Health Conditions

Dementia is:

• Small strokes in the brain which cause cells to die and can contribute to memory loss

• Short and Long Term memory loss

• Lack of physical ability to move

• Build up of fat stores in the blood vessels which causes heart attacks/failure.

Cystic Fibrosis is :

• Is a chronic illness that impacts the brain and the way we process things

• Is a genetic illness that effects the lungs and airways due to a build up of mucus

• Is a build up of fat in the blood vessels which causes heart attacks/failure

Asthma is:

• The build up of fat in the blood vessels which causes heart attack/failure

• Small strokes in the brain which can contribute to memory loss

• The tightening of the airways which restricts the ability to breathe effectively

Down Syndrome is:

• The tightening of the airways which effects the ability to breathe

• A genetic condition linked to an additional chromosome. Can cause severe learning difficulties.

• Small strokes in the brain which can contribute to memory loss.

Autism is:

• A Learning Disability which impacts the ability to process information and can cause social difficulties

• A Genetic condition due to an additional chromosome. Can cause severe learning difficulties.

• A build up of fat in the blood vessels which cause heart attacks/failure

Hypertension is:

• A Genetic condition that impacts the lungs and airways due to a build up of mucus

• Tightening of the airways which makes breathing difficult

• Build up of fat in the blood vessels which causes heart attack/failure

Bipolar Disorder is:

• A Learning disability which impacts the processing of information and can impact social skills

• Extreme mood swings characterised by manic or depressive feelings

• The tightening of the airways impacting the ability to breath

Cancer is:

• The build up of fat in the blood vessels which causes heart attacks/failure

• The mutation of cells which become harmful and spread throughout the body quickly. Usually presents as tumours.

• The build up of mucus in the airways making it difficult to breathe

Cerebral Palsy is:

• Chronic degenerative condition that affects movement and co-ordination

• Build up of mucus in the airways which make it difficult to breath

• A Genetic condition caused by an additional chromosome. Causing severe learning difficulties

Type 1 Diabetes is:

• A condition you are born with the effects your ability to regulate insulin and therefore blood sugar levels

• A condition you develop due to lifestyle choices. Effects the ability to regulate insulin and therefore blood sugar levels