Health Tips

Health benefits of Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is extremely low is cholesterol as well as saturated and trans fats. It's also a good source of dietary fibre, which helps improve not ju...

What increases your risk of endometriosis?

Endometriosis, often neglected and assumed to be just a painful period, can interfere with a patient’s daily life and may also lead to infertility. If...

Exercise can lift your mood

Exercise makes you happy. It increases your level of endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. It also helps regulate your sleep patterns that boost...

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 ...

Increase your metabolism with soybeans

Soybeans are a good source of protein and about 20% of the protein found in these beans is beta conglycinin. The goodness of proteins in soybeans prom...

Black Chickpeas are packed with nutrients!

Black chickpeas or kala chana due to their high iron content helps control hair fall and boosts your haemoglobin production. It is highly beneficial ...

Watch out for these 5 symptoms of Endometriosis

The symptoms of endometriosis are not exclusive. These symptoms could be due to other conditions as well. However, it is advisable to consult a gyneco...

Take care of your kidneys

Kidney diseases are silent killers, and early stages have no signs or symptoms. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function ...

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...