Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is crucial for many bodily functions to occur. Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in the Indian subcontinent, with studies showing almost 80-90% of the population, across all age groups being affected. Chronic vitamin D deficiency can cause long term problems with bone, neural and muscle function, impacting…
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…
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…
Heart attacks, heart disease, and cardiac failure are no longer conditions that affect older individuals. It strikes the young, and people who are in their early 40s or even late 30s in some cases, show symptoms of heart disease, though the signs and symptoms may be very subtle and not very noticeable. Statistics in India…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a silent thief because it creeps in without much ceremony, stealing away health little by little, often without the body sounding any clear alarm. Yet for some, there are subtle hints; sometimes, the heart may race unexpectedly, a headache or a faint heaviness may linger in the…
The heart is a fist-shaped organ that is forever beating in the chest cavity of an individual. It works tirelessly throughout life and does not take any breaks! The heart also has the capacity to continue to work, even when something is not quite right. That is exactly what happens when someone has heart disease….
