International study that seeks to analyze why women are limited and middle income groups are more likely to suffer from the disease, found that they are more likely to have sex at an early age (four years earlier) than women in the high-income countries.
Sex at an early age doubled the risk of cervical cancer (or cervix), is based on the results of the investigation.We think that the inequality, because it was in poor screening program conducted when the disease.
But new research note published in the British Journal of Cancer (British Journal of Cancer) – this is not the most important factor.
In developing countries, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Each year about 300,000 women die 80% of deaths worldwide occur in developing countries.
Preventing infection
the disease, which affects the lower part of the uterus, caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), and therefore avoided.
Although known for many years, the difference in the incidence of disease in poor countries and rich, so far, no one knows exactly what it was.
The main problem is that HPV infection rates similar in all groups of women emerged.
New research conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer conducted, involving nearly 20,000 women who are not connected effectively affirmed the highest level of cervical cancer is higher for HPV infection.
But he found that women in poor countries social-economic status, which showed two times more likely to develop the disease, the relationship usually starts at an early age.
Age at which a woman’s first child is also an important factor, the researchers said.
Examination of disease in a particular influence on the level of risk, but the number of sexual partners a woman and smoking seems to have little effect on this disease.
As stated by Dr Silvia Franceschi, head of research, the results are not limited to adolescence, but also a woman who are sexually active.
In other words, a woman who had first intercourse at age 20 and a higher risk of developing the disease than those who began their relationship at the age of 25 years
Prevention
“In our study, poor women, on average, are sexually active, four years before the other,” explained the researchers.
“Maybe they go with HPV, and the virus given more time for a long series of events required for cancer development,” he said infected.
The researchers concluded that “no incidence of cervical cancer in women with low social-economic advantages due to low prevalence of HPV infection, but the events in the lives of sexually active women before their time, which could change the potential of HPV infections result in cancer.”
Usually, it takes several years to become cells of cervical cancer and the only way to detect abnormal cells is called a Pap test, which studies the cells in the cervix under a microscope.
There is currently no effective treatment to combat HPV infection, but in developed countries have a prophylactic vaccine could be the most effective way to prevent an epidemic.
In the poorest countries, however, continued screening program for cervical cancer and Pap tests regularly is the best way to prevent disease progression.
Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the intestine.Crohn’s disease often affects the small intestine but can also affect other parts of the digestive system.
People with Crohn’s disease suffer from severe abdominal pain.They may have diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss, a state of fatigue, nausea and / or fever. Often, patients suffering from nutritional deficiencies and lack of vitamins and minerals.
Crohn’s disease struck mostly people between 15 and 35. For most of these people Read the rest of this entry »
The researchers have been interviewed by the health magazine on the unknown factors that can sabotage weight loss efforts that influence metabolism and eating behavior.
Lack Of Sleep
Sleep deprivation causes metabolic changes that are gaining weight. This affects two hormones that control appetite and satiety, leptin and ghrelin, “explains Kristen L. Knutson, University of Chicago.
In a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, participants who slept only 4 hours two consecutive nights showed a decrease of 18% of leptin (which signals the brain that the body is quite heavy) and a 28% increase ghrelin (which causes hunger) compared with those who had slept enough. It reported an increased appetite by 24%.
Lack of sleep also affects the metabolism of glucose and, over time, paving the way for type 2 diabetes, she says.
When a person is tired, is attracted to high-calorie foods that provide energy and comfort, “said Knutson. It is recommended, when tired, to appease the desire for sweets and fats, while the energy gain sustainable and satiety, the choice of foods rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber and protein.
Stress
Constant stress causes the body to release hormones such as cortisol, which over time can stimulate appetite and cause overeating. “Cortisol and insulin to direct preferences towards convenience foods Read the rest of this entry »
The depression also called clinical depression is a serious mental illness, it is not caused by a particular cause, but it has very different causes that differ from one person to another. It is more common in women than in men.
When things do not go as planned, the problems and misfortunes, personal loss, failure, disappointment, sadness and emptiness, cause many people a temporary depression, but these cases are not depressed because of illness they disappear after a short period of time.
Clinical depression to various causes such as psychological factors (negative views, the pessimism of life), a biochemical imbalance in the brain, too, people with hereditary predisposition associated with depression are more likely to experience. This type of depression can be short or long term, everything depends on the person, the seriousness of his condition and support available to help them out. Usually it is not permanent; it can last for weeks as it can persist for several months.
Depression is a condition that progresses over days to which we must not overlook the lower tone is characterized by visible changes in appetite and / or weight, decreased sex drive, difficulty concentrating or decisions and initiatives, in addition to changing moods, strong feelings of sadness, grief and guilt, avoidance of others and loss of energy, suicidal thoughts, disorders of sleep.
