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Dr Eric Youngstrom is an expert on bipolar disorder. He is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, USA. He is also an acting director of the Center of Excellence for Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Here, he shares some views: Q. What is bipolar disorder? How is it different from the general mood swings that many people experience? A. Bipolar disorder is a condition that leads to extreme changes in mood, energy and sleep . It's different as the swings happen with more frequency and intensity, and last much longer. The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines 4 different types of bipolar disorder: I) person has had a manic episode at least once in his life. II) person becomes seriously depressed, but also has a history of hypomania (a milder mania). III) cyclothymic disorder, where the person has years of depressive and hypomanic symptoms without developing a full mania or d...

Cardiovascular exercise, or cardio, is a type of exercise that increases one’s heart rate and blood circulation throughout the body. In all exercise plans,  cardio workouts should be included because not only is it beneficial for one’s cardiovascular system, but also it is effective in helping one lose weight by burning off those calories and pounds gained. Engaging in any physical activities, particularly cardio exercises helps you burn calories. This means that the more intense the activity is, more calories will be burned which in effect, helps you shed off those unwanted fats and flab. Nonetheless, cardio exercises are not all about losing weight. In fact, there are many reasons why incorporating and performing cardio routines are beneficial for you. 1.     It improves your heart’s condition  One of the benefits of cardio exercises is that it helps improve your heart’s health. Just like any other muscle, your heart needs to be pumped up and worked out in order t...

"Ganoderma Magazine" is a technical publication by the Microbiological Research Foundation of Taiwan. The magazine gives you more in-depth information on Lingzhi / Ganoderma research and its application on your body’s health. However, it is only available in Chinese language. Below is the English translation of a testimony on how Lingzhi has helped this couple who have difficulty conceiving. Testimony 7: Successfully conceiving after 2 years of Lingzhi Since young, Mdm Quek had irregular menstrual cycle. She had her period only 2 to 3 times a year. Before marriage, she sought TCM doctor's advice. The TCM doctor diagnosed that one side of her ovaries is premature and gave her medication. After marriage, she sought western doctor's advice as she was unable to conceive. The doctor diagnosed that she has low luteinizing hormone and prescribed her some medicine. There was no result. She also tried several other ways and took various medicines, but was still not able to con...

Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the USA alone, and millions more worldwide. The first step in diabetes management is diet and exercise modifications, however many people find that a healthy lifestyle alone is not enough. Type 2 Diabetes Medication s and Potential Risks Prescription medications, both oral and injectable, can be used to supplement diet and exercise in the treatment of diabetes. All medications work to lower blood sugar levels, but there are several different classes of drugs that work to achieve this in different ways. Biguanides The only member of this drug class is also one of the diabetes medications that has been used the longest. It is known as metformin, but sold under the following names: Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Riomet, Fortamet and Glumetza. It is a sensitizer, which addresses insulin resistance. It works to lower blood sugar levels by decreasing the amount of glucose released from the liver. The most common side effects include gas, bloat...

Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection that spreads through droplets when the infected individuals cough, talk or sneeze. Flu is different from common cold. Flu is more severe - with symptoms of fever, chills, headaches, runny nose, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, fatigue, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Flu viruses are divided into 3 types: A, B and C. Influenza A viruses are further sub-divided based on the subtype designation of Haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) antigens, which include 17 H types and 10 N types. Type A usually causes the most problems. After 5 days, even when the fever is gone, the cough and weakness may continue. The flu is a seasonal disease occurring in winter months, but occurs all year round in equatorial regions like Malaysia. One of the dangers of influenza is that flu viruses are able to mutate . This is why immunity towards the virus does not last long , and people can catch the flu many times during their lifetime. Children and thos...

Everyone wants to have beautiful skin along with a beautiful physique. To get there, one must follow a strict regime combining a healthy nutritious diet and exercise along with maintaining the way one looks. Along with a healthy diet and frequent visits to the beauty parlour, one must also regularly carry out various kinds of sporting exercises to keep fit, healthy and beautiful. Sports include swimming, cycling and jogging, going to the gym and working out. Let us find out the benefits of sports in maintaining a glowing and healthy skin Sports and exercises improve the circulation and blood flow in the body. This in turn helps to improve the texture of the skin, and brings a glow to your face. You will be amazed that if you exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, it will definitely make a difference to the way you look and feel inside.  Benefits of sports There are abundant benefits in doing sports. The physical benefits include augmented lung capacity, reduction of cholesterol ...