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How Period Flu Can Impact Your Professional and Personal Life
For some, there may be noticeable indicators that their period is due, perhaps similar to the symptoms of influenza – a contagious virus more commonly known as the flu. While this is not a confirmed medical diagnosis, this cluster of signs is often called ‘period flu’. What Is Period Flu? The phrase ‘period flu’ is…
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Chikungunya Diet: 12 Amazing Recovery Foods
What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya is a disease that spreads in India during and after the rainy season. The virus is carried by infected mosquitoes named Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It was discovered in 1952 during a southern Tanzanian outbreak. The term “chikungunya” comes from a Kimakonde word meaning “to become distorted,” referring to the…
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Effect of Seasons Upon Diseases and Their Prevention
Seasonal change brings a variety of changes around us. This also includes changes in infections or diseases. Every season brings with it a set of specific diseases like Most frequently, the diseases caused in winter are viral infections. Wintry diseases are dry & itchy skin, colds, cough, influenza, bronchitis, etc. The temperature in summer is…
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10 AIDS Myths Debunked
Myths and Facts on AIDS It is also the reason why it becomes fatal sometimes. There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about AIDS; let’s look at the top ten myths about AIDS. #1 Myth- HIV and AIDS are the same. The fact is that HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Although HIV…
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Premature Greying of Hair
What is premature greying of hair? Premature greying is the gradual darkening of hair. The problem of premature greying is mainly inherited. Pigment cells in hair follicles create melanin, which gives tresses their colour. As the body quits producing melanin, the hair turns grey, white, or silver. Most people have grey hair by the age…
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6 Common Sleep Disorders
Sleep is an essential biological activity our body requires to cope with mental health, sustain memory and perform routine activities. Our body needs at least 7 hours of sleep daily for proper functioning. However, our sleeping hours have been affected drastically by day-to-day stress, hectic schedules, and, most importantly, our lifestyle. Sleep deprivation for a…
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Basic Tips To Use Insulin
What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas that is present below the stomach. The pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream, circulates, and lets the sugar enter the cells. It is how insulin helps lower the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. As the blood sugar level starts dropping, insulin…
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Top 30 Foods to Help you Manage Diabetes
Diabetes is a significant threat to health, affecting a considerable population. You are more susceptible to diabetes if you are overweight and lack physical activity. The most potential treatment for diabetes is switching to healthy eating. It includes generous amounts of fruits, vegetables, fibre, healthy carbs, and healthy fats. Healthy eating will help regulate your…
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Diet Chart For Diabetic Patients
Diabetes is a progressive disease marked by increased thirst, excessive urination, hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, and unusual weight loss. Diabetes is of two types– type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The former is more prevalent among children, and the pancreas cannot produce any insulin in this condition. While type 2 diabetes is milder, the…
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Top 10 Glucometers Available in India
With a sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits, diabetes is the prevailing chronic condition worldwide. Simultaneously, we live in a world where technology is advancing, and most conditions are treated and cured. Glucometers are one of the best inventions for people with diabetes for remote care. These have made it easy for people with diabetes…
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