Daily Health Tips

A lump is a nodular mass which may appear anywhere on the body. Lumps can either be small and could be felt by touch only, or large enough to be visible to the naked eye as well. During a bout of cold or sore throat, at times, such lumps may appear on your neck or behin... Read More

'Discomfort, pain, and bloated' — does any of these describe the way you feel after having your meal? If yes, it is nothing but gas. This could be due to the food you just had. There are some foods that may cause digestive problems — gas, in this case.Digestion prob... Read More

From the moment you wake up in the morning to the time you turn the lights off at night, you rely on your eyes. But have you ever given a thought to some habits that may be adversely affecting your eyes? Have you been giving your eyes the care they really deserve? Young... Read More

A human foot has 2 bones in the bigger toe and 3 bones each in the other 4 toes. A fractured toe, also known as a “broken toe”, occurs when one or more of these bones are broken.This is a very common fracture and usually occurs as a result of injury to your toe. Thi... Read More

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe. The disease is actually a combination of two lung conditions, emphysema, and bronchitis. Emphysema causes damage to the alveoli (air sacs) in the lung, while bronchitis ca... Read More

Diabetes continues to pose a major threat to the health of the population worldwide. With it comes a plethora of other health hazards and among them, hypertension tops the list. Hypertension is defined as blood pressure (BP) above 140/90 mmHg. High blood pressure in dia... Read More

Those with cardiovascular disease can increase their risk of heart attack by being outside and over-exerting themselves during the winter season. Cold weather makes the heart work harder to keep the body warm, and as a result, your heart rate and blood pressure may incr... Read More

Apples are fully packed with vitamins and fiber. It is an ideal snack before your meal-time, as it makes you feel full and therefore prevents overeating.  However, its fermented juice has a completely different story to tell. Give a read to know all about apple cid... Read More

During childhood and young age, your skin is like a rubber band.  If you stretch it and release it, it snaps back to its original position. When you start to grow old, you will notice that your skin starts to lose its elasticity, becoming loose and flaccid. However... Read More

There are few signs indicating that your pillow may be doing more harm than good. Sleeping without a pillow can greatly improve your overall health and relieve a variety of symptoms you may have been experiencing, like a stiff neck, headaches, and lower back pain. Allow... Read More

With the overshoot of cesarean deliveries by almost 5 to 10 times in the last 5 decades and considering the risks associated with surgery, the medical fraternity is promoting vaginal births after cesarean or VBAC. Yes! You read it right! Even if you had delivered your f... Read More

Zinc is one nutrient, which although is only needed in tiny quantities, has a tremendous impact on your health and well-being. An important trace mineral, zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system, and it also plays a role in wound healing, fertility, and the breakd... Read More