12 Months, 12 Healthy Habits: Turn a New Leaf this New Year Paid Members Public
It takes 21 days to kick-start a habit, according to researchers. With the New Year just round the corner, it makes it that much easier to become habituated to 12 health goals by the end of the year - one health goal for every month of the year. Seems easy
Are You Worried About Your Blood Pressure Levels? Paid Members Public
Hypertension, or high blood pressure level, is a common risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and in extreme cases even death if not detected or treated in time. Blood pressure is among the first tests administered to an individual as part of a health check, during routine medical
Skin Care in Winter: Top 7 Tips to Get That Winter Glow Paid Members Public
Love the winter mornings when you wake up with a glow on your face? But what happens when the temperature continues to drop, bringing with it diet and lifestyle changes? The toll it takes on your skin is evident with dry, flaky skin particularly on the face and limbs. Try
Back Pain: Have You Been Ignoring It Too Long? Paid Members Public
At least 80% of adults experience back pain owing to multiple causes. Given the magnitude of this number, it has become increasingly common to normalize the condition. In many cases, a treatment is not required, but lifestyle adjustments are mandatory to make sure you don’t learn to live with
Dental Diseases: 5 Common Problems You Are Likely to Face Paid Members Public
Dental Diseases: 5 Common Problems You Are Likely to Face Teeth are kept quite busy all day. Not just when you bite, chew, and grind your food, but also when you talk or use them as a temporary repository while rummaging for keys in your bag. Given their workload and
Patient Safety Awareness: Why is it Important? Paid Members Public
Healthcare delivery is an increasingly complex process. Successful treatment for a patient no longer rests on a single individual, rather it rests on a chain of factors dependent on healthcare workers as well as technology. Given the intricacies in the system, and the challenges within, medical errors and technological glitches
Thyroidectomy Surgery: Types, Complications and Recovery Paid Members Public
The thyroid gland is a core part of the endocrine system that helps regulate the body’s metabolism. Built quite simply and shaped like a butterfly, the gland has two lobes connected via the thyroid isthmus and is found at the front of the lower neck. When disease affects the
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Are You Ignoring These Symptoms? Paid Members Public
Sexually transmitted infections are preventable with effort; they are treatable too by making sure you take stock of your health when you are sexually active. Here’s a look at signs and symptoms of eight leading STIs that just can't be ignored: Common STIs and Their Symptoms Genital
