Atherosclerosis A number of ageing changes occur in the aorta‚ arteries and arterioles. The age related changes that occur in muscular arteries are usually known as arteriosclerosis. It involves alterations of the smooth muscle hypertrophy and intimal fibrosis further reducing the diameter of the vessel. Atherosclerosis is the most common arterial abnormality known as arteriosclerosis which is defined as the stiffening or hardening of the artery walls. However‚ atherosclerosis refers to the hardening
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Type 2 diabetes can be described a one of the most common forms of diabetes that exists today. It need to be understood that what happens to an individual when he suffers from type 2 diabetes is that he would not be able to produce enough insulin‚ which is needed for the body in order to be able to use sugar effectively‚ or perhaps his cells would ignore the insulin that his body is producing. It would help to remember the important fact that it is sugar that provides energy for the body‚ and unless
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cholesterol is above the normal range of 5.2‚ making it greater than normal. Triglycerides show that anything below 1.7 is desirable‚ indicating that a level of 5.5 mmol/L is again in the higher range. LDLs and HDLs are both poor levels for each. LDL the bad cholesterol being too high and the HDL the good cholesterol being too low. And lastly‚ your uric acid blood test can show the abnormal presence of glucose and
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The number of people taking part in dance classes world wide is increasing‚ with dance allowing people to be more active‚ socialise within local communities and develop creative skills. There are numerous benefits to participating in dancing ranging from increasing your amount of daily exercise to making new friends with shared interests. In some countries‚ the weekly exercise targets for children are currently set at a minimum of 1 hour per day for children and at least 30 minutes‚ five times
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6). Risk of heart disease:- Due to diminished oestrogen there will be increased levels of “bad cholesterol” (LDL). And decreased level of “good cholesterol” (HDL).All these changes increase the risk of heart disease. Symptoms of perimenopausal depression include fatigue‚lack of energy ‚lack of interest in once enjoyable activities‚feeling of worthlessness and helplessness.Other symptoms
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obesity‚ stroke and other factors contribute to CHD (Coronary Heart Disease)‚ the Statins will reduce most of the factors which will result in a prevention of CHD. Statins are very effective for lowering LDL (Low density Lipoprotein) which is the bad cholesterol. They complement with HDL (High density Lipoprotein) which is the good cholesterol. There are not many negative points at all. There are not too many side effects‚ unlike other drugs and the some that do exist are pretty minor. Infrequently
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Livi Dinh CASE STUDY 77 1. 3 methods used to diagnose DM are hemoglobin AIC‚ urinalysis‚ and metabolic panel control tests. 2. 3 functions of insulin include‚ glucose metabolism‚ fat regulation‚ and growth stimulation. 3. glucagon‚ cortisol‚ and growth hormones 4. Since hypoglycemia is the most adverse effect‚ it could be life threatening‚ so you want to make sure theYL has emergency sugar supply with her at all times. Ex. Hard candies‚ juices‚ etc. and carbs (to stabilize).
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Why You Must Eat Avocados Every Single Day The people in the United States eat a lot of avocados. This delicious fruit is loaded with nutrients and offers many health benefits. Actually‚ according to research‚ people who eat avocados regularly have lower Body Mass Index‚ have higher nutrient intake and are healthier in general. Here are some of the reasons why avocados are so beneficial for your health. Loaded with nutrients Avocados are loaded with nutrients. In fact‚ only one avocado provides
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(Laboratory test and diagnostic procedures‚ By: Cynthia Chernicky‚ 5th Edition 2008). 3. Lipid Profile; Blood Lipid profile; blood is a test to check the units of each of the following: A. Total lipids‚ B. Triglycerides C. HDL Cholesterol D. LDL Cholesterol E. Total HDL Cholesterol ratio. 4. Stress Exercise Test Stress exercise test measures
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Exercise Research Paper Exercise is a very important part of a person’s lifestyle. It effects vary from your physical appearance‚ your body type‚ to your relationship with nutrition‚ your cholesterol‚ hypertension‚ heart diseases‚ and your immune system. The type of exercise that is done affects what part of your body that you exercise‚ and the duration as well as if it is done in the correct sequence varies the results. In the human body there are three muscle groups. The smooth muscle covers
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