It is a treatable disease, provided they take the step, but it is difficult to fight alone in his corner without the help of his relatives. An effective professional treatment is psychotherapy or medications that may facilitate a rapid recovery and benefits associated with support of family, friends and support group can also have beneficial effects.
Most causes of high blood pressure are not known. This type of hypertension is called primary or essential hypertension. Fortunately, some of the factors that are known to hypertension.
Arteriosclerosis and hardening of plaque in artery walls and a factor. Another factor is the thickening of the walls, but another factor that contributes to high blood pressure is smaller arteries.
Other causes are not a major problem, but a simple combination of several factors, which were closed to the causes of hypertension:
-Too much alcohol : – alcohol plays a direct role in blood pressure. It has been found in several studies, more alcohol, and the higher the blood pressure is high. Studies show that moderate drinkers seem fewer drinkers have hypertension.
- Excessive salt : – salt intake has a direct effect on blood pressure. The uptake of potassium is in order to have an adverse impact on the health of a person. Imagine a high intake of salt, if more than 5.8 grams per day.
- Overweight : – Obesity is another problem. Obese people are more likely to have hypertension.
The only way to ensure you do not have high blood pressure will be reviewed by the physician.
Secondary Hypertension
There are some causes of hypertension, which is the fundamental problem known. This type of hypertension is called secondary hypertension.
Secondary hypertension is caused by an impairment of the kidney, tumors or tumors in the adrenal gland, or a congenital defect of the aorta.
Treating the cause usually returns to normal blood pressure. Unfortunately, all patients with hypertension, only five percent of people with hypertension have secondary hypertension.
See attitude adopted healthy lifestyle is an essential and effective fight against hypertension. But this is not enough, so it is necessary to take drugs.
Begins with chronic stress, let the large amounts of adrenal stress hormone cortisol. Elevated stress hormones can lead to excess body fat. Controlling stress could control weight again.
Small amounts of cortisol are beneficial, but if the secretion is prolonged, the stress hormone will have detrimental effects on the functioning of the body, on the cardiovascular, immune, neurologic and metabolic.
Different ways to influence the weight gain
Cortisol acts in different ways to weight gain. First, it sends powerful signals to the brain, which increase our appetite and our desire for foods that make us happy or food “comfort” like sugar, fats or alcohol.
The effect of glucocorticoids such as cortisol on food intake is synthesized in part by the neuropeptide Y in the hypothalamus and potent stimulator of food intake. The neuropeptide Y also affects insulin production and storage of fat reserves. In rats, glucocorticoids promote weight gain of neuropeptide Y induced conversely, leptin produced by fat tissue acts as a satiety factor in the hypothalamus and has opposite effects to those of neuropeptide Y. But always in animals, glucocorticoids against the protective effect of leptin and ultimately promote weight gain.
Then, cortisol acts as a signal for our fat cells: it calls on them to keep fatter and get in as little as possible. In addition, blocks the action of many hormones such as insulin, so that the control of blood glucose is impaired, and the desire of comfort food and comfort are increased tenfold.
The stress hormone can also interfere with serotonin, a chemical messenger of the mood of the brain and lead to a feeling of depression and again to even more comfort craving for food. Recent studies show that cortisol affects the neurotransmitters in food intake. In rats, an infusion center with dexamethasone stimulates food intake and leads to weight gain. This effect, coupled with secondary hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, stimulates lipogenesis and fat accumulation.
In addition, the stress hormone reaches with the growth hormone, resulting in a loss of muscle and fat gain. Finally, a continuous increase in stress hormones can impair the functioning of the thyroid and ensure that the metabolism slows down.
All these aspects together, that our bodies burn more calories and less. We, therefore, is the weight, especially around the waist and abdomen, which increases the risk of hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Studies on stress, diet and cortisol found that overweight women produce more cortisol in the abdominal area when they were under stress distributed with a weight different. In addition, women with high cortisol levels tended by stress to eat more in stressful situations issue. The researchers also found that diseases caused by high levels of cortisol, such as Cushing’s syndrome are caused by excessive amounts of fat in the abdominal area, marked an unhealthy distribution that increases the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
Stress can by their hormones to make more food and increase fat storage. This may mean that it can control stress, help control weight.
Reduce The Impact Of Stress
they are practicing regular exercise and enough sleep is the key to the fight against stress and to reduce the levels of cortisol. Avoid excess sugar and alcohol, so that the intakes of caffeine for the benefit of non-herbal stimulant also participate. A study published shows (July / August 1998 issue of Psychosomatic Medicine) that caffeine can elevate levels of cortisol and ACTH, another stress hormone.
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