Heart & Cardiovascular
Complications of Hypertension
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 31, 2020
Hypertension is defined as the systolic blood pressure in the range of 140-180mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 90-110mmHg. A single reading higher than 140/90 doesn’t indicate hypertension rather a sustained increase in blood pressure recor...
Skin & Esthetics
Hair Loss and role of ferritin
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 29, 2020
Introduction
Hair is the first most noticeable part of beauty. A fine head of hair adds beauty to a good face, and terror to an ugly one. Despite being the center of interest, hair loss has affected 35 million men and 21 million women across the g...
Male Topics
Prostate Cancer
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 27, 2020
Prostate Cancer is a major cause of concern these days, especially among developed and developing countries. In the US, prostate cancer remains the second leading cause of death. As the name suggests, this disease is cancer which shows haphazard prol...
General Health Tips & News
Ways to boost the body's natural defense system
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 26, 2020
Introduction
The protection against various cancers and infections is provided by your body’s natural defense system, which helps you deal with internal and environmental hazards. This is done through the body’s immune cells working si...
Female Topics
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 23, 2020
While there are two commonly known types of Diabetes Mellitus
· Type 1, previously known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and
· Type 2, previously known as Non-insulin-de...
Male Topics
Sexual Dysfunction in Middle-aged Men and Its Natural Remedies
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 12, 2020
Introduction
Research has shown that 31% of men have difficulty to some extent with sexual activity.
Problems in the sexual response cycle are referred to as dysfunction, these problems stop a man from experiencing any kind of satisfactio...
Female Topics
Female pelvic floor: Normal functions, dysfunctions, and their management.
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 07, 2020
What is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvis, or the pelvic girdle, is a complex, funnel-shaped, structure of bones that is located in the inferior part of the abdominal cavity, and functions to support and connect the upper trunk with the lower trunk. It...
Well-Being: Fitness & Diet
Benefits of Fiber in the Diet
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 03, 2020
Introduction
Dietary fiber also called roughage or bulk is a form of fiber that is not digestible by the enzymes present in our bodies. Dietary fibers are obtained from cereals, beans, dried peas, nuts, lentils, whole grain products, and grains
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Skin & Esthetics
The role of nutrition in hair loss
By D.A. (staff writer), published on August 01, 2020
Hair loss is one of the most prevalent aesthetic complain reported in individuals of almost all age groups. Hair loss is not associated with undesired changes in physical appearance but, a substantial psychological effect is also associated with it. ...
Mental Health
How to maintain mental health during the pandemic
By D.A. (staff writer), published on July 31, 2020
With the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and the way it is spreading has made many people scared for their lives. As declared by the WHO, this medical emergency can only be dealt with, if people start staying at home and keeping themselves safe from the o...
Digestive System
Good Diet for Your GI Health
By D.A. (staff writer), published on July 25, 2020
The digestive system of the human body consists of the gastrointestinal system and the accessory organs. It consists of a series of hollow organs from mouth to the anus and the accessory organs including the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. The Gast...
Male Topics
Natural Ways to Boost Prostate Health
By D.A. (staff writer), published on July 20, 2020
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland found in males that resides at the base of the urinary bladder. It develops during the 6th week of gestation under the influence of androgens. (1)
The prostate secretes an alkaline solution that forms...
