India is on its way to becoming the diabetic capital of the world – a feat that we shouldnäó»t be proud of. 1 in every 5 people is at the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. There are two types of diabetes äóñ Type 1 (Insulin dependent) and Type 2 (Weight dependent). It is the Type 2 that is on the rise and accounts for almost 90 % of all the diabetes cases.
Why Breastfeeding is Important – For You and Your New Born
New mothers are always bogged with many questions about breastfeeding – right from whether or not they can breastfeed, how long to continue doing so to whether it is enough just to breastfeed. The many myths around it refrain a lot of mothers from opting for something as natural as breastfeeding. Letäó»s bust some of those myths and look into why breastfeeding is important for you and your newborn and the cases in which one shouldnäó»t breastfeed.
10 Healthy Eats to Start the Day With
A healthy breakfast should have a good mix of carbs; fiber and proteins, here are 10 healthy breakfast ideas by Care24 to start your day off on the right note.
Interview with Renowned Physiotherapist Rohini Bhat
Interview with Rohini Bhat, a physiotherapist from Mumbai with five years of experience helping people of all ages heals using physiotherapy.
We all know how difficult an ordeal it is to motivate the self to exercise. Often, the word “exercise”Œæitself creates a block in our heads, leaving us to find excuses not to.
The holy month of Ramadan is here. Whether you have been fasting each year, or have recently started on this holy journey, it is important to remember that while this is a month of meeting family and friends, it is also a month when you have to be extra careful towards your health, on all days of fasting.
Things to Avoid when you Turn 30
Letäó»s face it, growing old is a reality. There is no running away from it; age literally catches up with you. The third decade of your life can prove to be crucial in several aspects. The biggest being- you arenäó»t in your twenties anymore. So behaving like you are one and ignoring your health might prove to be detrimental in the long run. But then, youäó»ve become wiser and smarter with experience.
PSA Test: When to do and What it means for You
PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen. It is a blood test primarily performed for screening prostate cancer. This test measures the quantity of prostate specific antigen in your blood. Initially, this test was approved by the FDA to monitor the progress of the disease in men already diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, since a few years, FDA approved the PSA test along with digital rectal examination to test asymptomatic men for prostate cancer.
Super-foods to Overcome a Hangover
Itäó»s celebration time all over the world as Christmas and New Yearäó»s eve are just round the corner. Everyone is looking forward to having a gala time with friends and family. All one wants to do is eat, drink, celebrate, and party like crazy. When the party mode is on, no one keeps the tab of alcohol consumed. It is the next day when you are down with nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, dehydration, etc. the symptoms of hangover, you realize how hard you partied. Hangover can be a like a bad nightmare, and all you want is to get over it, so here is the list of foods that will help you.
8 Diet Tips to remember after a Cardiac Bypass Surgery
Coronary heart disease is characterised by narrowing of arteries that supply blood to the heart. The surgery performed to bypass this narrowed segment of coronary artery is known as a coronary bypass surgery. The procedure restores blood supply to the heart tissues by opening up the blocked artery in your heart. The recovery period after surgery requires commitment to adopting a healthier lifestyle, which includes quitting smoking, eating healthy, and regular exercise.
6 Fitness tricks to follow post Bypass Surgery
Coronary artery bypass grafting commonly known as open heart surgery is performed to treat blocked arteries after a heart attack or for heart valve repair. This is also advised when other therapeutic options such as angioplasty and stenting are not easily accessible or viable.
Prostate Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ located below the urinary bladder that surrounds the upper part of the tube called urethra. This gland is a part of the male reproductive system and produces most of the content of the semen that carries sperms. Prostate cancer is a major condition that only affects men. This is one of the most common types of cancer after skin cancer in the US. According to a study, 1 in 7 men is diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime and usually occurs in older men 65 years and above. No symptoms are seen in the initial stages, whereas advanced cases may only show frequent or weakened urination in men as the only symptom.
Spotting Sepsis In Children: Signs, Causes And How To Treat It
Sepsis is a type of condition that occurs when the way a body reacts to infections becomes dangerous for its own good. In this life threatening condition, the body starts creating injuries for its own tissues and organs instead of fighting off the outside infection.
How You Can Spot Skin Cancer From Your Moles
While all of us have moles on our skin, there are some that can turn cancerous and lead to possible threats. A mole is nothing but the growth of cells known as melanocytes that are responsible for giving the skin its colour. Melanoma skin cancer is the type of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes of the skin.
Elderly Home Care: Tools And Safety Aids
Falls are one of the biggest causes of injury in senior citizens that can lead to grievous harm and may even cause disability. In severe cases, a fall can also be fatal.
Elderly Home Care: Finding The Perfect Provider For Your Needs
Once you realize that your elderly loved one needs home care, the next step is to find the perfect home care provider that will suit your needs and preferences.
Understanding The Difference Between A Brain Haemorrhage And Stroke
Understanding The Difference Between A Brain Haemorrhage And Stroke
In many cases, the terms äóÖstrokeäó» and äóÖbrain haemorrhageäó» may sound similar and may seem to be used interchangeably, but there is a major difference between the two.
Brain Injury Recovery
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of injury in which your brain suffers through some form of damage because of some external force. It could be due to a vehicle accident, due to any would sustained to the head during a sport or a fight or through any other physical incident, or injury that is sustained to the head as a result of a fall.
Brain Stroke Treatment
The treatment for stroke will depend entirely on the type of stroke a patient has suffered from. A stroke is a medical emergency and the patient should be taken to the nearby medical facility immediately. In many cases, treatment will also depend on how much time has lapsed between the time the patient suffered the stroke and the time the treatment actually begins.
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