Blood donation is a selfless act that can help save lives. The need for blood is constant, and blood banks require a steady supply to ensure that there is enough blood available to help those in need. Donating blood can help patients undergoing medical treatments, surgeries, and those with chronic illnesses. However, it is important […]
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Health Check- ups : Way to Sound Health
In today’s age, the changing lifestyle, stress and pollution levels can lead to health issues. Early checks are necessary before the problem gets compounded. Diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol levels can begin early in life. If not detected and intervened in time, it can have more serious repercussions later. Such ailments begin with fair warning […]
Tips to help you quit smoking
If you’re going to quit smoking, you’ll need to deprogram yourself. As you smoke, not only have you become addicted – in other words, dependent physically, psychologically and in terms of your behaviour – but you’ve also developed thoughts and habits that have strengthened the ties cigarettes have over your life. These ties are so strong […]
Immunization for Adults
“Prevention is always better than cure.” But still preventive healthcare is lacking in India. People do not go to doctors until and unless it reaches a critical point.According to the WHO, around two billion people worldwide are infected with the Hepatitis B virus and 600,000 die each year due to its consequences. In India, approximately […]
Immunization Schedule
Vaccines work best when they’re given at the right time as your child grows. Which vaccines does your child need to receive and when? Use this immunization schedule recommended by Indian Medical Association as a handy reference. Sl No. Age Disease Vaccination Remarks 1 AT BIRTH HEPATITIS B HEP B VACCINE -I 2 AT BIRTH […]
Keep Your Skin Hydrated in the Winter Time
When that unpleasant chill hits the air, it’s time to get tips on how to keep your skin hydrated in the winter time. Dryness can be uncomfortable, and it’s important to defend yourself against the elements in order to maintain smoothness and suppleness all season long. Keeping skin beautiful and hydrated in colder weather calls […]
Benefits of Meditation
Are you seeking calmness, peace of mind, joy, vibrant health, greater energy, positive relationships and fulfillment in life? Do you wish to be stress-free and worry-free? You can enjoy all these benefits and much more, with meditation. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest you gain in meditation is deeper than the […]
Say No to Sugar, Opt for Jaggery
“Sugar is bad for you”, don’t you hear this quite often from your mother, gym instructor, dietician, nutritionist? These sweet white crystals are indeed laden with empty calories only for us to put in our tea, coffee and recipes, since during processing it loses all the essential phytonutrients including vitamins and minerals. Studies have also […]
Easy Winter Exercise Tips to Help You Stay Fit
It’s tough to stay fit on cold, rainy days that seem made for curling up with a good book. Drop bad-weather excuses with these winter exercise tips to stay warm and safe during cold-weather fitness… Has dreary winter weather derailed your get-fit goals? That’s no reason to hole up inside until spring. Just 20 minutes of […]
Vitamin D: Good For Winter Blues
Vitamin D is almost a wonder vitamin. It comes from sunlight, seafood, and mushrooms and is known to lower cancer rates, help heal bone fractures, reduce diabetes and heart disease symptoms. Take vitamin D if you are anxious and depressed. If you don’t go outdoors much during any time of the year you are probably […]