The report states that for women, high blood pressure begins from an early age. It even rises faster when compared to men. According to a new study, as quoted by a report in The New York Times, blood pressure patterns are apparently different for men and women. It further states that for women, high blood […]
Small steps you can take to deal with anxiety in a better way
While there is little you can do to wish a panic attack away when it hits you, there are some steps you can take to deal with it in a better way. Anxiety attacks do not come with a warning. Caused by factors ranging from travelling in rush hours to news that can evoke deep […]
Diabetes may independently lead to heart failure: Study
The scientists evaluated the long-term impact of diabetes on the development of heart failure, both with preserved ejection fraction measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart with each contraction and reduced ejection fraction. Diabetes is an independent risk factor for the development of heart failure, according to a study which demonstrates that even […]
Antibiotics might increase risk of developing allergies in infants: Study
The researchers looked into the antibiotic prescriptions during their childhoods and allergy diagnoses. It was found out that about 17 per cent of them were treated with one or more courses of antibiotics. Administering antibiotics to infants might increase the risk of developing allergies, states a report in The New York Times while quoting a […]
Have sensitive teeth? Here is how you can find relief
There are some dos and don'ts that you must follow if you are looking for some comfort. Having sensitive teeth is no joke. It is an exceptionally-painful affair, wherein you feel like a million tiny needles have attacked your teeth when you have gulped down something cold, or something too hot. And it worsens with […]
Would you like to try the ‘baby food diet’?
The diet revolves around consuming small jars of baby food, in order to reduce the calorie intake. As an adult, would eating like a baby interest you? It might, if you are looking to start a new diet plan, and are intrigued by the idea of consuming baby foods all throughout the day. You know […]
Know what to eat and avoid if you have eczema
Eczema diet refers to foods that one should consume to prevent the condition from flaring. Those who suffer from skin eczema must know that there are many things that can trigger and complicate it. For the uninitiated, eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin that causes it to become patchy, red, itchy, cracked, inflamed […]
Add ‘bathua’ to your winter diet for a seasonal tweak in everyday meals
There are many other lesser-known winter greens that you might have not come across but should include in your diet this winter. One such green leafy vegetable is bathua or Chenopodium album. Winters are the best time of the year to dig into colourful regional vegetables and fresh herbs. The seasonal leafy vegetables include spinach, […]
‘For addressing malnutrition, we need to go down to the village level’
According to the findings of the India State Level Disease Burden Initiative, published in the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health recently, if trends upto 2017 continue the National Nutrition Mission (NNM) 2022 and WHO and UNICEF targets 2030 will not be achieved in most Indian states. Malnutrition continues to be the underlying risk factor for […]
Can fish consumption help ward off depression?
Among other things, several dietary measures can be taken to ward off/fight this disease — fish consumption being one of them. What you eat has got a lot to do with how you feel on the inside. A person is considered to be healthy when their mind, body and soul are in sync with each […]