Category: Healthcare

Sugar is a vital source of energy and is important for survival. However, added sugars found in processed foods must be avoided, but most of us are addicted to consuming too much sugar during the day. According to the dietary guidelines, an average person consumes more than 15 teaspoons of added sugars daily, or 270 […]

When our body tries to heal itself, it fights against harmful substances, wounds, infections, and poisons. This process is known as inflammation. Antibodies and proteins are released during this reaction, and the wounded area receives more blood flow when it persists. This keeps the body on high alert, resulting in chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation may […]

The recent healthcare concern from Kerala brings focus to the deaths of three children due to an infection caused by the brain eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri. Recent Incidents Over the past two months, four cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) have been diagnosed, three of which were fatal, according to the local healthcare institutes […]

Lipids are a collection of fats and fat-like substances that perform essential bodily functions. They act as a significant energy source, aid in hormone synthesis, facilitate vitamin absorption, and offer insulation. Nevertheless, an imbalance in the types and quantities of lipids can contribute to health problems, particularly cardiovascular diseases. Lipid profile testing, a lipid panel, […]

High blood pressure or hypertension is a major concern in India, affecting millions, and it is often called a “silent killer” due to a lack of noticeable symptoms. Hypertension can significantly raise an individual’s risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems. However, through lifestyle modifications, hypertension can be managed, and one can achieve healthy blood pressure levels while significantly reducing the risk of complications. Five […]

With everything around us being fast-paced and challenging, stress and anxiety have become integral element of our lives. It is vital to find comfort and tackle worries and anxieties honestly, sometimes via humor or creativity. Why is it important to manage stress? Mental health is still a stigma in India, and it is high time […]

Is Stubborn belly fat bothering you? It might be cortisol belly! Do you feel constantly stressed and unable to lose that stubborn belly fat despite all your efforts? You never know; you might be experiencing “cortisol belly,” a condition linked to chronically elevated stress hormones. Chronic stress can often cause abdominal fat accumulation. Understanding cortisol belly […]

Individuals who predominantly sit are at higher risk of early mortality and mortality from cardiovascular disease compared to those who are active during the day. Time and again, it has been proven that sitting is the new smoking. Like puffing away on cigarettes, spending too much time parked in one place impacts our well-being. Adding […]

Most people tend to eat the wrong foods early in the morning for breakfast, which leads to the uncomfortable feeling of bloating that may continue throughout the day. The idea is to go with light foods that are easily digested by the body while keeping us satiated, too. Here are a few breakfast foods to […]

Cholesterol is a fat like substance (also called a lipid) that our body needs to function correctly. Too much of bad cholesterol in our blood can increase our chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems. Therefore, we must control our cholesterol levels, especially the LDL cholesterol.  Diet is a crucial factor influencing cholesterol levels […]