Health & Wellbeing Series | DEAL-FOUNDATION

Hypertension – The silent killer

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease, stroke or even death. Blood pressure is measured both by...

Essential elements for a healthy life

As we would all well agree water is the most essential natural resource for life on earth. Though scarce in abundance, its importance is tremendous. More importantly for good health, pure water and sanitation is very essential. Unfortunately this has been a rising...

Good bone health for a good life

Our bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart and other organs from injury. Our bones also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorous, which help keep our bones strong and release them into the body when we need them for other uses. The...

Ways to boost your immunity

The immune system is a complete network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. Abnormalities of the immune system can lead to allergic diseases, immunodeficiency and autoimmune disorders. If you want to boost your immune health, you may...

Respiratory Health Matters!

Respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help us breathe. It includes our airways, lungs and blood vessels. The muscles that power our lungs are also part of the respiratory system. These parts work together to move oxygen throughout the body and...

Cardiovascular disease and persons with disability

Persons with disability often self-report reduced access to preventive health services and poorer health than people without disability. Risk factors for chronic disease are more prevalent in persons with disability, increasing risk for secondary conditions including...