The human brain is the master organ of the body. The brain takes in all information relating to the body’s internal and external environments, and it produces the appropriate responses. In humans, the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which contains all the nerves that run everywhere in the body. The human brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in

Moyamoya disease is a rare blood vessel (vascular) disorder in which a ring of blood vessels at the base of your brain (the circle of Willis) and the uppermost (distal) segments of the arteries supplying the brain progressively narrow, causing blood flow to your brain to become reduced. The condition may cause a ministroke (transient ischemic attack), stroke or other symptoms. Moyamoya disease mainly affects children, but adults may have the condition. Moyamoya disease usuall

Headaches associated with menstruation are triggered by hormone changes. This is particularly true during the days leading up to a menstrual cycle, when estrogen levels fall rapidly. Prostaglandins, natural chemicals made in the lining of the uterus, play a role, too.Due to these changes, many women have mild headaches, along with other symptoms like bloating and cramping, beginning just before the onset of a period and sometimes lasting a few days after it starts. These head

During Election Day there are certain things that are unavoidable like the absolutely long lines, small classrooms, no water hydration facility and lack of ventilation in the voting area. Here are a few practical tips to treat and prevent heat illness during Election Day in the Philippines: Drink lots of Water. Water is the most effective warm-weather drink. Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after you vote. Do not drink Alcoholic fluids. Avoid alcohol as it can actua

Volume of people, small classrooms, lack of ventilation, lack of hydration facility and unorganized election procedure are the common scenario during election day in the Philippines. Summer of 2016 is one of the hottest period ever registered in the country, temperatures are way off the charts, bringing the threat of heat illness and heat-related afflictions. Basically, heat illness is caused by your body’s inability to cool itself efficiently. This occurs when your sweat is

One of the most common form of diabetic neuropathy is Peripheral Neuropathy. Your feet and legs are often affected first, followed by your hands and arms. Signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are often worse at night, and may include: Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes A tingling or burning sensation Sharp pains or cramps Increased sensitivity to touch — for some people, even the weight of a bed sheet can be agonizing Muscle weakness Loss o

Diabetic Neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can range from pain and numbness in your extremities to problems with your digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart. For some people, these symptoms are mild; for others, diabetic