@WED by AmbZara on Global Week to #Act4SDGs (15-25 September 2023)

 

#WED Announcement
📣 Get ready for the Global Week to #Act4SDGs (15-25 September 2023)
The 2023 Global Week to #Act4SDGs is just weeks away, coinciding with the UN high-level week. As we approach the mid-point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we are calling on partners around the world to make them a reality that impacts everyone, everywhere. Let’s send a message of hope, of possibilities, and of the urgency of action. Let’s show world leaders that people all around the world are taking action on the SDGs — and expect them to do the same. The time to act is now!
How to UNITE TO ACT:

TAKE ACTION: Explore the #Act4SDGs website and organize a UNITE TO ACT stunt on 15 September — see detailed guide here;

REGISTER YOUR IMPACT: Make sure your actions are counted by registering them on the Global Map — more information here;

AMPLIFY YOUR MESSAGE: Share your actions on your social media channels!

Remember to use #Act4SDGs and tag UN SDG Action Campaign

#WED Announcement
📣 Get ready for the Global Week to #Act4SDGs (15-25 September 2023)

The 2023 Global Week to #Act4SDGs is just weeks away, coinciding with the UN high-level week. As we approach the mid-point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we are calling on partners around the world to make them a reality that impacts everyone, everywhere. Let’s send a message of hope, of possibilities, and of the urgency of action. Let’s show world leaders that people all around the world are taking action on the SDGs — and expect them to do the same. The time to act is now!
How to UNITE TO ACT:

TAKE ACTION: Explore the #Act4SDGs website and organize a UNITE TO ACT stunt on 15 September — see detailed guide here;

REGISTER YOUR IMPACT: Make sure your actions are counted by registering them on the Global Map — more information here;

AMPLIFY YOUR MESSAGE: Share your actions on your social media channels!

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#WED by AmbZara on Bipolar Disorder Signs, Causes and Cure from WHO Mental Health Awareness

 

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects a person’s mood, energy, activity and thought and is characterized by manic (or hypomanic) and depressive episodes.
An estimated 40 million people live with bipolar disorder worldwide.
Bipolar disorder is associated with significant disability and difficulties in many areas of life.
Many people with bipolar disorder are misdiagnosed or untreated and experience discrimination and stigma.
There are a range of effective care options, which combine medicines and psychosocial interventions to help people with bipolar disorder stay well.
Overview
In 2019, approximately 1 in 150 adults (40 million people, or 0.53% of the global population) were living with bipolar disorder (1). The condition is primarily observed among working-age people, but also in youth. While the prevalence of bipolar disorder among men and women is approximately equal, available data indicate that women are more often diagnosed.
Worldwide, the treatment coverage for people with bipolar disorder is low. Both men and women are often misdiagnosed. Many lack access to services and recommended interventions, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Stigma and discrimination against people with bipolar disorder are widespread, both in communities and health services. This can undermine access to health care. It also fuels social exclusion and can limit opportunities for education, employment and housing.
Bipolar disorder is one of the leading causes of disability globally as it can affect many areas of life. People with bipolar disorder may experience strained relationships, problems at school or work, and difficulties in carrying out daily activities. Having bipolar disorder also increases the risk of suicide and of developing anxiety and substance use disorders.
People with bipolar disorder are more likely to smoke, use alcohol, have a physical health condition (e.g. cardiovascular or respiratory disease), and experience difficulties in accessing health care. On average, people with bipolar disorder die more than 10 years earlier than the general population
Symptoms and patterns
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by mood swings from one extreme to another.
During a manic episode, a person experiences an extremely high mood with lots of energy (feeling very happy, excited, overactive). They may have a sense of euphoria, sudden shifts in mood or an excess of emotion (uncontrollable laughing or feeling much more irritable, agitated or restless than usual).
In manic episodes, the changes in mood and activities are accompanied by other characteristic symptoms, which may include:
highly inflated sense of self-worth or self-esteem;
talking quickly and rapidly shifting from one idea to the next;
having trouble concentrating and being easily distracted;
decreased need for sleep;
reckless or risk-taking behaviour, for example overspending, risky sexual activity, drinking, or harming oneself or others; and
fixed and mistaken grandiose or persecutory beliefs in something untrue (e.g. “I am a very famous person”, “My neighbour is spying on me”).
On the contrary, during a depressive episode, a person experiences a depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty). They may feel a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that they had previously enjoyed.
Other symptoms are also present, which may include:
poor concentration
feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth
hopelessness about the future
thoughts about dying or suicide
disrupted sleep
changes in appetite or weight
feeling very tired or low in energy.
A depressive episode is different from mood fluctuations commonly experienced by most people, in that the symptoms last most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks.
Know more by visiting the source World Health Organization WHO website
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WED by AmbZara on How to detect #Cancer in Both Men and Women from the source WebMD

#WED presents #Cancer Signals in Both Men and Women 🍀🌿☘️

How can you tell something's not quite right? Pay attention to the clues from your body.

