Category: Healthcare

Stress is an inherent by-product of the contemporary grind. While it usually is effective in protecting you in risky situations by triggering the fight-or-flight response, chronic stress can be dangerous to your body. Stress triggers cortisol, the primary stress-response hormone. When stress becomes chronic, people usually do not realize it, as the body becomes used to it, […]

These days, stress has become a common element in our lives. If not managed, stress can degrade our physical and mental well-being. However, the best way to manage and reduce stress is by practising yoga. On the occasion of World Yoga Day, here are some powerful yoga poses to help manage stress. These poses bring […]

Gastrointestinal cancer (GI) is Known as one of the major causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. It refers to stomach cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer. However, gastrointestinal cancer can be prevented with the right diet and lifestyle choices.  A person’s genetic background contributes to GI cancers, but most of these cancers become preventable […]

Heart and brain-related diseases are among the most common health problems today. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the early signs, especially of a mini-stroke, known medically as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Although a mini-stroke lasts only a few minutes and causes no permanent damage, it is a significant warning sign. Studies show that […]

With COVID-19 cases resurging, the number of cases are increasing across the country. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active cases at 1,435, followed by Maharashtra with 506, Delhi with 483, and West Bengal with 331. In light of the rising number of coronavirus cases, people should remain vigilant. The new highly transmissible […]

Being in good health is everybody’s desire. From early morning power walks and green smoothies to staying indoors to “protect the skin,” we are doing our best to stay fit and fabulous. But here’s the not-so-fun twist: some of these habits, which are otherwise good for our health, might actually be dragging down our Vitamin […]

With summer at its peak, many of us are dealing with constant summer headaches that just won’t quit. While popping a painkiller might seem like the quickest fix, there are natural remedies that can offer long-lasting relief without any side effects. Headaches become more common during summer due to dehydration, sun exposure, and erratic routines. […]

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life; it is a brain-altering disease. There is no one specific symptom related to dementia, but a group of symptoms associated with it, such as memory loss, impaired thinking, reasoning, and social abilities. When the brain cells get […]

High cholesterol, also known as hyper-cholesterolaemia, often doesn’t show any clear symptoms, making it a “silent killer.” However, some signs may appear during physical activities like walking. These symptoms are often linked to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a condition associated with increased cholesterol levels. Who Is at Higher Risk? People more likely to develop high […]

Sometimes, we may experience annoying headaches right behind our eyes, which makes it even more challenging to concentrate or keep our eyes open. One may dismiss it, thinking of it as stress or too much screen time, but what if it is something more? Headaches related to eyes are real, and they tend to go […]