Health

Considering most people reading this have reached an age where fat either is, or may potentially be, a problem, it’s worth stating that there’s actually no biologic reason to get fatter as you grow older.

Demand from foreigners for Thai medical services, especially those within the Asean Economic Community (AEC) region, is expected to jump significantly over the next few years, especially on the back of strong support from the Thai government, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).

If you suffer from osteoarthritis or suffer from pain in the knee or hip, and you’ve tried and exhausted other treatment options then it’s time consider whether a joint replacement procedure is right for you to restore your mobility, regain your independence, and return to an active lifestyle.

University School of Medicine in the United States published a book in about 2012 called Heart Disease. In it, Dr Houston explained how exercise can alter the way many genes function and interact with your cells and noted that, unfortunately, many people are doing the wrong kind of exercise.

In the last issue the topic turned to high-intensity exercise and noted that genuine gains can be made with workouts that last for about two to three minutes.

If you are self-conscious because you have missing teeth, wear dentures that are uncomfortable or don\'t want to have good tooth structure removed to make a bridge, talk to your dentist to see if dental implants are an option for you.

A tumor marker is a biomarker found in blood, urine, or body tissues that can be elevated by the presence of one or more types of cancer. There are many different tumor markers, each indicative of a particular disease process, and they are used in oncology to help detect the presence of cancer.

Doctors who focus solely on the feet and ankles are called podiatrists or doctors of podiatric medicine. Podiatrists do many of the same procedures as other medical doctors, such as performing surgery, taking X-rays, and prescribing drugs. They also consult on issues that your primary doctor might not, such as analyzing the way you walk and prescribing special inserts for your shoes.

Noninvasive cardiac imaging refers to a combination of methods that can be used to obtain images related to the structure and function of the heart.

The main investigation for vascular screening is by performing a carotid ultrasound to test for narrowed carotid arteries, which increase the risk of stroke.