World Sight Day is observed every second Thursday of October. This year, it is observed on October 12 to raise awareness about eye health, vision impairment, and blindness. Vision impairment and eyesight-related health problems affects more than one billion people worldwide as per the World Health Organization (WHO)*. Any eye related problem may have long-lasting […]
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October 12 every year is observed as World Arthritis Day to raise awareness about Arthritis and its impact on overall health. Arthritis is a common disorder that affects our joints and related areas. It causes pain accompanied by inflammation, making it hard to move a particular joint or to stay active. There are many sub-categories of arthritis. […]
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Our overall well-being largely depends on both our physical and mental health. Mental health is equally crucial, as is our physical health. We tend to pay more attention to our physical health often as it directly affects our day-to-day work. On the contrary, a mental illness may not impact our functioning instantly. It instead percolates […]
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Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death globally and in India, too. Many factors may increase our risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Along with an active lifestyle, dietary changes are necessary to reduce the risk of developing such diseases and to maintain a good heart health. As per many studies, there is […]
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Inflammation is a natural response by our body’s immune system while it reacts against harmful stimuli, such as injuries, infections, and toxins. However, chronic, or excessive Inflammation can have detrimental effects on the body. Effects of Inflammation on our body: Inflammation often leads to pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. This is the […]
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Proper oral hygiene is essential for our well-being, it keeps us away from many health complications and aids healthy teeth and gums. Oral health is linked to whole-body health. For instance, infection in our mouth can cause infection in other areas of your body, leading to serious health concerns like cardio vascular disease, stroke, and […]
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Tonsil cancer can happen to anyone. It is more common in people over 50 years. Men are more likely than women to develop this condition. Table of Content What is Tonsil Cancer? Common symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Who is more prone to Tonsil Cancer? Prevention Strategies What is Tonsil Cancer? Tonsil cancer refers to […]
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Type 2 Diabetes is increasingly becoming common nowadays, making it difficult for individuals to lead a normal life. It is a medical condition where our body does not use energy from food properly. Our pancreas produces insulin to help our cells use glucose. But over time, our pancreas starts making less insulin, and the cells […]
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In the past thirty years, the healthcare world has witnessed a sharp rise in lifestyle diseases and hormonal issues like thyroid, PCO, hypertension, diabetes, and several other health issues. These diseases are impacting our overall well-being. It is crucial to manage these lifestyle diseases to have a healthy and active life. The most important fact […]
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In the last month, a few states of the nation, specifically Kerala and Odisha, witnessed the Nipah virus outbreak. However, later in the month, the cases have shown recovery. It has been observed that the virus can potentially cause severe respiratory and neurological issues. Therefore, the WHO (World Health Organization) has flagged the Nipah virus […]
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