Health Tips

Warning signs of kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney functions over time. If left untreated it can progress to kidney failu...

How does smoking affect male fertility?

Smoking in men has been linked to a reduction in the quality of sperm. Additionally, smoking is also considered a risk factor for erectile dysfunction...

Know why you must quit smoking

Smoking cessation can be a challenging task especially if you are addicted to nicotine or if you are a chain-smoker. It may lead to great emotional an...

1 in 5 Indian women are overweight

Being overweight or obese is a health concern affecting many women and may increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke, h...

Check your testosterone levels

Low testosterone levels have been linked to osteoporosis, a bone-weakening illness. Men's bone density declines as they age, especially around the age...

Helping a child with dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and...

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 is required for the production of red blood cells, nerves, DNA, and perform other bodily functions. While some people don’t consume enough...

What happens when you cry?

There are a lot of reasons why people cry - they may be emotional or physical. Crying for emotional reasons makes you feel better, relieves tension, a...

Foods to avoid if you have gout

Purine-rich foods (those with more than 150–200 mg of purines per 100 grams) can elevate uric acid levels. Excess uric acid can produce uric acid crys...

Postpartum depression is real

10 percent to 20 percent of women experience symptoms of postpartum depression after childbirth. If you're feeling unexplainably sad, angry, or guilty...

Exercise regularly, reduce the risk of hypertension

Regular exercise is one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days. It can in...

Signs of a yeast infection during pregnancy

Yeast infections are prevalent during pregnancy. Keeping your genital area dry can help you avoid it. If you are experiencing any of the below symptom...

What is Fibroadenomas?

Fibroadenomas are solid non-cancerous breast lumps that occur most often in women between the ages of 15 and 35. They have a well-defined round or ova...

Can loud music cause hearing loss?

A one-time exposure to extremely loud sounds or prolonged exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing loss. Loud noise can damage cells and membranes wi...

Skipping meals for weight loss?

Experts say that skipping even one meal causes your blood sugar levels to drop. Consistently skipping meals will not cause any weight loss but might l...

Health benefits of Chikoo

Chikoo is high in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, which helps strengthen your bone health. It also contains minerals such as folate, magnesium, potassi...

Did you know?

Research suggests ground coffee contains the highest levels of kahweol and cafestol — two ingredients thought to protect against liver disease. The co...

Simple stretches to ease sciatica pain

Sciatica can also be caused by a disorder known as piriformis syndrome. The piriformis muscle runs from the edge of your spine in your buttocks to the...

Tips to manage stress

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

Importance of Pap smear

Pap smears are a life-saving cervical cancer screening method. It checks for pre-cancers, which are cell abnormalities on the cervix that can progress...