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  How much do we really know about Heart Health? When it comes to heart there are already some pre mind sets that we have made up about heart conditions. If one is quite updated with the statistics of the heart diseases in recent years then he might know that it is not limited to old age anymore. Here are some misconceptions to be aware of related to heart disease. 1)If I had cholesterol or high blood pressure or other risk factors I would know about it. Most of the times, people with high blood pressure or high cholesterol are completely asymptomatic. Genetics also play an important role in both, even if one is quite active and not overweight, he could still silently be at an elevated risk. The best possible way to truly know is get oneself tested for blood pressure and run a blood test to check for cholesterol level. 2) If one has a family history of heart disease, there really isn’t anything one can do. Although people having a family history of heart disease are slightl...

  What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine (backbone) which is often diagnosed in adolescent age. It can occur in people with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy , most often there is no known cause for this condition. In most of the cases scoliosis are mild but some curves grow severe as children grow. Doctors may use the alphabets "C" and "S" to describe the curve. What are the signs and symptoms of Scoliosis? Visible curve in the back Shoulders, hips or waist that looks uneven One side of the rib cage extending forward Uneven shoulder blades Other symptoms related to this can be: Back Stiffness Lower back pain Fatigue due to muscle strain Pain and numbness in legs due to pinched nerve What can be the causes for Scoliosis? Well, main cause is unknown but some hereditary factors may be involved. Less common types of Scoliosis may be caused by –  Previous surgery on the chest wall as a baby  Spinal cord ...