Depression is a mood disorder common among several people around the world. It’s associated with feelings of anger, sadness, or loss that can affect your everyday activities to a great extent. This article will discuss depression, its causes, symptoms, risks, along with how you can overcome this state. During a depressive episode, a person may […]
By Shreya Nayak
B complex vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that our bodies can absorb easily and excreted via urine. They are essential for several metabolic processes. For example, they help regulate red blood cell formation, nervous system functions, the brain, and many other vital functions in our body. You may be familiar with vitamin B. However, there are […]
By Parul Dube
Many people may experience constipation at some point in life. For example, you may experience constipation if you do not consume enough dietary fibre and drink adequate amounts of fluids. It can also occur due to irregular or unusual defecation habits. Not having bowel movements for several days will cause abdominal discomfort and harm your […]
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Its fibre-like structure makes connective tissue. As the name suggests, this tissue connects other tissues and is a significant component of bone, skin, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. People become aware of collagen as they age. That is probably because of its potential to reverse the […]
By Parul Dube
Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease inflames the digestive tract and causes inflammation and discomfort. This chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract from mouth to anus. However, it primarily affects the small intestine (ileum) and the […]
Unhealthy dietary habits may cause unhealthy fats to accumulate in your arteries. The fat deposits may also be called plaque. The accumulation may be in the arteries that carry oxygenated blood to your heart. It is pure blood. Plaque may cause narrowing in the artery, leading to coronary artery disease. In addition, it may affect […]
About 20-40% of the population may experience the symptoms of chest pain in their lifetime. Many of us may confuse chest pain as a pain we experience only in the chest. Chest pain is usually referred to as pain or discomfort a person feels at the chest, however it may also present as pain which […]
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease of the lungs. An obstruction in the airflow of your body, resulting in breathlessness, fatigue etc., may be a sign of COPD. With the rise in global warming, the air being more and more polluted every day, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is becoming more common. It […]
Acne occurs due to inflammation of the skin. The problem with acne is that the skin texture gets affected in severe breakouts, and it can also be painful. Imagine worrying every time you want to wear your best outfit, and you feel the acne is stopping you from feeling your best. It not only makes […]
Hormones play a significant role in our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The endocrine glands secrete the proper hormones required by our body to perform different functions. They circulate through the bloodstream, assisting tissues and organs to work effectively. Unfortunately, the changes due to the modern lifestyle have made hormonal imbalances very common. Hormones also […]
Bug bites are punctures or lacerated injuries made by insects on your skin. The bite may be an act by an insect in self-defence or to feed. For the one suffering from it, there may be some reactions irrespective of the nature of the bite. Some bites may be painless, and you hardly notice them. […]
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of breast cells that develops into a mass of tissue, known as a tumor which is malignant in nature. It can be found in both females and males, though it’s more common in females. Breast cancer generally occurs in the cells of the lobules, i.e. the milk-producing glands. However, […]
Sometimes one experiences a sharp pain in their foot. If it is swollen and red, most likely, they have gout. Gout is painful and has a debilitating effect on one’s mental and physical well-being. It becomes challenging to arrest gout without proper medical and nutritional intervention. However, gout is the effect, and hyperuricemia is the […]
The brain and the spinal cord, and a network of nerves make up the nervous system. The brain is our body’s control centre, and it regulates every decision we make, whether subconscious or conscious. In addition, the nervous system controls voluntary and involuntary movement, reaction to specific events, and sensation. Our brain’s chemical balance is […]
By Shreya Nayak
The brain is a complex organ that controls all our moves, decisions, and mood. Therefore, specific changes in the brain may lead to abnormal functioning of our bodies and emotions. Disorders caused due to abnormalities in the brain are called mental disorders. One such example is bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a type of mental […]
By Shreya Nayak
