My HealthSharing health information of every aspect; including physical, mental, spiritual, dietary, social and community. This website is aimed to educate and develop a healthy society physically and mentally, and other aspects of life.Alzheimer's Disease, A Cerebral Change in The Human Brain- June 28, 2008 Alzheimer's disease leads to nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain, affecting a person's memory, behavior and personality. Over time, the brain shrinks dramatically, affecting nearly all functions.A comparison between a healthy brain and Alzheimer's Disease brain.Although researchers don't know what causes Alzheimer's, they do understand what happens to the brain as it progresses. The disease got its name from the physician who first described it in 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a..http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/alzheimers-disease-cerebral-change-in.html 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease- June 28, 2008 Changes in memory are a normal part of aging and not all memory loss is caused by dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD). It's a good idea to know the warning signs of AD, because early diagnosis can make a big difference in the progression of the disease. It's also important to realize that a person with AD or another form of dementia may not exhibit all of the warning signs.Memory loss: Forgetting names and appointments occasionally is normal. When a person forgets recently learned information..http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers-disease.html The Risk Factors of Alzheimer's Disease- June 28, 2008 Researchers have identified certain factors that may increase your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease (AD). These are several factors that have been identified by the researchers.Age:Age is a risk factor of AD. Between the age of 65 and 74, one person in 100 has AD, but one in four people over the age of 85 have AD.Family History:Most AD appears to be sporadic, but about 7% of the Alzheimer's population has an early onset familial linked form of the disease.Diabetes:Type 2 diabetes is a risk...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/risk-factors-of-alzheimers-disease.html Fagerstrm Test for Nicotine Dependence- June 28, 2008 This test helps determine your level of addiction to cigarettes. Write down the number of points identified by your answer for each question and total them.How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigaretteWithin 5 minutes 3 pointsBetween 6-30 minutes 2 pointsBetween 31-60 minutes 1 pointAfter 60 minutes 0 pointsDo you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden (e.g., in church, at the library, in the cinema)Yes 1 pointNo 0 pointsWhich cigarette...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/fagerstrm-test-for-nicotine-dependence.html Inferiority Complex Definition- June 23, 2008 Psychiatry: intense feeling of inferiority, producing a personality characterized either by extreme reticence or, as a result of overcompensation, by extreme aggressiveness.Lack of self-esteem; feeling of inadequacy; lack of self-confidence.A persistent sense of inadequacy or a tendency to self-diminishment, sometimes resulting in excessive aggressiveness through overcompensation.Sense of personal inferiority arising from conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/inferiority-complex-definition.html Facts and Risk Factors for Breast Cancer- June 21, 2008 These are facts about breast cancer and risk factors for breast cancer. At the last section is the things that you can do and discuss with your doctor.Breast Cancer Facts:9 out of 10 women with breast disorders have benign conditions.Breast cancer is the No. 1 cancer in Malaysian women.Breast cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in Malaysian women.60% of the breast cancers are in premenopausal Malaysian women as opposed to Western figures, where up to 80% occur after 50 years of...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/facts-and-risk-factors-for-breast.html Role of Self Breast Examination (SBE)- June 21, 2008 Natural ConditionsWhen examining yourself, you may find things that cause you concern. When doing SBE, it's important to remember that each woman's breast are different, and that changes can occur because aging, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, or taking birth control pills or other hormones.It is normal for breasts to feel a little lumpy or uneven. Also, it is common for a woman's breast to be swollen and tender right before or during her menstrual period. It is therefore vital that..http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/role-of-self-breast-examination-sbe.html Common Myths About Mammography- June 21, 2008 These are common myth and presumption about mammography. Some are so widely spread and treated like a common sense.Mammography is painful.Expect some discomfort as the breast is compressed for even distribution tissues. However, the compression is only momentary and the discomfort for most patients is tolerable.I don't need a mammogram unless I feel a lump or have symptoms.The reality is, screening mammograms are for women with NO lumps or other symptoms. The best time to find cancer is before..http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/common-myths-about-mammography.html What is Breast Screening- June 21, 2008 Mammography Remains The Gold StandardAlthough the majority of breast disorders are benign (non-life-threatening), one of the disturbing aspects of breast cancer is that so little can be done to prevent it. Most risk factors can be predicted or controlled, especially genetically based premenopausal cancers.The best chance of cure for breast cancer is to treat it as its earliest stage. The KEY to finding breast cancer is EARLY DETECTION and the key to early detection is SCREENING.Breast cancer...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-is-breast-screening.html Woman's Chances of Getting Breast Cancer By Age- June 19, 2008 In relation to age, women are prone to get breast cancer when she gets older. This means the risk is higher for older women and more regular self check is needed by them. In numbers, these are the chances of getting breast cancer by ages:Chances by Age CategoryBy age 30 -- 1 out of 2525By age 40 -- 1 out of 217By age 50 -- 1 out of 50By age 60 -- 1 out of 24By age 70 -- 1 out of 14By age 80 -- 1 out of 10Source: NCI Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Result Programs & American Cancer...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-are-womans-chances-of-getting.html |