Calcium is important for our good health, especially for women, due to its vital role in maintaining bone health during hormonal changes such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Adequate calcium intake helps prevent osteoporosis, a condition that disproportionately affects women and increases the risk of fractures. Why is Calcium Important? Muscle function Nerve transmission Blood […]
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Most of the time, having chest pain is often correlated with a heart attack most of the time. However, according to doctors, there can be many other reasons behind the condition, and most need immediate treatment. According to medical experts, one may have often pulled a muscle while exercising or even reaching out one’s hand […]
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Winter is the season of cozy sweaters, warm beverages, and, unfortunately, frequent throat irritation. Whether it’s the chilly air, seasonal colds, or dry indoor heating, throat irritation can be an uncomfortable frequent nuisance. Our in-house expert, Dt. Aparna Pandey, MSC-Nutrition and Dietetics, suggests prevention starts with proper care, hydration, and nutrition. Here are some effective […]
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Inflammation is our body’s response to an illness, injury, or something that doesn’t belong in our body. Inflammation is a normal and essential process that allows our body to heal. Inflammation can be acute, lasting a few days, or chronic, lasting up to many months or years. What is inflammation? When your body tries to […]
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Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin. It is essential for our overall health, especially for women. Despite its significance, many women worldwide are unknowingly deficient, with symptoms often ignored or attributed to other causes. Lack of Vitamin D affects bone density in women. Vitamin D facilitates the intake of calcium, which determines […]
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Lazy eye, medically termed amblyopia, is a visual disorder in children that generally develops during birth up to the age of seven years. Poor vision develops when there is a breakdown between how the brain and eye work together. It usually happens only in one eye, but in some cases, it occurs in both. The […]
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Wisdom is not the only thing that comes with age. Wrinkles do, too! And with wrinkles comes a constant worry and even a dip in confidence for some. Wrinkles may appear displeasing on one’s skin. Apart from aging, pollution and the way we treat our skin determine its glow and appearance. Let’s look at a […]
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Excessive sugar consumption is harmful because it can lead to a myriad of health problems. Firstly, it contributes to weight gain and obesity as sugary foods and drinks are high in calories but low in essential nutrients, causing to an imbalance in energy intake. High sugar intake also raises the risk of heart disease by […]
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Recently, the autoimmune ailment – Hashimoto’s disease is making headlines. Hashimoto’s — is a thyroid-related issue in which our body’s antibodies fight against our system. Here’s all you need to know about this disease. What is Hashimoto Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a condition where the body’s own immunity attacks the thyroid gland, causing malfunction and […]
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Management of high LDL cholesterol levels is important for heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention. LDL, commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” sticks to the artery walls and causes plaque formation, thus having the potential to increase the risk of contracting heart disease or stroke, among other diseases. A balanced diet is significant in managing and […]
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