Daily Health Tips

From muscle cramps and pain to frequent fractures, and even confusion and memory loss, the effects of having a calcium deficiency can be debilitating. Let’s examine the role of calcium in the body, why it’s vital to your health, and what can happen if you don’t ge... 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

We’ve all heard of the big signs that have always been associated with heart attacks like chest pain and shortness of breath. However, women are more likely than men to have heart attack symptoms unrelated to chest pain—like neck and shoulder discomfort, abdominal d... 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

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

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

The thyroid gland is a 2-inch butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of your neck that controls the way your body uses energy for day-to-day functions. Simple enough! But, do you know what changes take place in your body when the activity of this gland slows down a... Read More

Breakups and divorces can cause considerable depression and mental distress as we tend to be immensely involved in our relationships and with our partner. Sudden severing of communication and emotional ties - during breakup - feels akin to an assault on the body, mind a... Read More

Are your skin, eyes, and gums turning yellow? And you’re also suffering from fever, nausea, fatigue, and unwanted weight loss? Do not ignore these symptoms! Might be you are suffering from jaundice! Jaundice is a condition in which excessive amounts of bilirubin (a ye... Read More

What can be more refreshing than a sip of a freshly made cup of tea? To add to it, the health benefits can make it a more rewarding retreat. Green tea or herbal teas thus find their coveted place in the all-time tea-lovers daily schedule for a myriad of benefits.Green t... Read More

Is drinking water with meals healthy? This is a common doubt many people have. While our elders forbade us from sipping on water while eating, the doubt continues to linger. A common belief is that drinking water in between the meals interferes with the digestion proces... Read More

We all know that drinking enough water throughout the day is an essential factor to stay healthy. But, did you know that drinking water in proper quantity and at a proper temperature is very important in order to reap the benefit it provides? Take a look here at some of... Read More