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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurological condition marked by a decline in cognitive function, memory, and focus. These symptoms are driven plaques of the beta-amyloid protein which accumulate between nerve cells of the brain, disrupting their function. There is no cure for AD; current medications prescribed for AD only treat the symptoms. Lifestyle modifications […]
More than 530 million people worldwide are living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), and tens of millions more are at risk. The hallmarks of T2D include high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), overproduction of sugar from the liver, and insulin resistance. Obesity is a major risk factor for T2D. Uncontrolled T2D can lead to complications of the […]
Your management plan is not limited to taking all your medications as directed. It involves managing other factors proven to affect the course of your disease. To manage your disease(s), remember to DRESS for success: D is for de-stressing: stress management is crucial to improving quality of life and enhancing health outcomes. Mindfulness/meditation, yoga, deep […]
Peak flow meters measure how quickly you can blow air from your lungs. It provides you with a reading called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in litres per minute (L/min). PEFR can help you track your lung function over time (by how much air you can blow out). How to use your peak flow […]
Approximately 300 million people worldwide live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). COPD includes emphysema (gradual damage of lung tissue, specifically the tiny air sacs called the alveoli) and chronic bronchitis (coughing with mucus or phlegm for more than 3 months at a time over 2 years). Other symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), and […]
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects more than 530 million people worldwide. Disease hallmarks include high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), overproduction of sugar from the liver, and insulin resistance. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels in T2D can lead to complications of the eyes, kidney, brain, and heart. Obesity affects 770 million adults worldwide, is marked by excess body […]
Dosage scheduling? Time-of-day scheduling? Adjustments? Reasons for skipping?
