Review and Specification: Sony Xperia M

Sony Xperia M.

Sony Xperia M is, according to the manufacturer, the best thing Sony can offer in the field of communication and design. The launch took place in London today, and the smartphone in addition to standard options received support for NFC and a variety Xperia M dual.

10 Risk Factors for Cancer

Healthy skin.

What is cancer? Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases.

Diarrhoea: A Common Childhood Problem

Stomachache.

As pediatricians, we know that childhood illnesses can be a tremendous source of stress for parents. Often, a lot of this stress is related to the parents’ lack of understanding about their child’s illness, and the worry that their child’s health is no longer within their control..

7 Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers

Breastfeeding.

The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting moments for a woman. But amidst all the excitement, most women also experience moments of anxiety, and especially so if they are first-time mothers.

Anti cancer foods

Healthy food.

While there is no special ‘anticancer diet,’ eating plenty of certain fruits and vegetables can certainly help reduce your risk of getting cancer.

Plant foods offer protection in a number of ways. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide a number of phytochemicals that are natural antioxidants. Many of which seem to protect and repair our DNA. Some antioxidants appear to affect cancer cells, controlling their growth and spread. Fibre Some foods can have a more direct effect on specific types of cancer.

Preventing heart disease: Know risk to no risk

Preventing heart disease.

The World Health Organization, World Heart Federation and the World Bank are all unanimous in their verdict – India is suffering huge economic burdens due to heart and blood vessel diseases (principally heart attacks and strokes). Over 3 million Indians presently lose their lives annually due to these diseases and the toll is expected to rise to over 5 million deaths in 2020.

Leg Pain Can Mean Heart Danger

Leg Pain.

David Dow thought he was having back problems, and that his legs were hurting as a result. As it turns out, that pain may have saved his life.

An otherwise healthy 57-year-old, he figured he just needed to learn some back-strengthening exercises, so he found a personal trainer to help him. But despite the workouts, his leg pain got worse making it hard for him even to walk from the car to the grocery store entrance. He and the trainer suspected something else was wrong and he sought the advice of his doctor. Soon his doctor's tests revealed the true cause: blockages in the blood vessels of his legs. In fact, the arteries going to his lower extremities were nearly 100 percent blocked. The cause? Years of heavy smoking and high-fat meals, and other factors had caused cholesterol, scar tissue and blood clots to build up inside his blood vessels.

How Many Calories Should I Eat?

Calories.

The number of calories people should eat each day depends on several factors, including their age, size, height, sex, lifestyle, and overall general health. A physically active 6ft 2in male, aged 22 years, requires considerably more calories than a 5ft 2ins sedentary woman in her 70s.

Recommended daily calorie intakes also vary across the world. According to the National Health Service (NHS), UK, the average male adult needs approximately 2,500 calories per day to keep his weight constant, while the average adult female needs 2,000.

Tumors Continue Growing Even When Cells Get Old

Tumors.

Based on the knowledge that cancer cells grow indefinitely, the general belief is that senescence could act as a barrier against tumor growth and has the potential of being used as a cancer treatment.

According to findings published in the 19th January issue of the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology, a collaboration between a cancer biologist from the University of Milano, Italy, and two physicists, from the National Research Council of Italy and from Cornell University, has shown that although cell senescence occurs spontaneously in melanoma cells, it does not stop their growth, which is sustained by a small population of cancer stem cells.

All about Diabetes

Diabetes.

Loss of sensation in the lower limbs and feet contributes to the risk of developing foot ulcers. It is thus important that persons with diabetes wear properly fitting shoes and regularly examine their own feet for sores or other skin changes.

What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Neuropathy, in common English, means nerve disease. Diabetic neuropathy affects peripheral nerves - those outside of the brain and the spinal cord, such as nerves in the arms, legs, hands and feet. Some elderly diabetics with neuropathy also develop a condition called diabetic myopathy (muscle wasting), in which the small muscles of the foot, as well as some other muscles, become thinner and weaker.