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All About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. PCOS is most common in obese or overweight women and in those who show resistance towards the naturally produced insulin in the body. However, why this is the case

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All About Body Mass Index

What is the optimal weight for your height and age? When does weight become too much? When is someone categorised as overweight or obese? Do you weigh enough? The answer to these questions can be answered by understanding the Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a way of checking to

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Diabetes: Types and Symptoms

Diabetes simply refers to an abnormally high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. They can be classified into different categories of which the most common are-pre-diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, gestational diabetes, etc. Un-controlled or poorly treated diabetes often lead to other medical conditions like damage to the

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Diet for an Arthritic Patient

Arthritis is a diseases of the joints that causes inflammation resulting in pain. They are of two types-Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA). Rheumatoid Arthritis attacks the joints while also caution inflammatory disorders in other tissues and organs, however, Osteoarthritis degrades the condition of the bones as well as the

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What is Blood Pressure? Its Causes and Prevention

Blood Pressure refers to the pressure with which our heart pumps blood in our body. The normal blood pressure for the human body should be close to 120/80 mmHg but less than 140/90 mmHg (Millimetres of Mercury). However, this number may due to certain other medical conditions like

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Drinks that are Best for Children between the ages of 5 and 12 Years

The best drinks for a child are milk and water. The amount of fluid consumption of a child depends on a number of factors-age, weight, body fat, amount of physical activity and exercise, illness (if, any) and special needs (if, any). A child who is always playing and exerting energy

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How to Effectively Manage your Weight while Traveling

Travelling and managing your diet can be very difficult. While travelling, we don’t necessarily find the most convenient food that is healthy and in accordance with our dietary habits. We often settle for whatever we can find or indulge in food items rich in calorie as a treat to

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Snacking Smart and Managing Weight

Snacking has both, a positive as well as a negative impact on your weight, eating habits and overall health. Snacks are small meals that are meant for fulfilling your hunger just until the next meal. They are supposed to be consumed in small quantities to avoid missing the next meal