The thyroid is one of the body’s hormone producing glands that form part of the endocrine system. It is about 5 cm long and has two lobes on either side of the windpipe, which are connected in the front of the windpipe by a strip of thyroid tissue – known
The human body, like all mammals, generate its own internal heat. Despite large fluctuations in the temperature of the environment, the body’s temperature is maintained within a narrow range in order to optimize cell and organ function. Although it may vary slightly between individuals, the body’s core temperature averages about
Hidden by the skin in the frontal area of the neck and wrapped around three sides of the windpipe, just below the “Adams apple”, lies a butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. The thyroid is about 5 cm long and has two lobes on either side of the windpipe, which are
The burning sensation of heartburn is felt when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the back of the throat with the stomach. A band of muscle around the bottom of the esophagus relaxes when you swallow to enable food and liquid to flow into the
These conditions, although quite different in nature, all have one thing in common – they result from serious blood flow interruptions in our bodies. While heart failure is a condition that can gradually intensify over time, the onset of a heart attack, cardiac arrest or a stroke is sudden.
Some days one tends to feels more tired than on others, and a quick energy boost from a cup of coffee or a chocolate bar does not sustain you for long. Before reaching for the multivitamins or Vitamin B tablets, rather lets form an understanding of the source of energy
Some days one tend to feel more tired than others and a quick energy boost from a cup of coffee or a chocolate bar does not sustain you for long. Before reaching for the multivitamins or Vitamin B tablets, rather form an understanding of the source of energy in the
Age Group Systolic BP Diastolic BP MAX. Min. Avg Max. Min. Avg 3-12 years Kids 120 107 — 80 69 — 13-19 years Teens 120 105 117 81 73 77 20-24 years Adults 132 108 120 83 75 79 25-29 years Adults 133 109 121 84 76 80 30-34
Prof Nola Dippenaar has over time explored external and internal influences that affect one’s health. This unique approach has culminated in a comprehensive and integrative model of all these factors that play a role in one’s health, aptly named the “Circle of Health.” Looking at the Circle
What is watery eyes? Watery eyes occur when the eyes tear persistently or excessively to such an extent that the tear ducts are overwhelmed and unable to drain properly. An excess of tears can give the eyes a glassy look, may impair your sight, and result in tears dripping from
