Category: Healthcare

Keeping ourselves fit and our bodies healthy can help us live longer and without diseases. However, a healthy body is a combined outcome of physical exercise and nutritious food.  Muscle-building foods can play a vital role in eliminating fat from the body and gaining lean muscles that improve our overall appearance and fitness. Soybean: Soybeans are […]

September 2 every year is observed as World Coconut Day. It was first celebrated in 2009 by the Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. This day is dedicated to highlighting the importance of Coconut as the healthiest fruit on the planet.  Coconut is a fleshy fruit grown in tropical regions and produced in over 80 […]

Minerals are a type of nutrient that our body requires to function smoothly and it helps in our overall well-being. Table of Contents: Why are Minerals essential? Functions of Minerals Types & Sources of Minerals Treating Minerals Deficiency   Effects of Excessive Minerals Consumption Why are Minerals essential? Among all the nutrients, the minerals are essential […]

A feeling of dull, recurring pain all over the body that may or may not be accompanied by weakness is known as body ache. Generally, a person cannot recognize the pain’s exact location or origin. Instead, it is characterized by dull, aching pain or a feeling of soreness all over the body.   Overall, discomfort or […]

Ankle Pain: Causes & Prevention Ankle pain is any pain or discomfort affecting our ankle. Ankle pain can arise due to many reasons. The most common factors causing ankle pain are injury, arthritis, and normal wear and tear.  Depending on the cause, the pain or stiffness may vary from person to person. Our ankles are […]

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines about total fats and carbs that can be included in the diet for adults and children. These guidelines are based on scientific thinking regarding the role of fats and carbohydrates in a healthy diet. WHO has issued detailed guidelines for children, which can be helpful […]

Monsoon provides the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. There has been a steep rise in dengue cases across the country, with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, and Hyderabad reporting more than 100 cases daily. The incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in past 15 days post the heavy rainfall in many regions of the country. According […]

World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13 every year globally. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and addressing the misconceptions linked with organ donation. With increasing awareness and education, organ donation numbers in India have witnessed an increase during the last ten years. As per the […]

Six Habits to control Hair fall in Monsoon Apart from infections and disease, monsoons can augment hair fall too. Many of us face the challenge of controlling hair loss during this season. Our hair becomes brittle from the root, which results in hair fall. A couple of factors apart from lack of nutrition may cause […]

With monsoons at their peak, we see many people falling sick with various infections and diseases. Constant temperature change and increases in infections tend to weaken our Immunity during this season, making us more susceptible to infections and diseases. Hence, it becomes crucial to build a strong immunity in monsoons.  Dr. Sonal Mhatre, BHMS, with […]