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What is diabetes mellitus? The pancreas produces a hormone known as insulin that controls blood glucose level. When insulin production is insufficient or when insulin does not function properly, glucose cannot be converted into energy we need. This results in increased blood glucose level and the extra glucose will be excreted in urine, a condition …

Heart disease ranks third among the most common fatal diseases in Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong Department of Health, 6,561 people registered death from coronary heart disease (CHD) in 2020, of which 60% will be due to CHD. "Heart Diseases" refers to a broad spectrum of diseases related to the heart. Among different …

The heart is the core of the body's circulatory system. It supports your life by continuously pumping blood to every organ in your body. If your heart is unable to function properly, your organs will not receive the oxygen and nutrients they need and their function will be greatly affected even resulting in death. For …

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine defines insomnia as the subjective perception of difficulty with sleep initiation, duration, consolidation, or quality that occurs despite adequate opportunity for sleep, and that results in some form of daytime impairment. DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Insomnia Dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality, with one or more of the following …

Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease of bone which leads to a reduction in bone density. The affected bones become thinner, and are more likely to break (fractures) which may result in pain and other complications, including loss of independence. What are the symptoms and signs of osteoporosis? Osteoporosis produces no symptoms on its own. If …

In Hong Kong, each year 25% of community dwelling elders suffer from fall. 75% of them get injury include head injury and fracture. Elders who fell in the past six months had shown to have increased risk of fall in near future. Fall is one of the most disabling conditions of the elderly, which will …

Pain can happen in different conditions. There are various kinds of pain. The most prevalent and serious kinds include headache, joint pain, back pain, muscle pain. Stomachache, angina (chest pain), and gout are the examples of common pain. Cancer pain is often seen in cancer patients.   Pain can be classified into acute and chronic stages. Acute pain is mainly caused …

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. There are many reasons why some people have difficulty …

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the methods for measuring overweight and obesity. It is calculated by dividing the body weight (in kg) by the square of height (in m): kg/m2. For Chinese adults living in Hong Kong, BMI from 23.0 to less than 25.0 kg/m2 is classified as overweight and BMI 25.0 kg/m2 or …

The Healthy Eating Food Pyramid Balanced diet is a key to stay healthy. Follow the "Healthy Eating Food Pyramid" guide as you pick your food. Grains should be taken as the major dietary source. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Have a moderate amount of meat, fish, egg, milk and their alternatives. Reduce salt, fat/ oil …

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Healthy Advice about Running In recent years, more people enjoy running (or even the long-distance running).  Running is an aerobic exercise.  It is not only good for health but also helps weight control, which will in turn reduce the risks of developing many chronic diseases (e.g. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases) due to overweight. …

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see the expression …