With the summer raging and the atmospheric temperatures setting a new high every day, there is a possibility of sunstroke. Sunstroke, also known as Heat stroke, is a condition that occurs when the body is exposed to excessive sun or…
Stay Hydrated this Summer
Dehydration is a common problem, especially among children and the elderly, that occurs mostly during summer. It is a condition that occurs when the amount of fluid lost from the body is more than one’s water intake. There are a…
Glycemic Index and Blood Glucose Level
Glycemic Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrates (Sugar) in foods according to how it affects blood glucose levels. High GI foods are high in simple sugars that can rise blood sugar levels immediately after consumption. This further leads to a…
Boost your Hemoglobin levels naturally
Are you feeling weak and dizzy? Getting breathless with little exertion? You may be suffering from anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the Hemoglobin (Hb Level) drops below a certain threshold. It impairs the ability of the blood to…
Home BP Monitoring – Get it right?
What is Blood Pressure (BP)? When your heart pumps, it does so to move the blood across the body in order to deliver oxygen and energy to all tissues which need them. Like water running through a hose, the blood…
Know All About Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a viral disease similar to dengue. The prominent symptoms are fever and severe joint pains. Other symptoms like muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue, and rash can also occur. First described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952,…