Dehydration can sneak up on you even when you are enjoying a quick walk in the rain. There’s more to what causes dehydration than just skipping water. What is Dehydration? Two-third content of the human body is made up of water. Water plays a major role in lubricating all the…
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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,…
A friend of mine is very excited about her brand new, gorgeous swimming pool and can’t seem to stop talking about it! As swimming pool designs go, this one is quite exceptional, complying with all the safety regulations and the other details that go into making it a great place…
Today is World Hypertension Day and the theme for 2016 is “Know your numbers”. It is important to keep your blood pressure in check to avoid developing various complications. As you grow older, checking your BP regularly and keeping a record helps you track your risk for developing high HP and ensure…
The trio Vitamin E, A and C are three essential vitamins and powerful antioxidants that keep us healthy. While Vitamin E is generally mentioned in relation to healthy skin and eyes and a strong immune system, it also has a critical role to play in overall health. Our bodies cannot make…
Located in the small of the back, one on either side of the spine, our kidneys filter and remove waste products from our body as urine via the bladder, helping us keep our bones healthy and balancing our blood pressure. Some reasons why our kidneys may not work efficiently are…
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…