Normal adults require 6-8 hours of sleep. Children need longer hours of sleep but the elderly need shorter (4-5) hours. Sleep disorder is a disruption in sleep pattern. Common causes of sleep disorders are: *Life style shift work *Physical problems e.g. pain, difficulty in breathing, frequent urination at night *Psychological or psychiatric disorders e.g.schizophrenia , [...]

World Health Organisation defines health as a state of physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.You can do certain tests or health screening to know whether you are healthy or not. Personal health care play important part to prevent common diseases. What is Health screening? Health screening [...]

The human mouth contains many different types of bacteria and they may gradually build up and erode the teeth forming a plaque. Plaque typically forms in: *cracks, pits or grooves in the back teeth *in between teeth *around dental fillings or bridgework *near the gum line This damage can occur anywhere the tooth is exposed [...]

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon which are often referred to as colorectal cancers. Most cases of colon cancer begin as non-cancerous (benign) polyps which can become cancerous over time. Polyps can appear mushroom-shaped or some can be flat [...]

Dementia disease is a regressive disease of the brain. It can result in restriction of daily activities and can lead to the need of long term care for its sufferers. How common is dementia The frequency of dementia range from 2% to 20%. It doubles with every 5 years increase in age in those over aged [...]