Snoring is a serious health issue because it causes poor quality of sleep and tiredness. It can also cause sleep apnea due to frequently interrupted breathing during sleep. Chronic sleep apnea itself can be factor in strokes, heart failure and high blood pressure. The good news is, you don’t have…
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Most people get colds in the winter and spring, but it is possible to get a cold any time of the year. Symptoms usually include sore throat, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, headaches and body aches. Most people recover within about 7-10 days. However, people with weakened immune systems,…
Varicose veins are common and more women suffer from it than men. While they’re generally harmless and don’t really indicate a serious problem, for some people, they can lead to more serious conditions such as a blockage in the deeper veins causing deep vein thrombosis, that needs treatment. The swelling…
Uncontrollable cough? 10 home remedies that work Who can escape a cough? After all, it is a mechanism our body uses to clear the space between our throat and lungs. Uncontrollable cough can be very uncomfortable and tiring and can be often worst during night, preventing a good night’s rest.…
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a presentation by Cochlear™ India to learn about the impact of hearing loss and the range of solutions they offer to resolve this. The campaign is called #SoundsOfCricket, with Cochlear™’s Global Hearing Ambassador Brett Lee, world-famous cricket celebrity championing the cause. Here’s…
The possibility of increasing the chance of developing breast cancer are called risk factors. There are certain things one can control, and others, not so much. Here is a list of risk factors to pay attention to: Menstruation If you start your period before age 12 If menopause begins after…
Worldwide, one in 3800 new-borns have Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) and in India, the statistics are one in 2640! Congenital Hypothyroidism is twice as common in girls as in boys. Fortunately, early diagnosis and treatment can often mean a normal life for babies with CH. The screening test is simple and…