MANAGEMENT OF LUPUS
Treatment for lupus is very challenging and depends on your signs and symptoms because there will be periods of remission & periods of ‘flare-ups’.
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WHAT IS SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) OR LUPUS?
Lupus (or systemic lupus erythematosis SLE) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system (auto-antibodies) attacks your own tissues and organs causing inflammation.
10 POINTS TO HEALTHY AGEING
The world is ageing. Called the “Greying of the Nations” our lifespan has almost doubled the last 100 years. Though people are living longer however the majority are not ageing well.
Types of Eye Injury
There are a few types of eye injury which one should be aware of which can be caused by sharp edge objects, welding, grinding, chemical and blow-out fracture.
Eye Injury
Our eyes occupy less than 5% of the area of the face but yet the eye gets injured in over 60% of the time when there is trauma to the face region. Fortunately, the eye has its own protective mechanism thus reducing the severity of any injury.
DURING YOUR TRIP: PREVENT POSSIBLE INFECTION
It’s easy to avoid someone coughing or sneezing but what to do when you’re stuck in a long haul with a crowd of coughing and sneezing passengers in a small space? Also, a healthy adult can be contagious with the flu for up to 7 days before showing any signs of the illness.
BEFORE YOUR TRIP: PLAN FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY JOURNEY
Staying in good health while travelling can help ensure that your trip will be a happy and enjoyable one. Here’s a list of things to do before departure.
IS THERE A (VIRTUAL) DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?
From finding a parking spot in busy hospitals or clinics to having to put up with long waits at the doctor’s office, a visit to the doctors can be an exhausting, time-consuming experience for many, especially in a fast-paced society like the one we live in today.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE FLU
There’s a common misconception that the flu is the same as a cold. Both are respiratory illnesses sharing the same symptoms but they are actually caused by different viruses.
FIVE POSITIVE WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
You can’t avoid stress in your daily life but you can manage it. Don’t ignore stress as stress can lead to major health problems and it affects your health mentally and physically.