Renal cell carcinoma affects tiny tubes found in the linings of the kidney. Nine out of ten people diagnosed with kidney cancer have Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). There is no specific cause for such a high number of cases, but a few factors have been identified as high-risk factors. The risk factors of renal cancer: Anyone can be affected by renal cancer but people who are above 50 years old are more likely to get affected by it. Renal cancer in children is quite rare. On the other hand, men are twice as more likely to be at risk. Studies show that tall men also have a higher chance of getting affected by this condition. Smoking Smoking is a major risk factor for many health conditions, particularly cancer. It has been noticed that people who have been smoking for a long time are at a higher risk of RCC. Heredity and family If you are already affected by any inherited diseases, you could be at additional risk of being affected by renal cancer. If any of your relatives are diagnosed with this condition, it increases your chances as well. Medication A few medicines, particularly painkillers and medication used to treat conditions like blood pressure, could lead to renal cancer.

Looking out for certain signs helps prevent heart diseases. Lipoprotein, blood pressure, sugar levels, and BMI (obesity index), and waist circumference are indicators of one’s health. They are also indicators of the risk of heart diseases. Track your cholesterol Lipoprotein is a blood test that tracks how high or low your cholesterol numbers are. Doctors usually ask you to do the test once every five years starting at the age of five. Doctors do this blood test after 9-12 hours of fasting. The following is measured: Low-Density Cholesterol (LDL) – Blocks arteries and is bad cholesterol High-Density Cholesterol – Helps removes blocks and is good cholesterol Total Cholesterol – The sum of both Non HDL cholesterol – This is total cholesterol minus HDL Triglycerides – A form of fat that increases the risk of heart diseases among women. The ideal levels of cholesterol vary depending on one’s age and gender. The test results will then classify you as “a high risk,” “next highest risk,” “moderate risk,” and “low to moderate risk.” The doctors will begin to treat you with medication and advise you to make changes if required. The biggest contributors to cholesterol are diet, weight, physical inactivity, and smoking.

With medication, long-term therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle changes, and self-help techniques, patients can get more and more control over their emotions. Patients are taught many self-help techniques including being physically active, learn to manage stress, sleep well, and eat a healthy balanced diet. Equally, if not more important, is a list of what not to eat. While the list of foods to eat for schizophrenia is extensive, it is very important to note down the things that should not be consumed if you have schizophrenia. Some of the food items that can aggravate schizophrenic symptoms are: Gluten Gluten is a key compound found in wheat. People who are sensitive to gluten are unable to digest it fully. The undigested gluten in the gut releases gluteomorphins, a chemical that enters the bloodstream. These chemicals, when they travel to the brain, affect the way we think and behave. This condition is also known as celiac disease. This can also lead to psychiatric symptoms. Apart from wheat, gluten is found in processed food. Though the effect of gluten in every patient with schizophrenia is not conclusive, doctors recommend a gluten-free diet as studies show long-term gluten consumption contributes to the worsening of symptoms.

Eating some foods makes breathing difficult for people with common breathing issues such as allergies, asthma, COPD, nasal polyps and cystic fibrosis. Some foods and beverages can cause digestive problems, and in turn, bloating and respiratory problems. When managing certain breathing-related health conditions, it’s wise to avoid food triggers that can cause flare-ups. This includes monitoring what you eat carefully and avoiding these foods that can trigger breathing issues: 1. Milk Some people may have an allergic reaction after drinking milk. It might cause hives, wheezing, or swelling around the mouth. Because of this drinking it is something that should be limited or avoided entirely for these people. 2. Cabbage Eating cabbage can cause bloating and gas. The gas and bloating can make a person’s midsection expand. This puts pressure on the diaphragm and can sometimes make it difficult to breathe. 3. Corn Corn can be a trigger for people with asthma. Eating it could lead to an asthma attack or even anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening. 4. Excess salt or sugar Too much salt can lead to water retention. This can make it difficult to breathe. Use salt-free spices and herbs to season food instead of salt. Sugar can cause food allergy problems.