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Shweta Khanna is a dental surgeon who has experience in dentistry for more than 13 years. She has been writing innovative medical and healthcare content for the past eight years. She has authored various medical blogs/articles related to dentistry, orthopedics, dermatology, women's health, consumer health articles, and research articles (basic and clinical).
Living With Chronic Sinusitis: Know the Causes, Symptoms & Remedies
You must have heard of sinusitis, which refers to inflammation of the sinus cavities (hollow spaces in the bones of the skull). As we breathe, the tiny, hair-like structures and soft mucosal tissue that make up the sinuses moisten and filter the air. If the opening from... Read More
- Health A-Z
- February 09, 2024
What Happens to Your Body When Cholesterol is High?
High cholesterol is when you have an increased amount of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. Your body requires cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. However, when there is an accumulation of excess cholester... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 01, 2024
Health Outlook 2024: Yearly Predictions for All Zodiac Signs
The zodiac has twelve signs, each of which is associated with unique character traits, aspirations, and attitudes. Are you one of the people who firmly believes in astrology? If you said yes, then surely you would be interested in learning about the impact of stars or p... Read More
- Mind & Emotions
- February 05, 2024
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Identify the Causes, Signs, and Solutions of RA
Have you been dealing with frequent bone aches and sickness for several weeks or even months, and it seems to be getting worse? Do your hands or other joints have frequent cramps and stiffness, particularly in the morning that take hours before loosening up? If you answ... Read More
- Health A-Z
- February 01, 2024
What is MIND Diet and How it Works to Boost Brain Health?
Does eating a specific food or following a certain diet prevent Alzheimer's disease-related dementia? The answer is yes! Numerous studies have indicated that the aging brain's ability to process thought and memory is influenced by the foods we eat. This blog contains al... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- January 15, 2024
Know 5 Facts About People with Disabilities and Learn Ways to Be More Inclusive
Disabled people are the world’s largest minority as disability transcends across gender, geography, religion, race, color, and other such boundaries. Disability is a multifaceted, intricate problem that can encompass physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.... Read More
- Health A-Z
- January 08, 2024
10 Skin-Care Resolutions Dermatologists Want You to Make in 2024
Skin is the largest organ in our body. It serves as our initial line of protection against allergens and irritants, so it's vital to keep our skin healthy. Our skin is designed to naturally shed dead cells every 28 days. You can help remove these dead cells and keep you... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- January 02, 2024
Why is Constipation More Prevalent in Winter and How to Deal With It?
Having a regular and smooth bowel movement is a critical part of digesting the food we eat. The large intestine produces stool, which is the body's method of eliminating waste. However, when an infrequent bowel movement occurs it leads to constipation. When there are le... Read More
- Health A-Z
- December 18, 2023
4 Yoga Asanas to Fight Away Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
With the change in season, some people feel internal disturbances and imbalances in the body that correspond with depressive symptoms known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. These mood changes or swings can sometimes turn out to be more serious, affecting how a pe... Read More
- Lifestyle
- December 15, 2023
Home Remedies to Reverse Diarrhea in Children and Infants
The only thing that can slow down a child's fun is an upset stomach with frequent soft or loose bowel movements (poop) or diarrhea. Unfortunately, infants and children get troubled quite frequently but the good news is that most acute diarrhea cases get easily managed w... Read More
- Home Remedies and Traditional Therapy
- December 05, 2023
6 Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Winter Season
Come winter, and we all love the chilly, cold waves of this season. But along with the pleasantness of the weather, there are certain health drawbacks of the winter and fall seasons, such as a higher chance of getting a fever, cold, and cough. These winter ailments part... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- November 24, 2023
Secrets of Getting Rarely Sick, Throughout the Year!
As the fall and winter come, people become vulnerable to common colds, flu, and other infections. Still, there are a few individuals who manage to stay healthy—even when everyone around them is coughing, sneezing, and feeling miserable. Or they simply seem to be bette... Read More
- Lifestyle
- November 17, 2023
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