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Alzheimer’s disease affects a huge percentage of the world’s population when you consider people suffering the condition, their friends, family members and their caregivers. A big percentage of people with this disease have behavioral issues that are very hard to handle. Although being an   Alzheimer’s caregive r can be a rewarding experience, it can as well lead to anxiety, stress, depression and other health issues.  Statistics show that more than 75% of Alzheimer’s caregivers are concerned about maintaining their health since they became caregivers. If you have chosen to become an Alzheimer’s caregiver in your life, you should be prepared to reach out and offer any help when needed. Below are some of the challenges that are faced by Alzheimer’s caregivers: ·          Fatigue and exhaustion due to increased caregiving demands ·          Elevated emotions due to lessened capabilities f...

Cancers caused by smoking, drinking and excessive sunbathing have soared in the past decade, official research has revealed. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, reveal large increases in the incidence of so called “lifestyle” related cancers.The biggest rise has been in the rate of skin cancer, which has increased by 56% among men and 38% among women since 2002. Experts at the ONS blamed changes in fashion,  which has seen people wear more revealing clothing in recent years, along with increased levels of sunbathing and sun bed use. Oral cancers, which have been linked to smoking and poor diet, have increased by 37% while kidney cancer has increased by 25% in men and 36% in women. These are thought to be linked to drinking alcohol. Here are some habits that have the strongest link to cancer. 1  Excessive stress It’s hard to not have some type of stress in your life. We all have stressors from work, family, and just the day-to-day trials...

Everything makes you fat! Gluten-free food is the key to eternal youth! You need to poop ten times a day or you’ll die! You’ll find tons of equally ridiculous health claims around the internet, and you’ll actually believe some of them. Take a look at 10 common myths and find out the truth. 1   Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You might need to drink more water if your urine is dark yellow, you don’t go regularly, you're very active, or you live in a hot climate. 2 Antiperspirant Causes Breast Cancer Don’t sweat it! Some scientists think the chemicals found in antiperspirants and deodorants can be absorbed through your underarm. The idea is they end up in breast tissue and make tumors more likely. But the National Cancer I...

Today, an estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the United States. Thanks to better treatments, people with HIV are now living longer—and with a better quality of life—than ever before. If you are living with HIV, it’s important to make choices that keep you healthy and protect others. 1.   Stay healthy You should start medical care and begin HIV treatment as soon as you are diagnosed with HIV. Taking medicine to treat HIV, called antiretroviral therapy or ART, is recommended for all people with HIV. Taking medicine to treat HIV slows the progression of HIV and helps protect your immune system. The medicine can keep you healthy for many years and greatly reduces your chance of transmitting HIV to sex partners if taken the right way, every day.If you’re taking medicine to treat HIV, visit your health care provider regularly and always take your medicine as directed to keep your viral load (the amount of HIV in the blood and elsewhere in the body) as low a...

Rice is widely consumed all over the world and it is even deemed to be the staple food in most parts. This makes it an important food since it comes with nutrients for the body, the major being a major source of energy due to its high concentration of carbohydrates and starch. Depending on the type of rice in terms of strains, either being white or brown, and the quality of soil in which it is grown,nutrients may be altered. Brown rice and white rice differ in many ways although white rice typically starts as brown rice by undergoing the milling processes to remove the husks, brans, and germs. By getting to know the differences, one is able to know the health impact of rice being consumed. Vitamins and Minerals Rice contains vitamin B6 and  the following minerals ·          Thiamine ·          Niacin ·          Manganese ·    ...