Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels — that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes - 3 largest conditions affecting Indian population.
Coronary heart disease is the is the disorder of the blood vessel of the heart that can lead to heart attack. Other cardiovascular disease include stroke, high blood pressure, angina, congestive heart failure etc
A disease in which body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
Sexual dysfunction (or sexual malfunction or sexual disorder) is difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire, preference, arousal or orgasm. The common conditions among men are erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation etc and among women are lack of desire, painful intercourse, trouble reaching orgasm etc
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A crude population measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI). Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer
Vitamins and minerals play a role in normalizing bodily functions and cannot be made by the body (except for Vit D). Adequate intake from food and/or supplements is necessary to prevent disease due to deficiency & promote optimal health
Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Symptoms of anemia -- like fatigue -- occur because organs aren't getting what they need to function properly
Thyroid hormones regulate many of the body’s processes, such as metabolism, energy generation, and mood. An under-active thyroid, or hypothyroid, can result in low energy, weight gain, and cold intolerance, while an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroid, can cause hyperactivity, undesired weight loss, and heat intolerance.
Your kidneys' primary function is to filter and excrete waste products. The two main causes of Chronic Kidney Disease are diabetes and hypertension, which are responsible for up to two-thirds of all cases.
Fatty liver is the build up of fats within the cells of the liver to the point that more than 5-10% of the liver is fat. Fatty liver can lead to inflammation, cirrhosis and even liver failure
Risk of developing osteoporosis and breaking a bone (e.g. spine, hip, shoulder or wrist etc) caused due to low bone mineral density, poor nutrition, smoking, steroid use etc
