High cholesterol levels can cause concern, and it’s normal to feel anxious about it. Many worry about the risks associated with high cholesterol, medications’ costs, and potential side effects. Your doctor may suggest statins or other drugs to lower your cholesterol if your levels remain high. Research suggests that those with elevated levels of low-density […]
By Farha Akram
Fatty liver is a common chronic liver disease, particularly in people with diabetes and who are overweight. Even though the liver is the largest internal organ, it can be challenging to pinpoint the pain from your liver. Hence, the fatty liver does not have significant symptoms. However, it can lead to pain in the upper […]
The liver is the primary detoxifying organ, continuously working to eliminate toxins and metabolic waste before they cause serious harm. Most health-conscious people often use over-the-counter products, especially dietary supplements, to enhance overall wellness. However, while many supplements support liver health, some even cause damage to the liver. The Food and Drug Administration does not […]
Fatty liver is a health condition increasingly affecting many people, including children. It is a disease that builds up over time, taking more than 1-2 years to reach a dangerous level. Although fatty liver disease is not as scary as other life-threatening conditions, it is a health disorder that no one can afford to overlook. […]
By Hiral Patel
A preterm, premature or preemie baby is one who is a baby born too early, or about three weeks before the due date. While normal pregnancies last a period of about 40 weeks, preterm birth occurs at 37 weeks or earlier. We understand that preterm births are one of the most challenging experiences for a […]
A healthy kidney can carry out many processes. One of these processes is to keep the body’s acid level balanced. The kidneys can do this by removing acid from the body through urine. Metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body fluids contain excessive amounts of acid. It happens when your kidneys and […]
By Parul Dube
Premature labour or preterm labour means spontaneous labour onset after the gestation of viability (24-28 weeks, in India) and before the completion of 37 weeks of the labour cycle. According to the WHO estimate, 15 million babies are born prematurely every year. That is more than 1 in 10 babies. Furthermore, approximately 1 million children […]
There’s a good reason every doctor’s appointment starts with a blood pressure check. Most people find they have hypertension during a health checkup. Your blood pressure reading comes in two numbers, a top number and a bottom number. Once you know your numbers, the blood pressure chart enters the scenario. This colour-coded chart, often in […]
By Parul Dube
The modern-day healthcare industry talks extensively about losing weight and explains various ways to do so. However, it is vital to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for your physical and mental well-being. Like excess body weight, we must also understand the detrimental effects of being underweight. Data suggests that one in five […]
By Parul Dube
The body mass index (BMI) is a convenient guide for evaluating a healthy weight range. It takes your height and weight into account to determine whether you are underweight, average weight, overweight, or obese. BMI is widely used in today’s healthcare settings to flag potential weight-related health issues or to track the chances of obesity. […]
By Aditi Shenai
One of the singular targets of people among rising incidences of metabolic disorders like obesity and type 2 diabetes is processed food and added sugar. Therefore, the manufacturers are trying to come up with alternatives. The primary health concern is that overeating sugar causes several health issues. For example, it spikes your blood glucose levels […]
By Parul Dube
Children are little bundles of enthusiasm and energy. It is challenging to match their rhythm of verve and to keep them engaged for prolonged periods is an achievement in itself. They’re easily distracted, have the patience that lasts as long as a bubble and can get restless quite frequently. However, these characteristics gradually cease to […]
As humans, almost everything in the environment has the potential to be stressful. Besides the emotional stress that can result from a situation at your workplace or personal front, environmental factors can also lead to stress. Unfortunately, people typically accept high-stress levels as a necessary component of one’s job. However, they are only moderately aware […]
By Lienna May
A high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carb diet is what the ketogenic diet is all about. It is among the most widely used diet plans. The ketogenic diet has helped make eating high-fat foods more common. It has been exceedingly popular as a way to lose weight. Additionally, ketogenic diets have multiple other benefits, including their effect on […]
By Lienna May
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This event originated in 1995 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. Since then, the community and the movement have grown, leading to this month when people come together to support the lung cancer community and raise awareness about this disease. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF), lung […]