Play it smart when you notice anything that could be a serious health problem, like cancer. Talk to your doctor and get it checked out. In general, disease is easier to treat when you spot it early.

Cancer Signals in Both Men and Women

Appetite loss. Many conditions, from depression to the flu, can make you feel less hungry. Cancer can have this effect by changing your metabolism, the way your body turns food into energy.

Stomach, pancreatic, colon, and ovarian cancers also can put pressure on your stomach and make you feel too full to eat.

Blood in the stool. Cancers can bleed, but so can a bunch of other things, like ulcers, hemorrhoids, infections, or a sore. When you see red in your poop, the blood is often from somewhere in your GI tract, meaning your esophagus, stomach, or intestines.

One way to tell where the blood is coming from is by how light or dark it looks. Bright red could mean the bleeding is in your rectum or the end of your intestines. A darker color means it may be from higher up, like a stomach ulcer (the stool is darker because it's been exposed to stomach acid).

No matter what the cause, blood in your stool needs to be checked out. You may need a colonoscopy or other tests to find the problem.

Blood in the urine. When it shows up in your pee, blood could be a warning sign of a problem in your urinary tract. Kidney or bladder cancer can cause this symptom, but it could also be due to an infection, kidney stones, or kidney disease.

Cough that doesn't go away. A cold or the flu can make you hack away, but it's also a potential symptom of lung cancer, along with red flags like chest pain, weight loss, hoarseness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. See your doctor if you can't seem to shake it, especially if you're a smoker.

Extreme fatigue. It's one of the most common cancer symptoms. We're not talking about a normal type of tiredness here -- it's exhaustion that doesn't go away. If changing your activity level or getting more sleep doesn't make you perk up, see your doctor.

Fever that doesn't go away. When your temperature goes up, it's usually a sign you've caught an infection. But some cancers, including lymphoma, leukemia, and kidney and liver cancers, can also make that happen.

Cancer fevers often rise and fall during the day, and sometimes they peak at the same time. See your doctor if you have a temperature of over 100.5 degrees F that lasts for more than a few days.

Lump in the neck. It could be an infection, but it's also an early warning of thyroid cancer.

Cancer lumps usually don't hurt. If you have one that doesn't go away or grows, see your doctor.

Night sweats. In middle-aged women, it can be a symptom of menopause, but it's also a symptom of cancer or an infection.

Skin changes. A telltale sign of skin cancer is a growth that starts to look different or a sore that doesn't heal. See a dermatologist for any spot that:

Gets bigger or thicker
Changes color
Has an oddly shaped border
Is bigger than a pencil eraser
Crusts or scabs over and doesn't heal
Swollen lymph nodes. Lumps in the side of your neck are most likely from strep throat or another infection. Less often, cancers like lymphoma or leukemia can make the lymph nodes swell up.

Breast cancer that has spread can cause swelling in lymph nodes under the arms. If the swelling doesn't go away in a week or so, have your doctor take a look.

Trouble swallowing. A feeling like there's a lump in your throat is a common symptom of heartburn. Less often, when you find it hard to swallow, it can signal cancer of the esophagus. If the feeling doesn't let up or it gets worse, see your doctor.

Shed pounds without trying. As many as 2 of 5 people who are diagnosed with cancer have lost weight. There's no obvious cause. Get any unexplained weight loss checked out.

Cancer Symptoms in Men
Blood in urine or semen. A pink, brown, or red tinge to your pee or semen is usually nothing to panic over. Infections, kidney stones, injuries, and noncancerous prostate growth can all cause bleeding.

Less often, bladder or prostate cancer might be to blame. Your doctor can do urine tests and other exams to find the source of the blood.

Lump in the testicle. A painless one is a possible warning sign of testicular cancer. Yet the bump could also be from an injury, fluid buildup, or a hernia. It's hard to tell the cause from your symptoms alone, so go to your doctor for an exam.

Pain during ejaculation or urination. If it hurts when you pee or have an orgasm, you may have an infection or swelling of your prostate gland or urethra. There's a chance that these symptoms might be because of prostate cancer. If the pain doesn't improve, have your doctor take a look.



