Health Tips

Pregnant? Exercise with caution

While it is safe to exercise during pregnancy, you must avoid exercises that require you to lie flat on your back for extended periods of time. In cas...

Top causes of back pain

It is said that about 80 per cent of the world population suffers from spinal health problem at some point in their lives. In fact, back pain is the m...

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Iodine is one of the most important minerals responsible for the proper functioning of the thyroid glands. Its deficiency may lead to conditions such ...

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Being overweight or obese increases your risk of stroke. Find out about your body mass index (BMI). Have a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables an...

Benefits of Apples

Pectin fibre found in apples works wonders for your digestion. Pectin a form of soluble fiber, draws water from your digestive tract, and forms a gel,...

Happy Navratri

May the joyous festival of Navratri bless you and your family with good health and happiness. #HappyNavratri

Benefits of Bhujangasana

Cobra pose or Bhujangasana is one of the highly effective yoga poses that helps you to increase your flexibility and reduce stiffness form your lower ...

Global handwashing day

These statistics are alarmingly low. Washing hands with soap and water is important especially before meals as it highly reduces the chances of spread...

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Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high-quality protein. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white, which also includes ...

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Nigella seeds or kalonji contain essential components that protect the liver from toxicity by improving functions like metabolism, processing nutrient...

Protect your eyesight

All eye diseases cannot be prevented. However, following these simple steps would help in keeping your eyes healthy and reduce the chances of vision l...

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Lack of awareness about eye conditions and poor access to treatment are major hindrances to those with visual impairment. Sadly this can be the leadin...

Stressed out?

Chronic stress is linked to increased inflammation in the body. This is the underlying cause of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diso...

What role do gene mutations play in breast cancer?

Some inherited genetic mutations may increase your breast cancer risks. Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common inherited causes. G...

Symptoms of Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly. It is caused by the deposition of needle-like crysta...

Breast cancer awareness month

Sadly, almost 50 percent of breast cancer patients first visit their doctor when they are in stage 3. Regular health screenings, self-checks, awarenes...

Keep your heart healthy

Regular exercise can help you enhance your heart health. Running, walking, swimming, cycling, and aerobics help keep cardiac ailments at bay. Exercise...

Causes of PCOS

The causes of PCOS are unknown but early diagnosis and proper treatment can help in the management of this disease. Consult a gynaecologist if you not...

What is a stroke?

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain stops, and the brain cells in the area begin to die. Stroke symptoms come ...

World Lymphoma Awareness Day

Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer. It is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymph system. There are many types of lymph...