Optic neuritis consists of swelling of the optic nerve of the eye, its role being to carry light from the eye to the brain, thus contributing to what we call sight. If the optic nerve is swollen or damaged, regardless of the cause, vision suffers. The disease generally affects only one eye, with symptoms including: … Read more
Changes in weather, especially the transition to the cold season, cause headaches to increase in frequency and intensity. Specialists say that a cold headache, experienced not only after exposure to low temperatures, but also after consuming extremely cold food or drinks, is often caused by the constriction of blood vessels in the brain, which causes … Read more
Many times, we hear from the uninformed saying that they “suffer from cholesterol” or that they have “high cholesterol”. It sounds like to them cholesterol is a disease or something that needs to be kept low at all costs. In fact, when we talk about cholesterol it is good to know that it is a … Read more
A term that describes the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the ovaries, menopause usually occurs in women around the age of 50 and represents the end of the fertile phase. However, the onset of menopause implies the appearance of a diverse range of health problems, from psychological conditions to dermatological, metabolic and bone … Read more
Rickets is a metabolic condition found in children during the growth period, which is characterized by the appearance of a bone mineralization disorder, accompanied by the exaggerated accumulation of osteoid tissue and the alteration of muscle masses. According to the specialists, these pathological changes often lead to a decrease in bone resistance to the mechanical … Read more
Memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia could soon be treated without drugs by non-surgical electrical stimulation of the brain, new research suggests. A successful study in healthy young adults confirmed that the technique can improve memory, and researchers have now begun testing it in people with early-onset Alzheimer’s. This painless … Read more
The cold season is approaching and cold symptoms appear. You have a headache, your nose is stuffy and you start coughing more and more often. In the cold season, colds and flu circulate among us. But sometimes we wonder if we have a cold or the flu. We need to know the symptoms and the … Read more
Basil tea is used as an adjunct in colds and flu, diabetes, asthma, ear infections, headaches, stomach problems, cardiovascular disease, fever, viral hepatitis, stress and more. Moreover, it is helpful in treating mercury poisoning, as an insect repellent, and against allergic reactions to the bites of certain snakes and scorpions. Studies show that active substances … Read more
Often, pain in the nose (nasal) represents one of the specific clinical manifestations of various nasal conditions characteristic of the otorhinolaryngological sphere. The pain can, however, have different forms and intensities, depending on the causative condition and can lead to worsening the patient’s quality of life and even preventing the performance of certain physical activities. … Read more
Hypertensive retinopathy is retinal vascular damage caused by high blood pressure. The condition occurs as a result of an acute increase in blood pressure. According to specialists, uncontrolled hypertension leads to vascular changes, smoking being a factor that accentuates its negative effects on the retina. At the same time, associated with diabetes, it increases the … Read more