affects the joints and occurs, usually, in knees, hips, lower back and neck, small joints of the fingers and the bases of the

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ACL tear – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment 2

The ACL or anterior cruciate ligament:- * Runs diagonally in the middle of the knee * Prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur * Provides rotational

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