Are you a person who is scared of going to the stools as it brings pain and tears in your eyes after defecation? Are your bowel movements so painful that you carefully choose what to eat and what not to? Have you ever noticed an irritating mass from your butt that is so itchy that…
What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland wraps around your trachea (windpipe). Two parts of the thyroid gland are connected in the middle by a thin layer of tissue known as the isthmus. It is…
Obesity is a problem that develops in people of all ages, including the elderly. Although there are preventive steps to control and treat obesity in the elderly, weight-loss surgery is also done for people over 65 years of age. A new study shows that weight loss surgery can be beneficial for older people to achieve…
If you see a bulge under the skin anywhere on your abdomen or belly button or feel a pop in your groin area after lifting something heavy, don’t be surprised if the doctor tells you that you have a hernia. Hernias occur when internal organs, fat, or tissue penetrate weak points in the muscles and…
We all know that obesity is a health condition characterized by a build-up of abnormal or excess accumulation of fat in the body that can worsen health. It is growing rapidly throughout the world. In people with obesity due to excessive adipose tissue deposition, various diseases are caused. Diseases of the coronary system, endocrine disorders,…
How does a weight loss surgery work, and how can it help you? Here you can find answers to common questions about your life after a weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is an essential operation, not only as an intervention but also as a step in changing your lifestyle. Weight loss surgery can be a…
Healthy exercise habits are a vital component of long-term outcomes in people who have had bariatric surgery. Exercise not only helps you lose weight but also stimulates the production of a hormone that feels good, called endorphins. Exercise also helps keep muscles tight and healthy, strengthen and balance them , increase energy and improve quality…
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is rampant and there is no curative medicine yet. Hence, preventive measures are the way of life for now. The majority of cases tested positive either had high blood pressure or heart disease or both. This discovery made the scientists realize that people suffering from medical illnesses are easy hosts for the…