Cravings for unhealthy foods could show up unexpectedly. Your body seems to be begging for a bowl of ice cream or French fries one moment, and then the next you feel full and satisfied. It’s great when you have a craving for something nutrient-dense like apples, blueberries, or green beans. …
World Autism Awareness Day, observed on April 2 each year, serves to raise awareness about autism and promote efforts to educate, empower, and support individuals affected by the condition. This year’s theme, “Empowering Autistic Voices,” highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of those with autism to provide them with …
Achieving and sustaining wellness can be a daunting task. It’s crucial to integrate healthy habits into your daily life to achieve peak well-being. Ayurveda, an age-old holistic healthcare tradition, underscores the significance of “Dinacharya” – a daily regimen for wellness and self-care as the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Your …
Children with autism spectrum disorder may exhibit distinct behaviours, communication patterns, social interactions, and learning styles from most other children. Children with disabilities might have a wide range of abilities and symptoms, from minimal verbal communication to excellent conversational skills. Since children with ASD reach their motor milestones at regular …
Box breathing is a type of paced breathing that follows a certain rhythm, and it can help you to minimize stress. To get an insight about box breathing also known as square breathing, is a special breathing technique to regulate your breathing. When we get patients with hyperventilation syndrome it means …
Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant global health challenge, particularly affecting millions of individuals annually, with children in resource-limited settings bearing a disproportionate burden. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for TB, primarily affects the lungs but can also target various other organs, posing challenges in diagnosis and management, especially in paediatric …
Menstrual health is not just about the regularity of your cycle; it can also provide valuable insights into your overall health. As a gynaecologist, I often see cases where menstrual irregularities hint at underlying health conditions. Conditions like PCOS or thyroid problems can disrupt your cycle, affecting its length or …
Cancer screening is a proactive strategy that seeks to identify cancer before symptoms manifest. It is essential for both improving outcomes and saving lives. A major influence on the course of cancer treatment and survival rates is an understanding of the significance of early identification through screening. Effective cancer management …
For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, keeping an ideal body weight is always recommended. However, according to new research, those aged over 65 can remain “moderately overweight” to minimise their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease. The findings, based on health data from the UK Biobank, indicate …
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases across the globe, increasing at a fast pace, both in India and worldwide. 2022 reported over 14.13 lakh new cancer cases in India, which accounted for 9.16 lakh deaths (as per estimates released by the World Health Organisation) and the cancer cases amongst …