Prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol degrades nitric oxide production, critical for arterial flexibility. Stiffened vessels force the heart to work harder, elevating systolic pressure. A 2023 Lancet study found adults with chronic stress developed hypertension 45% faster than peers. Nightly cortisol spikes in shift workers correlate with 30% higher left ventricular mass. Sympathetic…
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The liver doesn’t complain. Not in the beginning. It stores. Filters. Works through the day. And one day, fat starts to build. Slowly. Without making a sound. You don’t feel it. Blood tests might miss it. But the liver begins to change. There’s no sharp pain. No urgent signal. Just subtle signs—tiredness, a heavy stomach,…
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You look in the mirror. The weight sits around your middle. Not your arms. Not your legs. The scale didn’t jump. But your jeans did. Waist gain matters more than overall weight. Turkish clinics measure waist-to-hip ratio, not just BMI. Because abdominal fat acts differently. It’s not just storage. It’s metabolic chaos. Your blood pressure…
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It didn’t use to be this way. You ate freely. Then came the discomfort. Bloating after bread. Cramps after cheese. Slowly, your plate changed. Not because you wanted it to. But because you had to. Turkish gastroenterologists see this often. Food avoidance isn’t just preference. It’s adaptation to discomfort. When that becomes daily, it’s worth…
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You sit across from your doctor. They smile. “Everything looks normal.” But it doesn’t feel normal. Your energy’s low. Sleep is restless. Your hands feel colder. The numbers say you’re fine. But you know your body. Sometimes, the ranges aren’t the full story. They mark limits, not optimal zones. That quiet gap between “normal” and…
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It feels backwards. You eat, expecting fuel. But instead, you crash. Heavy eyes. Slow thoughts. Like your body’s ignoring the glucose you just gave it. That post-meal dip isn’t random. It’s often one of the earliest prediabetic signals. Blood sugar rises, but insulin doesn’t clear it efficiently. So your body runs on empty even when…
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A quiet pressure grows. Not always pain. More like presence. Persistent, unwilling to leave.Mornings are heavy, not from fatigue, but from something nameless hiding beneath skin.Numbers flicker on a screen, but the ache isn’t mathematical. It’s lived, not measured.There’s a rhythm, interrupted. Subtle. As if your body forgets how to be still.Silence stretches long across…
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As we age, our bodies undergo gradual changes. Sometimes, these changes are subtle, making it easy to overlook them. Annual checkups become essential, not just as a routine but as an important way to maintain health and prevent potential issues from escalating. Getting regular checkups after 40 is more than just about staying on top…
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Internists are often misunderstood. Many think they only treat common illnesses, but they do much more. These specialized doctors handle a broad range of health concerns, making them integral to overall well-being. They are general physicians who focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases, specifically internal conditions. Focus on Preventive Care and…
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Preventive care has become a cornerstone of modern medicine, and as an internist, I can’t stress enough how essential it is for maintaining long-term health. With my years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how small, consistent steps can significantly reduce the risk of developing serious health conditions. The idea isn’t just about avoiding disease but…
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