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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).
Antibiotic Overuse: Know the Risks and Harmful Effects
The development of antibiotics is one of the greatest medical advancements. They are also one of the most commonly used medicines in the world today. Antibiotics are used to ward off bacterial illnesses in humans and animals, either by killing them or by stopping their ... Read More
- Health A-Z
- November 08, 2023
9 Healthy Eating Tips to Make Festive Feasting Healthy, This Year!
Special foods lovingly prepared for family and friends are an essential element of every joyful occasion. People get together over food, and no celebration is complete without it. Is the guilt of overindulgence stopping you from savoring this season festivity? If you wh... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- November 01, 2023
How Does Chronic Stress Affect Your Eye Sight?
Anything that disturbs your body's natural homeostasis creates a response in the body. Natural reactions like stress can be either physical, emotional, mental, visual, or a combination of all of these. Any stress for a long period of time develops series of chemical rea... Read More
- Health A-Z
- October 26, 2023
Yoga Asanas for Better Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly
As we age, balancing becomes more difficult. This is accompanied by a greater risk of osteoporotic fractures and a fear of falling. For this reason, it's crucial to include balancing poses in your training regimen. Asanas (postures) and breathing techniques are used in ... Read More
- Lifestyle
- October 23, 2023
All You Need to Know About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the nerve connecting the eye to the brain called optic nerve. Imagine an optic nerve like a data cable that emerges from the back of your eyes and carries visual signals to your brain. When this optic nerve is damaged by glaucom... Read More
- Health A-Z
- October 13, 2023
5 Tips to Help Overcome the Loneliness of Your Aging Parents
Aging is a reality of life that no one can escape. It can be overwhelming to see our parents struggle with ailments associated with old age. Still we fail to do much help as we cannot do anything about certain many medical consequences. However, there are a few things t... Read More
- Mind & Emotions
- October 12, 2023
Is It Just an Abdominal Pain or Gallstones Pain?
For most of us, the feeling of uneasiness and cramps in the stomach with abdominal pain is something totally relatable. And, in most cases, it is usually some intestinal infection, indigestion, or overindulgence in food and drinks that leads to such abdominal pain. None... Read More
- Health A-Z
- September 29, 2023
Difference Between Viral and Bacterial Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis or stomach flu is the diarrheal infection and inflammation of the digestive system involving your stomach and intestines. Gastroenteritis might be either viral or bacterial in origin, depending on the cause. Here in this blog, our expert has jotted ... Read More
- Health A-Z
- September 18, 2023
6 Steps You Can Take To Protect Your Brain
Everyone occasionally has periods of forgetfulness like being unable to find home keys or forgetting your grocery list, especially when life becomes hectic. Even while this may be quite natural, having trouble remembering things might be annoying. Also, it can become di... Read More
- Health A-Z
- September 13, 2023
7 Natural DIY Masks to Scavenge Your Under-Eye Wrinkles
Have you wondered why the skin around your eyes shows signs of aging first? Well, the skin around our eyes is very thin. Regular squinting and smiling lead to the early development of wrinkles. Since the skin around the eyes is sensitive and delicate it is recommended t... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- September 06, 2023
4 Hand Gestures or Mudras That Can Help to Heal Thyroid
According to Ayurveda, the human body comprises five elements (Panchabhutas) to maintain the flow of life. The elements are Fire, Air, Space, Earth, and Water. Our bodies typically have a perfect balance of these components. However, if any of the element is out of bala... Read More
- Health A-Z
- August 23, 2023
Can Ovarian Cysts Affect Your Chances of Getting Pregnant? Know the Facts
In ovulating women, ovarian cysts are highly prevalent, but most women won’t even know. Relatively, ovarian cysts are harmless and are a natural part of your reproductive cycle. However, in certain cases, the cyst may indicate an underlying problem that makes concepti... Read More
- Women Health
- July 31, 2023
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