Obesity is no longer a lifestyle predicament of the affluent West. Low- and middle-income countries like India are fast catching up with the trend, equivalent to 8 crore Indians, especially those aged between 5 and 19. Too much body weight becomes the powerhouse of disease, including 13 types of cancer, type-2 diabetes, heart problems, and […]
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It refers to a group of lung diseases that cause breathing to become increasingly difficult. These disorders include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Although living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease might be overwhelming, it’s crucial to remember that there is hope […]
The accepted body mass index, or BMI, for most adults is somewhere between 18.5 to 24.9. The body mass index basically compares your weight against height to work out if your body weight is healthy or not. So, age, gender, and height are ideally the key parameters to identify if you are overweight, underweight, or […]
High blood sugar occurs when your body doesn’t make enough insulin or is unable to use it effectively. This can result in the build-up of excess sugar in your blood. If not controlled, it can cause severe damage to the nerves, organs, and blood vessels. Long-term high blood sugar levels can result in hypertension, heart […]
Are you finding it difficult to sleep? Are you asking yourself in vain, how to fall asleep faster? You have probably tried the sheep counting trick to no avail. So what should you really do to transport yourself into la la land as soon as your head hits the pillow? Unless you are diagnosed with […]
Don’t we all just love to eat? Don’t we all have a sincere love towards food? Don’t we all look at food as something much more than just a way to curb our hunger? That is perhaps the reason why food is such a big part of our lives. Food is integral. We enjoy food. […]
Seasonal changes are the perfect potion for viruses to strengthen their attacking arsenal, infecting millions to spread diseases, from simple flu to corona. How your body reacts to viral attacks will determine the strength and virality of your immune system. Viruses, bacteria, and other microbial organisms have a tendency to immobilize the immune cells in […]
Being obese is a complicated illness that involves excess body fat. Being obese is more than simply a visual issue. It is a medical condition that raises the possibility of numerous other ailments and health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea, and some types of cancer are a […]