Oxidative Stress and the Neurodegenerative Diseases

Oxidative Stress and the Neurodegenerative Diseases

Post Views: 187 Neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating conditions that impair motor and cognitive functions. Theory points to oxidative stress, an imbalance between the formation of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, as a potential cause. This imbalance can lead to neuronal damage over time. Oxidative stress may be linked to the plaques, tangles, and…

Microbiome's Role in Combating Oxidative Stress

Microbiome's Role in Combating Oxidative Stress

Post Views: 142 Most people don’t realise that trillions of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes, called the human microbiome, live inside our guts. Scientists are finding that these microbes play a big role in fighting oxidative stress and related chronic diseases. Oxidative stress is implicated in nearly every modern human health condition. It is linked…

Oxidative Stress and Gastrointestinal Disease

Oxidative Stress and Gastrointestinal Disease

Post Views: 645 Our bodies are complex systems that are always working to stay balanced. At the centre of this balance is a process called oxidative stress. It can affect different aspects of our health, including the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Understanding oxidative stress and its connection to GI diseases is not merely a scientific curiosity;…

Understanding Impact of Influenza and Respiratory Viruses: Oxidative Stress and Beyond

Understanding Impact of Influenza and Respiratory Viruses: Oxidative Stress and Beyond

Post Views: 606 Respiratory viruses, such as influenza, have posed a significant health concern due to their ability to trigger widespread illness and even pandemics. The healthcare sector plays a vital role in understanding these viruses and their impact on the human body. One fascinating aspect that researchers have been exploring is the relationship between…

How Can Better Nutrition Reduce the Effects of Oxidative Stress on Human Health?

How Can Better Nutrition Reduce the Effects of Oxidative Stress on Human Health?

Post Views: 792 Oxidative stress, though often overlooked, is closely linked to our well-being and quietly influences our health. It occurs when there’s an imbalance between the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and the body’s ability to counteract their harmful effects. While ROS are natural byproducts of essential cellular processes, excessive levels cause serious…

The impact of Oxidative Stress on the sexual health of men and women

The impact of Oxidative Stress on the sexual health of men and women

Post Views: 630 Until a few decades ago, sexual health was rarely a topic of public discussion in some parts of the world. While this subject remains a taboo even today in some places, one cannot ignore its importance in an individual’s well-being and overall health. Many factors may lead to sexual health issues, stress…

Decentralizing Clinical Trials & RWE Data Collection to Advance Patient-Focused Research

Decentralizing Clinical Trials & RWE Data Collection to Advance Patient-Focused Research

Post Views: 833 As we are in the Mental Health month of May, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve and maintain our physical and mental well-being. And what better way to do that than by using a health app like OnTracka that offers you an easy way to focus on…