Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the...
Infertility is a rising problem in today’s society. Infertility can be caused by a huge number of factors. Infertility is an inconvenient condition that can affect men and women of any age.
The condition can also affect any person and, even though several methods are available to treat infertility, the success of these treatments is never guaranteed.However in many cases,...
Alcohol increases your food intake as it makes you hungry quite often. It prevents and makes fat burn a lot more difficult as it raises cortisol levels which increases your fat storing ability. It is high on calories and mostly have a zero nutrient value. Foods generally consumed with alcohol are high on sodium and fat, doubling the intake...
We tend to resort to various weight loss methods to see quick results! Some of these methods may have a negative effect on your health.
Zero calorie diets deprive you of healthy fats. Drugs and pills have short term impact but side effects are harmful. Take supplementation with a balanced diet and exercise. Skipping meals or purging slows down your metabolism....
Metabolism is our driving force. It is through metabolism that our body makes energy from food. So naturally, we believe that raising our metabolism level will burn more calories, thus losing those extra pounds. Here we help you bust the myths about enhancing your metabolism.
Common knowledge says that metabolism is the rate at which calories are burned by the...
Taking a brisk walk or engaging in other moderate-intensity physical activities may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease in people who are already at a risk of developing the disorder.
Alzheimer's disease, also referred to simply as Alzheimer's, is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and worsens over time. It is the cause of 60% to 70%...
Diabetes is believed to be a silent killer by medical professionals across the world. Even a single indicator showing the onset of the disease is a cause for concern. It is a disease that can be inherited but can also be acquired because of an unwholesome lifestyle.
It is a commonly known fact that India is the diabetes capital of...
Yoga has long being touted as the one-stop solution to a healthy body, mind and soul. This ancient form of physical exercise works on different parts of the body to boost its overall function and well-being.
Amidst the stress of the regular activities our mind craves for peace and tranquility. To uplift ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually, most of the...
The American Heart Association recently released a report advising against the use of coconut oil.
Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some claim the fat in it may be better for us than other saturated fats. The American Heart Association, however says there are no good studies to support this. It says people should limit how much...
A new US study has found that going vegetarian can be more effective for weight loss than following a conventional low-calorie diet.
Of the many ways to lose weight, one stands out as by far the most healthful. When you build your meals from a generous array of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans that is, healthy vegetarian choices, weight...
