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The importance of testosterone
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 10/02/2015
» Recent research has shown a link between testosterone levels and men's health. When testosterone levels are low, an array of diseases and health problems are often present.
Eating to fight stress
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 04/11/2014
» Many of us reach for fatty, sugary food when we are under stress or having a tiring day. Even the strictest eaters can slip from time to time. Don't feel bad or blame yourself — it's our hormones at fault.
Staying healthy by better controlling diabetes
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 21/10/2014
» Those with diabetes always wish to be completely cured of the disease. Exercise and a healthy diet can alleviate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, or may successfully treat it, depending on the disease's severity and duration and one's genetics.
Medicine to avoid after heart failure
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 05/08/2014
» Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. The heart's job is to supply blood to the rest of the body, so when it cannot work well, fluid is retained in organs and there is an insufficient blood supply.
Practice makes perfect to subdue a stroke
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 25/03/2014
» Research has shown that high triglyceride (another blood lipid apart from cholesterol) levels might contribute to strokes in women. An easy way to reduce risk a stroke that may cause weakness of your arms or legs is to keep your triglyceride levels within a healthy range by avoiding sugary foods and alcohol. The same research said that high levels of triglyceride plays a bigger role in causing strokes in women than other well-known factors, such as high cholesterol.
The power of soy
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 18/02/2014
» A balanced diet is vital for the body, whether you are a sports player, recovering from an illness, or just looking to maintain good health. However, each person needs different nutrients based on their activities, age, weight, height and strength.
When myocardial infarction strikes, time is of the essence
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 03/09/2013
» Over the past week, three patients came to see me because of myocardial infarction. Their ages ranged from 30s to 40s.
What goes up must come down
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 04/12/2012
» Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor that can lead to a narrowed coronary artery and other arteries throughout the body, and it can plague people of any age. There are many reasons why a person's blood pressure is high, but about 80% of the time, the cause cannot be determined.
Integrative medicine can offer patients the best of both worlds
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 21/08/2012
» In most people's opinion, a doctor's job is to cure disease and "a good doctor" is someone who can cure illness quickly and permanently.
Snoring to your heart's content
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 07/08/2012
» Your sleep can greatly affect your heart's health, especially if you are always having trouble getting a good night in.