Typhoid fever is a type of Enteric Fever and is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria called Salmonella typhi. The bacteria is spread by eating food or drinking water which has been contaminated with the feces or urine of an infected person. It usually develops 6-30 days after being exposed to the bacteria. It […]
There are two types of cholesterol. Cholesterol is used by the body to make bile (aids in digesting food we eat) and some hormones. There is the bad cholesterol called LDL and the good cholesterol called HDL. Eating too much foods containing saturated fats leads to an increase in LDL levels. Saturated fats are […]
There are three types of blood vessels in the body. (i) Arteries which carry blood away from the heart. (ii) Capillaries, through which there is exchange of nutrients oxygen and waste materials between the blood and cells. (iii) Veins which carry blood to the heart. Hypertension is an increase in the pressure our arteries. […]
What is Cholera? Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by a germ. The germ is found mostly in faeces and it spreads when a person drinks water or eats food that is contaminated with the cholera germ. 2. What are the symptoms and signs of cholera? • Onset of cholera is sudden • Diarrhoea, which […]
This exercise targets the innermost muscles of the abdominal wall. To do this exercise, Stand with your hands on your hips. Exhale all the air from your lungs. Expand your chest and pull in your abdomen, like you are trying to let you navel touch your back bone. Hold for about 10 […]
The food we eat is broken down into simpler units after digestion. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars like glucose, fats are broken down into fatty acids while protein is broken down into amino acids. These units can be used to generate energy (calories) and build the body. What the body does not use […]
You brush your teeth every day; exercise is equally important for your daily routine. Turn off the TV or computer, and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. To work your heart, it’s got to be aerobic exercise. You’ve got lots of options: walking, jogging, biking, rowing machine, elliptical machine, swimming. But don’t […]
These practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier choices: Base your meals on starchy foods Starchy foods should make up around one third of the foods you eat. Starchy foods include potatoes, cereals, pasta, rice and bread. Choose wholegrain varieties (or eat potatoes with their skins on) when you […]
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s responsible for more than 73,000 deaths in the Africa each year. About 1 in 6 men and 1 in 10 women die from CHD. In the UK, there are an estimated 2.3 million people living with CHD and around 2 million people affected by angina (the most common symptom of coronary […]
