Health Tips

Too much information to process? This is cognitive overload

Cognitive overload happens when you reach a point of paralysis of information

Food for your heart

Choose nutritious food items that help keep your arteries clear and protect you against cardiac damage. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts...

Prehypertension - a warning sign you must not ignore

Prehypertension is the range between normal and high blood pressure. If it surpasses this range, it becomes hypertension, or high blood pressure. It s...

Are you ready to make this small change?

Reduce your fat intake to 10% of your daily calories, especially limit saturated fats and trans fats. Follow this practice to keep your heart healthy.

Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia in children

Too little iron can impair your child's ability to function well. However, most signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in children don't appear until i...

Why is the pap smear test needed?

Pap smear testing is an important part to prevent cervical cancer, as it helps pick the signs early. A routine screening is recommended every three ye...

Do you use aluminium foil daily?

Packing hot food in aluminium foil or baking and roasting in them prove harmful. It leads to high levels of aluminium being ingested by the body and m...

Did you know? Glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness.

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and is often related to high pressure in your eye. But it can happen even with norma...

Does your day start with a cup of coffee?

Avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach. It stimulates hydrochloric acid production and hampers the actual digestion process of other meals.

Make healthier life choices and reduce your risk of cancer

Stay one step ahead in protecting yourself from deadly disease like cancer by making well-informed decisions.

Common signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance

Do you constantly feel bloated, have stomachache, diarrhea, feel flatulent after consuming dairy products? You could be lactose intolerant. Lactose is...

Should you continue your antibiotics even after feeling better?

Absolutely yes! Even if you don't have any symptoms, keep taking your antibiotics for as long as your doctor says. Some germs may survive and make you...

Bananas boost your heart health

Did you know? A medium banana has roughly 320-400 mg of potassium, which is about 10% of your daily potassium need. Potassium aids in the maintenance ...

Why you shouldn't ignore a heavy period?

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Health benefits of Bathua leaves

Bathua leaves or the arrow-shaped green leaves are popular in the winters. They may be cooked just like spinach in a sabzi or a curry. This leafy gree...

One billion people risk hearing loss from loud music

A study suggests, more than 1 billion teenagers and young adults may be at risk of hearing loss because of their use of headphones, earphones and earb...

5 diet tips to reduce the risk of kidney stones

Diet changes can make a big impact on the formation of kidney stones. It

How does alcohol affect your body?

Alcohol use can lead to hangovers and an overall feeling of ill health. It irritates the lining of your intestines, delays digestion, and causes your ...

Mental health issues among men; a silent epidemic

While it is difficult for everyone to speak up about mental health issues, due to social stigma, men struggle more to accept the fact that they have a...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder - Are you at risk?

COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Knowing the risk factors is important for the early detection of diseases. Do you have a...