Back pain is a medical condition that many of you may have come across at some time. It is a common health problem that interferes with personal and professional life. Though the condition is usual in older people, these days, the sedentary life of young people is also much of a concern. Nerve and muscular […]
Your immune system fights all the viruses and bacteria that enter your body. A robust immune system protects you from disease and infection. It can usually identify the harmful germs in the cells of your body. However, it can sometimes get confused about what it should attack. Autoimmune disorder are diseases where your immune system […]
Sometimes, you feel uneasy, have difficulty breathing, or develop rashes and itchiness on the skin after eating food. It denotes that you ate something that you are allergic to. Sometimes, you may be vacationing and trolling in a beautiful garden, and you develop rashes or start a cold. Even in this case, you have encountered […]
Asthma is a condition when your airways become narrow and swell and start producing extra mucus. It makes breathing difficult, triggers coughing, and makes a whistling sound when you breathe out. Also, it might even cause shortness of breath. It is considered a minor condition by some people. However, those majorly affected by asthma find […]
Anxiety is your brain’s way of responding to stress and warning about impending danger. It is a very natural response. For instance, you may have fear when you deal with a difficulty at work, before taking a test, or at the juncture of making a significant choice. Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time. Although […]
By Shreya Nayak
The festival of lights may have passed us, but the festivities will continue till the New Year rolls in. So, its time for a detoxification diet to eliminate toxins from the body before the next round. Detox diets vary, but most of them involve a period of fasting followed by a diet of raw veggies, […]
By Alpa Momaya
Laziness begets laziness; familiar with this adage? Every time we procrastinate doing our homework or even delay tidying our messy rooms, our parents and elders wise us up with this saying. Laziness can affect all aspects of life. It prevents you from reaching your personal & professional peak and to have an active lifestyle. Laziness […]
By Parul Dube
A guide to staying fit while still enjoying your favourite festival foods The festive season is upon us, and with great Indian celebrations comes a whole lot of delicious food! High in sugar and loaded with calories, our favourite festive dishes can really throw off all the excellent progress we’ve been making with our fitness […]
By Alpa Momaya
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that at least 2.8 million adults die every year due to being overweight or obese. In addition, 44% of diabetes cases, 23% of heart diseases and 7-41% of particular instances of cancer are attributable to overweight and obesity. Obesity means that a person carries too much weight, specifically fat, […]
By Parul Dube
Height measurement, often overlooked beyond childhood, holds significant relevance throughout our lives, reflecting not only physical growth but also providing valuable insights into our overall health and wellness. As a fundamental metric deeply intertwined with nutrition and well-being, understanding how to accurately measure height is essential. Beyond its role in medical check-ups, precise height measurement […]
What is Overthinking? The term overthinking is self-explanatory. You think about a situation or an event over and over again. It involves overanalyzing conversations, situations, and outcomes. Overthinking is a negative thought process. It awakens your inner critic. In such a situation, the mind never stops. A constant chatter goes on inside your head. Consequently, […]
With the soft chubby cheeks, the smell of their hair along with their toothless smile, a baby can look angelic. It can fill you up with sheer joy. A round fat face is extremely endearing in a child. As one grows up, going by the fitness and beauty standards of today, it starts to become […]
By Parul Dube
We all have experienced that burning sensation in our throat or stomach after eating something spicy or hot. This uncomfortable feeling is what people call acidity or acid reflux. It is possibly one of the most common health conditions. Incidentally, it is also extremely uncomfortable when acidity or acid reflux hits you. Simple lifestyle changes […]
By Parul Dube
Summary: As the country prepares for the third wave of COVID-19, we explore how to work through managing the anxieties it brings. Transitions can be overwhelming. This article gives practical ways you can work through the ambiguities of COVID-19 and re-integrate into the post lockdown life. Introduction The pandemic has turned the world upside down. […]
Summary: The Internet has become the most crucial part of our lives. Be it education, work, social media, business or entertainment, everything is digital today. As this necessity is slowly taking over us, have you ever thought about what impact excessive digital dependence could have on our mental health? In this article we aim at […]
By Shreya Nayak
