Category: Health

Overview Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. There are many reasons why some people have difficulty avoiding… Continue reading Obesity

Allergy facts Allergy involves an exaggerated response of the immune system, often to common substances such as foods, furry animal dander, or pollen.Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies and it is a complex system defends the body against foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses, while also surveying for abnormal changes in an… Continue reading Allergies

What is high blood pressure (hypertension)? High blood pressure or hypertension, means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood… Continue reading High Blood Pressure Treatment with Natural Home Remedies, Diet, & Medications

You toss. You turn. You stare at the clock and count down the minutes, but sleep still eludes you. There’s a good chance you’re dealing with insomnia, which affects 40 million people each year. The idea that everyone needs eight hours of sleep is an old wives’ tale, but you do need to protect your personal sleep… Continue reading Overcoming Insomnia

Immunizations, or vaccines as they’re also known, safely and effectively use a small amount of a weakened or killed virus or bacteria or bits of lab-made protein that imitate the virus in order to prevent infection by that same virus or bacteria. When you get an immunization, you’re injected with a weakened form of (or… Continue reading Immunizations and Vaccines

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a healthcare-associated infection. The spread of these infections, however, can be controlled. There are several simple and cost-effective strategies that can help prevent infections, from the basic tenet of hand hygiene to the team-oriented approach of Comprehensive… Continue reading Best Strategies for Infection Prevention and Control

Salt is an omnipresent condiment widely used to in preparing food to make it more tasty. In fact, you probably sprinkled or will probably sprinkle a little on your food today. But have you stopped to think about the good, the bad & the ugly of salt — perhaps its history or health benefits, or… Continue reading Salt Level: What You Need To Know

What is cholesterol? You probably have heard about cholesterol, but you might not be sure exactly what it is. Cholesterol is a waxy type of fat, or lipid, which moves throughout your body in your blood. Lipids are substances that do not dissolve in water, so they do not come apart in blood. Your body… Continue reading Cholesterol Level: What You Need To Know

The world these days is gripped with the fear of Coronavirus and face masks are a very important component to save us from catching an infection. But due to the pandemic, the world is facing a shortage of these masks and hence judicious use of face masks is paramount. So, I am sharing tips not just on… Continue reading PROPER USAGE, DISPOSAL AND REUSE OF MASK

Technology has brought about a massive and welcome change to the healthcare industry. Patients now have access to some of the best diagnostic tools, new and cutting-edge treatments, and a myriad of minimally-invasive procedures resulting in less pain and quicker healing. Remote consultations with specialists, targeted treatments, and the availability of intuitive mobile apps have… Continue reading HealthCare: How Technology Can Impacts The Healthcare Industry