Cancer Symptoms in Women
Breast lump or change. Although it's a hallmark symptom of breast cancer, most lumps aren't cancer. They're often fluid-filled cysts or noncancerous tumors.

Still, see your doctor right away if you find any new or changing growths in your breasts, just to make sure.

Also get these changes checked out:

Redness or scaling of the skin over the breast
Breast pain
Nipple changes
Lump under your arm
Fluid that isn't breast milk leaking from the nipple
Bleeding between periods or after menopause. Bleeding from the vagina during women's reproductive years is usually their monthly period. When it happens after menopause or outside of normal periods, cervical or endometrial cancer is a possibility. Call your doctor if you have any bleeding that's unusual for you.

Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on June 22, 2024 and Written by Stephanie Watson

Source: WebMD

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#WED by AmbZara on #dementia Who are at risk? from the source WebMD

 #WED on #dementia Who are at risk?
Things That Raise Your Chances of Dementia

#Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. About a third of people 85 and older show signs of the disease. The genes you get from your parents play a part at this age, but so do things like diet, exercise, your social life, and other illnesses. Dementia isn't a normal part of getting older.

#Heart Disease
It could lead to a heart attack or #stroke, which makes dementia more likely. Heart disease is usually caused by plaque buildup in arteries around your heart (atherosclerosis). That can slow blood flow to your brain and put you at risk for stroke, making it harder to think well or remember things. And many things that cause heart disease -- tobacco use, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol -- also can lead to dementia.

#AirPollution
An English study found older adults who lived in areas with the highest yearly concentration of air pollution were 1.4 times more likely to get dementia than people who lived in places with cleaner air. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (micro-particles in the air you might not see but can inhale) caused the most harm.

#Diabetes
Doctors aren’t sure exactly why people with diabetes get dementia more often. But they do know that people with diabetes are more likely to have damaged blood vessels. This can slow or block blood flow to the brain and damage areas of the brain, leading to what’s called vascular dementia. Some people may be able to slow brain decline if they keep diabetes under control with medicine, exercise, and a healthy diet.

Poor Sense of #Smell
Older people who have trouble identifying odors are more than twice as likely to have dementia as those with a sharp sense of smell. Almost half of people in an American study who’d been diagnosed with dementia had had olfactory dysfunction 5 years before. A simple smell test can flag a need for early treatment.

#HighCholesterol
High levels, especially in middle age, are linked to obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. All of these raise your risk of dementia, but it’s not yet clear if the cholesterol by itself adds to the problem. Some research shows that high cholesterol in midlife could raise your chances of Alzheimer’s disease later in life, but the exact link isn’t clear.

Herpes
vHerpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), or oral herpes, usually appears as blisters or sores on or around your mouth. But the virus can also get into and infect your brain. A recent study linked HSV1 with a decline in some mental functions, but not to dementia. However, lab studies on a realistic brain model showed HSV1 triggered major Alzheimer’s signs, including swelling and clumps of protein in the brain tissue.

#Depression
If you have depression, or have had it in the past, you may be more likely to get dementia. Scientists aren’t yet sure that it’s a cause. It may simply be an early symptom or a sign of other causes like Parkinson’s disease or Huntington’s disease. Talk to your doctor or a therapist if you feel down for more than 2 weeks, and right away if you think of harming yourself. Therapy and medication can help with depression.

Eating Patterns
Super-starchy and processed foods never make the “healthy” list. But did you know eating the two together can up your chances of having dementia? French researchers found people who developed dementia often paired processed meats – i.e. ham, pepperoni, and deli meats – with high carbs like potatoes, alcohol, and baked sweets. Meanwhile, people who stayed healthy ate their share of meat – but enjoyed it with fruits and veggies.

#Head Injury
A single, mild traumatic brain injury may not make you more likely to get dementia later in life. But more severe or repeated hits or falls could double or quadruple your chances, even years after the first injury. Get to the hospital if you’ve hit your head and you pass out or have blurry vision, or feel dizzy, confused, nauseated, or become sensitive to light.

#Loneliness
Feeling lonely over time can increase your chances of having dementia, even when your overall risk of getting the disease – such as with genetics or age – is low, a 10-year study found. People under age 80 who reported feeling alone were twice as likely to have dementia as those who didn’t feel that way. Time is key, though. People who recovered from their loneliness didn’t have the same risk.

#Obesity
If you have a lot of extra weight in middle age, you may be more likely to get dementia later in life. Extra pounds raise your risk for heart disease and diabetes, which are also linked to dementia. You can check your BMI (body mass index) online to see if it’s in the “obese” range. Your doctor can help you set a weight loss goal that’s right for you. A healthy diet and regular exercise could help you turn things around.