Including nourishing foods in one’s diet can help one live a healthy lifestyle and relieve illness. You should include avocados in your diet because they are a remarkably nutrient-dense food. It can be used in everything, from salads, dips, and wrap to smoothies, brownies, and soups. With an amazing content of nutrients, and a host […]
By Parul Dube
Much of our bodies’ weight is supported by the back muscles and spine. The back muscles are used by a person for everyday activities like sitting, standing, walking, etc. So, not taking care of them may lead you to pain in the neck, middle, and upper back, among other places. While most back pain episodes […]
By ranjit kumar
Glucose monitoring is a system that uses a device to continuously monitor and track your blood glucose levels to aid you in understanding them better. Doctors and medical practitioners usually recommend glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes. However, anyone can use these devices to help protect themselves from developing diabetes and other related or […]
By Lienna May
Monitoring your glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Glucose or blood sugar is the main sugar present in your blood. It is the primary energy source that the body requires to function effectively. The body gets glucose from the food you eat. In other words, glucose enters the bloodstream after eating carbohydrates. […]
By Lienna May
Childhood obesity seems to be an oxymoron. Sadly, it’s a scary reality. India is the second most populous nation in the world with 27.05 per cent of our population in the 0-14 age range. We are notorious for the rate of child malnutrition in the country. However, it may come to you as a surprise […]
Insulin is a hormone that aids in glucose uptake into tissues and is involved in glucose homeostasis. The function of this hormone sounds too different from being connected to reproductive health. However, reproduction and the baby’s birth and health are emotionally and sometimes physically demanding processes, and the relationship between reproductive success and energy balance […]
By Lienna May
Artificial sweeteners, as the name suggests, are synthetically produced chemicals that are sugar substitutes. They are used in foods to add sweetness without increasing the calorie count. Non-nutritive sweeteners and low-calorie sweeteners are other names for them. To reduce sugar or calories in the diet, a person chooses artificial sweeteners as a sugar substitute. Artificial […]
By Lienna May
Are you one of the many people who use screens for almost everything, whether you’re working, unwinding, or just going about your daily business? Then you must know that by doing so, you strain one of the most delicate muscles, i.e. Eyes, and this is called “Digital Eye Strain”(DES). After intensely concentrating on an activity […]
By ranjit kumar
The society we live in thrives on labels. Be it our nationality, religion or ethnicity, we love categorising ourselves. No doubt it divides us, but it also allows us to build relationships, explore our interests and identify with people of our kind. It helps us undertake the journey from who we are supposed to be […]
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be passed from person to person via various forms of sexual contact. Doctors now refer to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) rather than the older term, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STIs are most commonly transmitted through penis-and-vaginal sex, but they can also be transmitted through anal sex, oral sex, and, in […]
By ranjit kumar
Sexually transmitted Infections or Diseases (STIs, STDs) are infections that are carried from one person to another through sexual contact. The contact is typically vaginal, oral, or anal. However, they can sometimes spread through other intimate physical contacts. This is due to the fact that some STDs, such as herpes and HPV, are spread through […]
By ranjit kumar
Sex, as important as it is for the continuation of life, is considered taboo, especially in Indian culture. People shy away from the topic of sex and there is very little knowledge about sexual health in the country. On account of that, the second week of September has been recognised as World Sexual Health Week […]
Over half of our body weight accounts for water. About 50- 60 percent of body weight accounts for water in women while for men it’s 60-65 percent. Dehydration occurs when the body doesn’t have as much water as it requires. Without enough water, the body can not function properly, which causes problems in our daily […]
By Zoomi Singh
Metabolism is a life-sustaining process. Every reaction in the human body forms an integral part of an organism. From breaking down food to transportation of oxygen- all form a part of metabolism. Metabolic health or fitness is an essential part of overall health. Metabolic health decides how your body reacts to food and exercise. A […]
Muscle mass means the number of soft tissues in the body that help in movement, maintaining posture, and supporting bodily functions. There are three main types of muscles: smooth muscles that constitute internal organs, cardiac muscles that comprise the thick middle layer of the heart, and skeletal muscles that exist throughout your body and include […]
