Wellness Unveiled: Unlocking the Secrets to Vibrant Living

Introduction Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are disorders of the heart and blood vessels. These diseases include: Coronary heart disease – a disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle; Cerebrovascular disease – a disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain; Peripheral arterial disease – a disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs; Rheumatic heart disease – damage to the heart muscle and heart valves from rheumatic fever, caused by streptococcal bacteria; Congenital heart disease – birth defects that affect the normal development and functioning of the heart caused by malformations of the heart structure from birth; and Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism – blood clots in the leg veins, which can dislodge and move to the heart and lungs. Over the years CVDs have gained the reputation of being the leading cause of death in the world. According to the World Heart Federation report released in 2023, cardiovascular diseases killed around 20.1 millio

  Breast Cancer is the Leading Cancer Death Among Women 2015 data published on the World Economic Forum website indicate that breast cancer is the 8 th leading cause of death among women worldwide. In 2022 it was estimated that breast cancer deaths were 670,000 while 2.3 million women were diagnosed with the disease. Survival rates depends on the stage of development. While 100% of women diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer survive for 5 years or more, the rate goes down to 25% for those diagnosed with stage 4. This means screening for early detection is very important. However, this is an advantage that can be enjoyed by women living in areas where robust health services are accessible. This does not mean that women living in areas where health services are less developed should leave everything to fate. Taking the initiative to educate oneself on the disease could help one to embrace preventing strategies and thus reduce the risk of developing the disease. With determination educa

 If you are a man who is mindful of issues affecting men's health, prostate health is likely high on your priority list. Prostate enlargement, also known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), is a concept that you may be familiar with. Women married to men who are a bit older, say 50 and above, may also be familiar with it, as they may have noticed their partners spending a significant amount of time going to the bathroom at night. Worldwide, it is estimated that 30 million men are experiencing symptoms of prostate enlargement. Studies show that BPH is histologically evident in up to 90% of men by the age of 85. But what exactly is BPH? BPH is a condition in which the prostate gland grows in size. The normal size of the prostate is considered to be between 20 and 30 cubic centimeters. When it grows beyond this range, it constricts the urethra, which passes through it. The urethra is the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body during urination. P