#Genes
Dementia doesn’t have to run in your family for you to get it, but genes make a difference. A parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s raises your odds. Genes seem to matter more in some types of dementia than others. But even risky genes don’t mean you’ll get dementia. If you’re thinking about genetic testing for Alzheimer’s, ask your doctor about the pros and cons -- and genetic counseling. Doctors don’t routinely recommend those tests.

#Sleep
Many people have a bad night of sleep now and then. But if it happens often -- you wake up a lot or don’t sleep enough -- you could be more likely to get dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, or make it worse. It may help to try and keep a healthy sleep routine: Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics in evening, and set up a soothing bedtime ritual with regular bedtime hours.

#Smoking
It seems to put you at risk of getting dementia, possibly because it’s bad for your blood vessels. And it definitely makes you more likely to have a stroke, which can and often does damage the brain and cause vascular dementia. That might lead to problems with thinking or remembering. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you smoke and want support to quit.

Source: WebMD

Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on May 27, 2022 and Written by Janie McQueen

For #Educational Purposes only.
Presented by #WED Wellness in Environment Day, Wellness Series©️2009 by AmbZara, Author & Speaker of Wellness for Peace Education on Climate Change Book©️2011; Peace Innovation: fcat of Amb. Juan TV Show Magazine©️2010 and Peace Ambassador, sailing for peace©️2003 broadcasted by Wellness Pilipinas TV show©️2010 International News and Media Network on UN News and SDGs Campaigns.

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#WED by AmbZara presents Report on Vaping E-cigarettes from the World Health Organization WHO

 Report from the Source: World Health Organization WHO

“There are many different types of e-cigarettes, which are the most common type of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) and electronic non-nicotine delivery system (ENNDS). These systems heat a liquid to create aerosols that are inhaled by the user. These so-called e-liquids may or may not contain nicotine (but do not contain tobacco). They also typically contain additives, flavours and chemicals that can be harmful to people’s health. E-cigarettes are part of broader products categories of ENDS and ENNDS, which include products such as e-cigars and e-pipes. WHO is concerned that these products have been allowed on the open market as consumer products and aggressively marketed to young people. Currently, 88 countries have no minimum age at which e-cigarettes can be bought and 74 countries have no regulations in place for these harmful products. E-cigarettes target children through social media and influencers, with at least 16 000 attractive flavours. Some of these products use cartoon characters and have sleek designs, which appeal to the younger generation. Some look like toys and games. There is an alarming increase in use of e-cigarettes among children and young people, with rates exceeding adult use in many countries. Even brief exposure to e-cigarette content on social media is associated with greater intention to use these products, as well as more positive attitudes toward e-cigarettes. Are e-cigarettes dangerous? ENDS contain varying amounts of nicotine and harmful emissions. E-cigarette emissions typically contain nicotine and other toxic substances that are harmful to both users and non-users who are exposed to the aerosols second-hand. Some products claiming to be nicotine-free (ENNDS) have been found to contain nicotine. Nicotine exposure in pregnant women can adversely affect the development of the fetus. Further, the consumption of nicotine in children and adolescents has negative impacts on brain development, leading to long-term consequences for brain development and potentially leading to learning and anxiety disorders. Nicotine is highly addictive and harmful to health. Additionally, high quality epidemiology studies consistently demonstrate that e-cigarettes use increases conventional cigarette uptake, particularly among non-smoking youth, by nearly 3 times. Evidence reveals that these products are harmful to health and are not safe. However, it is too early to provide a clear answer on the long-term impact of using them or being exposed to them. Whilst long-term health effects are not fully known, we do know that they generate toxic substances, some of which are known to cause cancer and some that increase the risk of heart and lung disorders. Electronic delivery systems have also been linked to a number of physical injuries, including burns from explosions or malfunctions, when the products are not of the expected standard or are tampered with by users. Accidental exposure of children to ENDS e-liquids pose serious risks as devices may leak or children may swallow the poisonous e-liquid.” Know more by visiting the WHO website For #Educational Purposes only. Presented by #WED Wellness in Environment Day, Wellness Series©️2009 by AmbZara, Author & Speaker of Wellness for Peace Education on Climate Change Book©️2011; Peace Innovation: fcat of Amb. Juan TV Show Magazine©️2010 and Peace Ambassador, sailing for peace©️2003 broadcasted by Wellness Pilipinas TV show©️2010 International News and Media Network on UN News and SDGs Campaigns. PEACE VIGIL 2011-2030 supports the United Nations Peace and Justice Programs for Humanity #NotforProfit #PeaceWork. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

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