The heart is a vital organ that beats tirelessly in rhythm, to keep your body supplied with enough nutrient rich blood. Cardiac function is influenced by factors like diet, environment, exercise, genetic predisposition etc. With increased heat, the body has to make sure to pump blood quickly, so as to cool the body down- placing…
It is well known that significant temperature and humidity changes can trigger headaches. Hyderabad is known to be really hot compared to other cities, so it makes sense to learn of ways to keep yourself cool and prevent summer migraines from striking you when you least expect them. So, learn how to keep your head…
We all know that our bodies are literally 70% water and that when dehydrated, its functional capacity dramatically reduces. Most of us associate this loss of capacity with just feeling tired or other physical pursuits. This is even more true for the brain, as it is almost 75% water alone and hence, when there is…
A stroke is a medical emergency and its symptoms may often seem subtle and easy to dismiss- but if emergency medical help is not given immediately, it can lead to long lasting paralysis and will require extensive rehabilitation for a person to get better. In many cases, symptoms can be observed even a month before…
Chest pain is a common symptom that many people face – either randomly or on a regular basis. When it is severe enough, it can set alarm bells ringing- as chest pain is normally associated with having a heart attack. But, it is not the case every time you have chest pain – as there…
Millions of individuals suffer from migraines and these symptoms and intensity are both exacerbated by the cold weather in this season. It is hence a very well known fact that cold weather can trigger severe headaches. Though the exact reason has not been uncovered yet, some people are more sensitive to temperature and pressure changes…
India has long been known to be one of the major diabetes “capitals” of the world and when you add the heightened risk of suffering from heart disease to the mix, long term decline of quality of life can occur significantly. The number of individuals suffering from diabetes is extremely high in the Indian subcontinent…
The kidneys are a crucial pair of organs located deep within your abdomen. They serve a major function in the body- they help filter blood and get rid of waste, which is then excreted in the form of urine. When the kidneys begin to fail and cannot work as well as before, countermeasures need to…
Asthma is a chronic condition that never really gets cured, but gets better if you learn how to manage it in an effective manner. It is a major public health concern in the Indian subcontinent, as numbers increase year after year. More young children are affected than adults, which is why teaching children how to…
The monsoon season can be a welcome respite from the high heat of the summer months but it also brings along a variety of infections which spread rather easily and quickly, due to the high amounts of humidity and generally poor awareness of how most of these pathogens get transmitted. Viral infections can be thought…
