Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and become prone to painful fractures. It can be a silent disease, but many patients suffer symptoms such as pain and height loss and usually occurs when the creation of new bone cannot keep up with the removal of old bone. The bones become weak…
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If you have or know a child with a cough, you know the frustration that comes with it. Your doctor has prescribed medication, and you know you’re doing your best, but that does not mean you have no questions, especially if your child is a toddler! Here are the answers…
Ever heard people who don’t take out travel insurance say things like “oh, it really doesn’t matter if you lose your luggage, just travel light with stuff that’s cheap to replace”? Alternatively, maybe you have heard something along the lines of “medical bills in South East Asia are cheap if…
I believe health is our only true wealth and try my best to take good care of mine. My husband and I are both conscious about being fit and healthy. As a diabetic, I get regular health checks but my husband was due for a full health check. Getting a…
Horlicks has been a part of my son’s diet since he was three years old. I implicitly believe in the benefits of starting a nutritious diet as early as possible. My Mother often advised that children cultivate the habits we introduce to them when they are toddlers and are able…
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…
You’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing your diabetes—watching what you eat, making time for physical activity, taking meds, checking your blood sugar. It is important to stay in touch with your health care team to keep going in the right direction. Truth is, everyone’s diabetes is different.…