Home glucose monitoring device can help in the management of diabetes and prevention of complications. A glucometer can help you understand the factors in your life that cause your blood sugar to rise or fall, from exercise to illness, stress to dehydration, and more, in addition to therapy. Accu-Chek Instant …
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Role of Spices in Nutrition and Health
Our tradition, culture, religion, and geography have guided our food preparation techniques and eating habits, and spices have always had their special roles. Since time immemorial, spices have been a significant part of our cuisine. It is difficult to imagine a single meal without a blend of spices or herbs …
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A 35-year-old female gives birth to a healthy female child after trying to conceive for six years. Both parents and all the family members are overjoyed because of the newest addition to the family. The couple feels on the top of the world. Contrary to expectation, the mother, within few …
Read More »Who are we but our memories?
Memory is an inherent part of our life without which we would not have a sense of self or our surroundings. Without memories, our minds would become a clean slate and we couldn’t possibly function in the present or have a framework to move forward to live a meaningful life. …
Read More »Digital Screen and Eyes
The invention of computer has brought unprecedented changes in the way the world works. Additionally, the boom in smartphone and tablet industry has accomplished what their bulkier ancestors were unable to. And now, with the onset of COVID era, the pattern of working of all sectors has changed drastically to …
Read More »Facial Paralysis
At some moment in our life, while walking on the road, we must have come across a person trying to walk with the help of either a stick in the non-paralyzed hand, or with an accompanying companion, but his/her gait is always different and unbalanced. They always seem to be …
Read More »Hormones Maintaining a Vital Balance
The endocrine system has eight major endocrine glands, which secrete different hormones that are very potent, with even small amounts having profound effects on metabolic processes. The major glands are: pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, gonads (ovaries and testes), thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands. About 50 different hormones …
Read More »Nootropics: Smart Drugs
Nootropics is a class of substances that can boost brain performance, and so are sometimes called cognition/memory enhancers. Prescription nootropics have stimulant effects and can offset symptoms of medical conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer’s, or narcolepsy. Nonprescription substances like caffeine and creatine, which can enhance brain performance …
Read More »Hairfall Myths and Facts
The trend of getting male pattern baldness in the 20s seems to be increasing alarmingly. Hairfall is a part of the natural phenomena of the human body. There is a lifecycle of each strand of hair, and it grows approximately 1.3 cm per month. To know about how hairfall takes …
Read More »Why Sunscreen is Necessary
Do you love enjoying your time outside in the sunshine? But, do you take care of your skin in the meanwhile? If not, you must immediately start practicing proper protection from overexposure to the sun. Although the manufacture of vitamin D, a crucial component for building and maintaining healthy bones, …
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