Summertime, Exam Time. Is Your Kid Ready?

Come summer, come exams but apart from studying hard and well are there other ways of scoring well? Oh yes, there are! Incorporate these simple health tips in your child’s routine and notice the improvement in his/ her performance Breakfast is Must Research has shown that the students who eat breakfast perform better. During preparatory days and especially on the exam day eat slow-release energy food like oats porridge, whole wheat bread sandwiches, muesli cereal, etc. Also, having milk ...
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What does ‘aging gracefully’ mean?

With age, comes wisdom. But with age, also comes a whole list of health problems. Topping this list is body aches and pains. As you start aging, you’re bound to see signs and symptoms of joint problems such as knee pain symptoms and back pain symptoms. While most people dismiss these as part of the aging process, it’s important to understand the reasons for knee pain and causes of back pain. While the longevity of our lives is increasing due to the availability of better health facilities, are ...
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HOW DO YOU GET HEPATITIS C AND WAYS TO MANAGE IT

Overview: Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. Many of the people who get infected with hepatitis C virus experience some symptoms for a short time and then recover. This form of infection is called acute hepatitis C. On the other hand; many patients develop long-term or chronic hepatitis C. According to WHO around 130–150 million people globally have chronic hepatitis C infection. A significant number of patients with chronic condition develops liver cirrhosis or liv...
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UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES OF HEARING PROBLEMS

Have you ever felt that sounds may seem loud enough, but not clear and you frequently need to ask for repetition? You may discover that you hear better while facing the speaker or need to be close to the person speaking. It becomes problematic to listen to what is said in group communications when there is any background noise. You may find locating the source or direction of sounds challenging. If you find yourself caught in even few such situations, then it is quite certain that you are facing...
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8 reasons for vaginal bleeding

Vaginal bleeding other than monthly menstrual cycle can sometimes be a sign of underlying health issues. Here are the most common reasons for vaginal bleeding. Sexually transmitted disease (STIs) The STI like Gonorrhea and Chlamydia if not treated on time can cause vaginal bleeding and the infection even moves up into the reproductive organs. Ectopic pregnancy When the egg implants somewhere other than inside the uterus, like the fallopian tubes, cervix, or ovary than it is called ectopic pr...
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Root canal treatment in brief

Root canal treatment is a way that can repair and save damaged or infected tooth without removing it permanently. The treatment is done when the pulp (the soft tissue inside the root canal that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue) becomes inflamed or infected. The different causes of this inflammation or infection are deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, a crack in the tooth and an injury to a tooth. The untreated pulp inflammation can lead to an abscess and ca...
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Important medical tests for youngsters

Important medical tests for youngsters When you stepped in teenage, a number of physical and biological changes occur in the body which may expose you to some health-related problems. Factors like stressful lifestyle, unhealthy eating, lack of physical activities, smoking, and alcohol intake can hugely impact your health. A doctor can perform or recommend some simple tests to look for problems that can rob your health in young age. These simple medical tests assist doctor to detect significant ...
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