Health Tips

Myth - Hand sanitizers can replace washing your hands with soap and water

Washing hands with soap and water is the best and most effective way to reduce the number of microbes and germs on hands. Although alcohol-based (at l...

Just 35% of Indian homes wash hands before meals!

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

How many hours of sleep is enough for your child?

Sleep is vital to your child

Factors that can increase your risk of developing venous thrombosis

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. VTE includes deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ) and pulmonary emb...

Can you exercise if you have arthritis?

Arthritis-friendly physical activity is good for people with arthritis. Regular physical activity can help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness, give ...

Symptoms of Arthritis

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with different signs...

Risk factors of Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can occur as early as 20 weeks of pregnancy, but this is uncommon. Most of the time, symptoms appear after 34 weeks. The following are so...

Do you wakeup with under-eye circles?

Dark circles under the lower eyelids are common in men and women. They make you appear tired, sleep-deprived, and old. Apart from fatigue, a number of...

Tips to protect your mental health

Feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely are some signs that you need to address your mental health. It's critical to look after your physical health sin...

Myth - Depression is a sign of weakness

Depression is a medical illness, not a sign of weakness. It is caused due to chemical imbalance in the brain and can be treated. Depression is a serio...

Tips to protect your eyesight

Reduced or absent eyesight can have major and long-lasting effects on all aspects of life, including daily activities, social interactions, as well as...

World Sight Day

Regular eye checkups help correct your eyesight and prevent vision loss. Never ignore signs of blurred vision, reduced visibility, or any eye discomfo...

How to soothe a baby with colic?

Colic is when an otherwise healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for no clear reason. It

Foods to improve your mood

One of the most important ways to safeguard your mental health is to eat the right foods and sleep well. Include more and more fresh fruits and vegeta...

Best sleeping position for pregnant women

Doctors suggest that sleeping on the side is more comfortable and healthy for both the expectant mother and the child. The left side is known to suppl...

Feeling tired and low on energy?

Constantly feeling fatigued despite getting adequate night's sleep is a clue that your body is fighting off chronic inflammation. Newer evidence links...

Troubled with an itchy ear?

Itchy ears are a common problem that is usually not harmful. They can sometimes be due to an infection, dry ears, food allergies, or other allergies, ...

Signs of yeast infection during pregnancy

Infections with yeast are prevalent during pregnancy. Keeping your genital area dry can help you avoid a yeast infection. If you are experiencing any ...

India sees 1 new breast cancer case every 4 minutes

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

Ways to reduce your stroke risk

Stroke caused over 7 lakh deaths in 2019 in India. It is important to take care of your health and make these healthy lifestyle changes to lower your ...