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The study of longevity is gaining more and more relevance in the modern world. This is due to global demographic changes: life expectancy is increasing, and the share of elderly people in society is constantly increasing.
Retinitis is an inflammatory disease of the retina that can lead to serious vision problems and even blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the retina. The retina is a thin layer of tissue on the inner surface of the back of the eye that is responsible for converting light signals into nerve impulses that are then transmitted to the brain. In diabetic retinopathy, high blood sugar levels damage the small blood vessels of the retina, causing them to leak or become blocked, as well as to the formation of abnormal blood vessels.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin transparent membrane that covers the front part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. This disease is often called "pink eye" because of the characteristic redness that accompanies inflammation. Conjunctivitis can occur as a result of an infection (viral or bacterial), an allergic reaction, or contact with chemical irritants.
A healthy lifestyle is a concept that encompasses various aspects of a person's life, including nutrition, physical activity, psychological state, and social connections. In today's world, where stress and chronic diseases have become commonplace, a healthy lifestyle becomes especially relevant. But what exactly does it mean?
Breasts play an extremely important role in a woman's life and have a complex anatomical structure, while performing a number of key functions that ensure both the individual health of a woman and the health of her child.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by an increase in internal pressure, which leads to damage to the optic nerve and, if treatment is used, to irreversible vision loss. It is one of the most common causes of blindness in the world.
Water is a vital component for all living organisms, and humans are no exception. The influence of water on our body is extremely large and comprehensive. It makes up approximately 60% of the total body weight of an adult, and for newborns this proportion is even greater. Water participates in numerous physiological processes, ensuring the normal functioning of the body.
Hair is present on all skin surfaces except the palms, soles, lips, nipples, and various parts of the external reproductive organs; however, it is not always well developed. For example, it is very fine on the forehead and the inside surface of the arm. Each hair develops from a group of epidermal cells at the base of a tube-like depression called a hair follicle. This follicle extends from the surface into the dermis and may pass into the subcutaneous layer. The cells at its base receive nourishment from dermal blood vessels that occur in a projection of connective tissue, called the derma papilla, at the base of the follicle. As these epidermal cells divide and grow, older cells are pushed toward the surface. The cells that move upward and away from the nutrient supply then die. Their remains constitute the shaft of a developing hair. In other words, a hair is composed of dead epidermal cells.
Thrombophlebitis (throm-boe-fluh-BY-tis) occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more of your veins, typically in your legs. Rarely, thrombophlebitis (sometimes called phlebitis) can affect veins in your arms or neck.
The affected vein may be near the surface of your skin, causing superficial thrombophlebitis, or deep within a muscle, causing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Thrombophlebitis can be caused by trauma, surgery or prolonged inactivity. Superficial thrombophlebitis may occur in people with varicose veins.
A clot in a deep vein increases your risk of serious health problems, including the possibility of a dislodged clot (embolus) traveling to your lungs and blocking an artery there (pulmonary embolism). Deep vein thrombosis is usually treated with blood-thinning medications. Superficial thrombophlebitis is sometimes treated with blood-thinning medications, too.