Health

Health refers to a person’s condition where he/she is known to be free of any physical and/or mental illness, pain or injury. The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in 1946 as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. On this site, we extend its meaning to include the fact that other facets of a personality like appearance, fitness levels, confidence, happiness, sex, relationships also contribute to the health of a person.

Exercise may not provide relief to women suffering from migraine

Posted By IANS, December 14, 2019 at 10:57am

Despite doctors recommending regular aerobic exercise to prevent migraine, physical exercise can actually be a trigger of migraine attacks for most women because of "anxiety sensitivity" in them, find researchers.
Novel saliva test can detect mouth, throat cancer early

Posted By IANS, December 14, 2019 at 10:54am

Researchers have developed a novel technique that can be used to detect mouth and throat cancer at an earlier stage. Read on to know more.
Decoded! Why some causal drinkers turn into heavy alcoholics

Posted By IANS, December 14, 2019 at 10:49am

Scientists have now discovered neurons in a specific brain region that might be responsible for triggering sudden uptick in alcohol consumption.
Stay fit the Ayurvedic way by including herb and spice infused water in your diet

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, December 13, 2019 at 02:45pm

Herbs and spices infused water can help you keep away many common ailments and boost overall health, according to Ayurveda.
Yoga as good as aerobic exercise for super brain health

Posted By IANS, December 13, 2019 at 12:27pm

Yoga, just like aerobic exercise, can enhance many brain structures and functions that benefit from aerobic exercise. Read on to know more.
Poor diet increases risk of vision loss in later life

Posted By IANS, December 13, 2019 at 12:09pm

According to a new research, late stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an irreversible condition that affects a person's central vision, can be avoided if you follow a nutritious diet.
Shun sugary treats to avoid winter depression this X'mas

Posted By IANS, December 13, 2019 at 12:01pm

Like any holiday season, you are once again surrounded by sugar plum pudding, chocolate cakes and sweet treats, but skipping those will help you ward off depressive illness, suggest researchers.
Are you a new mom? Exercise regularly to avoid postnatal depression

Posted By Editorial Team, December 13, 2019 at 11:45am

Regular workout can help you avoid postnatal depression. Read on to know the best exercises that you can take up during this period.
7 Strange Sexual Disorders You Never Knew Existed

Posted By Editorial Team, December 12, 2019 at 07:58pm

There are quite a few strange sexual disorders that you may have never heard of and definitely do not want to have. Read on to know what they are.
Seasonal affective disorder: Don’t ignore it as just the winter blues

Posted By Editorial Team, December 12, 2019 at 12:43pm

Do you feel dull and lethargic on gloomy winter days, while a sunny day makes your mood brighter? You may be suffering from a condition called the seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Two experimental Alzheimer's drugs may slow the ageing process

Posted By IANS, December 12, 2019 at 11:49am

According to new study, two Alzheimer's drugs, still under development, may prevent molecular changes that are associated with ageing. Read on to know more.
Physical illness may make men more suicidal

Posted By IANS, December 12, 2019 at 11:42am

Scientists have found that physical illness and injury raises the risk of suicide in men but not women, along with a plethora of other insights into the complex factors that may increase a person's risk of harming themselves.
Father's X chromosome holds clues to autoimmune disease in women

Posted By IANS, December 12, 2019 at 11:35am

In a significant find why autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women than in men, scientists from University of California Los Angeles have discovered that Father's X chromosome holds the clue.
Hair dye can give you breast cancer but so can late nights and contraceptive pills

Posted By Editorial Team, December 12, 2019 at 11:05am

Breast cancer is a risk that women have to live with. There are many risk factors including use of hair dye, late nights and obesity among others.
Antibiotic before radiation may help body fight cancer

Posted By ANI, December 11, 2019 at 09:58am

Antibiotics are known as medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics also lead to positive effect on human health.
Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: Study

Posted By ANI, December 11, 2019 at 09:53am

While giving birth to a baby comes with a number of consequences and difficulties for the mother and child, a new study found that water births are no more risky than land births and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and second-degree tears.
Keto diet may fight against Alzheimer's disease

Posted By IANS, December 11, 2019 at 09:48am

Eating low-carb and high-fat diet can help you fight against Alzheimer's disease, by protecting neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research in mice.
Exercise must for obese people and diabetes patients

Posted By IANS, December 10, 2019 at 06:45pm

Obesity and diabetes often go hand in hand. If you are obese, you are more at risk of developing diabetes. But with exercise, you can bring down this risk considerably.
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.
Say ‘yes’ to probiotics for a healthy vaginal microbiome

Posted By Editorial Team, December 10, 2019 at 06:04pm

Vaginal microbiome is important for the overall health of a woman. Probiotics can positively affect the good bacteria that lives in your private parts.