Blood

It is a constantly circulating fluid within the body that provides nutrition, oxygen to all the organs of the body. It is composed of various types of cells and proteins that are suspended in it. This makes blood thicker than pure water. It is composed of mainly three types of cells – red blood cells (transportation of oxygen), white blood cells (fight infections) and platelets (help blood clot). Every human has about five liters of blood within his/her body which is constantly replenished over a period of time. Another main constituent of blood is plasma which makes up about half the volume of blood. It contains a protein that helps in clotting blood and transporting nutrients amongst other functions. Blood is transported through the body via blood vessels such as arteries, veins and capillaries.

High blood pressure can bring down life expectancy of diabetes patients

Posted By IANS, December 10, 2019 at 06:39pm

If you are diabetic, control your blood pressure levels if you want to live and long and healthy life. Rad on to know more.
Timely intervention is a must in systolic hypertension in the elderly

Posted By Editorial Team, December 04, 2019 at 10:55am

Hypertension in elderly people is very common and more risky because they already have other health conditions to deal with. Timely treatment can make a huge difference for them.
Diabetes: Your brain'll have to bear the brunt of your elevated sugar levels

Posted By Debjani Arora, December 03, 2019 at 03:49pm

Diabetes can make you dumb. Keep your blood sugar levels in check to keep your mind sharp.
Blood transfusion is complicated: Know the risks involved

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, November 28, 2019 at 07:46pm

Ever wondered what will happen to you if you are given a wrong type of blood? Read on to know the damaging effects of incorrect blood type transfusion.
Fear of deportation could increase high blood pressure risk: Study

Posted By ANI, November 28, 2019 at 05:19pm

According to the study published in the journal, 'JAHA: Journal of the American Heart Association.', fear and worries associated with deportation may have negative impacts of developing high blood pressure over a four-year period. Read on to know more.
Expert speak on weight loss: Following fad diets blindly may backfire

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, November 24, 2019 at 01:39pm

Following popular fad diets such as raw food diet, GM diet, etc. without customizing them may have major side effects. Expert nutritionist Purwa Duggal helps you factor in the flip sides and take a balanced approach towards weight loss.
Autoimmune disorder: What if your child’s immune system is overactive?

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, November 23, 2019 at 07:35pm

You know the repercussions of an under performing immune system, but do you know the health problems associated with an overactive one? We delve deep into this condition.
Diabetes alert: Here's what you need to know about your ears if your blood sugar levels are high

Posted By Editorial Team, November 23, 2019 at 12:30pm

Here is another reason to keep your blood sugar levels under check--diabetes can make you go deaf. Here, Mumbai-based diabetologist Dr. Mihir Raut tells you about diabetic hearing loss.
Suffering from diabetes? Follow this expert-backed eight fold path

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 20, 2019 at 05:32pm

If you are suffering from diabetes, checking your blood sugar levels at regular intervals isn't enough. You need to take care of quite a few other health aspects along with diabetes management. Our expert tells you what all you should do if you are suffering from this condition.
Low blood pressure is dangerous: Fight it with the right foods

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 05, 2019 at 09:22pm

Low blood pressure can be a cause of concern as it can lead to life-threatening complications. Read on to know how to deal with it.
Low blood oxygen increases the chances of premature deaths in children

Posted By IANS, November 04, 2019 at 09:03am

Low blood oxygen is more common in sick children than previously thought, and increases their risk of premature death by eight times compared to those with normal blood oxygen, a new research has found.
Lesser known signs that show that your blood sugar is out of control

Posted By Editorial Team, November 01, 2019 at 08:15pm

While frequent urination, fatigue, and blurry vision are some of the common signs of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, they are not the only signs. There are various other signs that are not so talked about but they too indicate high sugar level.
Take blood pressure medication at bed time for better results

Posted By ANI, October 23, 2019 at 07:09pm
Boost your blood circulation by adding these 5 foods to your diet

Posted By Editorial Team, October 22, 2019 at 09:09pm

According to studies, you can improve your blood circulation by eating the right food. Here we tell you which foods you must add to your diet to get the right benefit.
5 effective ways to control blood pressure without pills

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, October 21, 2019 at 06:19pm

High blood pressure is one of the lifestyle diseases which makes you dependent on medicines for life. However, there are ways to control blood pressure without medicines.
Dengue can lead to a low platelet count, but so can a few other health disorders

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 15, 2019 at 09:14pm

A low platelet count can have a destabilising effect on your health. Here, we tell you about what brings on this condition.
Blood donation is painless and safe: 5 myths busted

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 15, 2019 at 02:22pm

Lack of awareness and misconceptions often stop people from donating blood. But this deed can actually boost your health.
Is donating blood healthy for you?

Posted By Editorial Team, October 15, 2019 at 09:06am

All of us have heard that donating blood saves three lives, but what the person who is donating his/her blood? Here are some of the health benefits of donating blood.
Hypoxia can be a dangerous condition: know more about it

Posted By Editorial Team, October 07, 2019 at 04:22pm

Our body functions on adequate oxygen supply. Imagine what if a part of the body doesn't get oxygen. Read on to know more about hypoxia.
Control blood pressure without meds: here’s what you should do

Posted By Editorial Team, October 07, 2019 at 09:32am

For a health issue like high blood pressure, it's important to consult a doctor. But you can increase the efficacy of medicines and may gradually reduce your dependency on them if you do the following.