Health

HEALTH RELATED WITH THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Healthy muscles let you move freely and keep your body strong. They help you to enjoy playing sports, dancing, walking the dog, swimming, and other fun activities. And they help you do those other (not so fun) things that you have to do, like making the bed, vacuuming the carpet, or mowing the lawn. Strong muscles also help to keep your joints in good shape. If the muscles around your knee, for example, get weak, you may be more likely to injure that knee. Strong muscles also help you keep your balance, so you are less likely to slip or fall. BENEFITS OF MAKING EXERCISE Exercise increases energy levels Exercise improves muscle strength Exercise can help you to maintain a healthy weight Exercise improves brain function Exercise is good for your hearing Exercise enhances your immune system Exercise may help to reduce the risk of certain cancers Exercise improves your mood and gives you an improved sense of well-being Exercise can he...

MENTAL HEALTH Mental health’ is often used as a substitute for mental health conditions – such as depression, anxiety conditions, schizophrenia, and others. Research shows that high levels of mental health are associated with increased learning, creativity and productivity, more pro-social behaviour and positive social relationships, and with improved physical health and life expectancy. In contrast, mental health conditions can cause distress, impact on day-to-day functioning and relationships, and are associated with poor physical health and premature death from suicide.  Susana Hernandez, Patricia Martin.

CIRCULATORY  SYSTEM I s an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis. The study of the blood flow is called hemodynamics TYPES OF DISEASES -ARRHYTHMIA/DYSRHYTHMIA: Abnormal heart rates and rhythms all have special names like ventricular tachycardia, fibrillation, but generically are termed arrhythmias or dysrhythmia, meaning “no rhythm” and “abnormal rhythm. -ISCHEMIA: Sometimes the heart muscle is not getting enough blood flow, more importantly, the oxygen the blood carries is insufficient to sustain muscle which has a very high metabolic rate, and oxygen demand. -ANGINA PECTORIS: Literally, “pain in the chest.” But, this is a special kind of pain associated with the heart and is distinctive as “crushing, vise-like”, and often accompanied by shortness of breat...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM I s a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an  organism. TYPES OF DISEASES: -PNEUMOCONIOSIS: an abnormal condition of dust in the lungs -CYSTIC FIBROSIS:  an inheritable disease tahat affects not only the lungs but other systems producing mucous suchs as the digestive system EMPHYSEMA: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, of wich emphysemia is one of, results in progressive destruction of the air sacs in the lungs and loss of respiratory membrane for oxygen exchange. -PULMONOLOGIST: a physician specializing in diseases of the lungs.  -ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION: consists of passing a special air-tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from the stomach. CAUSES OF WHY WE HAVE RESPIRATORY DISEASES Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Acute bronchitis... HOW TO TREAT THEM? Gargl...

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Food passes through a long tube inside the body known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract. TYPES OF DISEASES: 1. GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD): happens when stomach acids are allowed to back up and flow into the esophagus. TREATMENTS: Antacids that neutralize stomach acid, medications to reduce acid production, medications that block acid production and heal the esophagus, etc. HOW TO AVOID IT: Lose weight, avoid foods known to cause reflux, don't lie down after eating... 2. DIVERTICULITIS: happens when the small pouches lining the large intestine become infected and inflamed. TREATMENTS: Medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers, changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber, etc. HOS TO A...

INFECTIOUS DESEASES WHAT ARE THEY?     Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. These diseases can be transmitted, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. TIPES: -HIV:One way to transmit HIV is through sexual intercourse, although it can also be transmitted through the blood. - Meningitis. It is the inflammation of the meninges, membranes that cover the central nervous system. - Flu:It is possibly one of the most infectious, and above all, the most common. It is also one of the most contagious. - Cholera:It is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio Cholerae. The infection is caused by the ingestion of contaminated food, but especially by eating food that is in water contaminated by infected human faeces. - Mononucleosi:The infection is caused by the Epstein Barr virus. It is better known as kiss disease. - Herpes:According to the SAR, herpes is an "eruption that appears in isolated a...

  GENERAL HEALTH WHAT IS GENERAL HEALTH? H ealth is a state of well-being that can be viewed subjectively (when the human is acceptable in its general state in which it is) or objective (when there are no diseases or harmful factors ) HOW WE CAN HAVE A GOOD HEALTH? To be in good health you have to follow some guidelines. Here are some of the most important: 1-Have a balanced diet: having balanced diet is essential to have good health in addition to this we can avoid many types of diseases. 2-Exercise: exercising two hours a week only, already helps us avoid many types of cardiovascular disease. 3-Sleep: sleep, is very important as it is when the body regenerates and rests. It also helps the nervous system. 4-Have good hygiene: this can avoid many infections 5-Have a good mental attitude, avoiding stress.