If you step into the market at this time of the year, one fruit seems to stand out – the persimmon. With a vibrant orange colour and honey-like sweetness, persimmons are an often overlooked seasonal fruit available in Indian markets. They are originally from China, where they have been grown for over 2,000 years,…
On the quest to create the perfect fat-burning diet, there are a number of obstacles in the way. One of the biggest ones are non-fat foods, which should actually be avoided because they are usually high in sugar and other additives. Here are some great and mostly natural ways to fight fat that can be…
I was shocked to find out that some 2 billion people in the world suffer from iron deficiency, yet it also rang true since I know so many people for which this is a problem. But how are we supposed to keep such a prevalent problem at bay? Well, it seems that, by using these…
Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven’t been exactly sure how it works. A new study suggests it works directly in the brain, which could lead to new types of treatment. The study, carried out by researchers from the Baylor…
Traditionally, most heart attacks have been blamed on clogged arteries causing atherothrombosis – where blood clots block flow to the heart. But new research suggests we may be underestimating the role of other causes, particularly in younger adults. Scientists from the Mayo Clinic in the US analyzed 1,474 heart attack cases in people aged 65 or younger,…
Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning. According to health data from more than 9 million adults in South Korea and the US, nearly everyone who develops heart disease and suffers a major cardiovascular event has one of four major risk factors in the lead-up. These factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high…
Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare inflammatory condition that can be really difficult to live with, but you can help manage the symptoms of this debilitating disease with smart lifestyle choices, ranging from a specific exercise plan to more unusual treatments like acupuncture. This article focuses on these at-home treatments that will make life with this…
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that arises in patients suffering from psoriasis. The autoimmune skin condition is poorly understood, but it has a genetic component and usually develops in people aged 30-59. Psoriasis looks like red scaly patches or white dots on fingernails, and it can spread to the joints. Although the condition…
1. Pointed shoes may be too tight If you have wide feet, you may want to reconsider wearing pointed shoes. These types of shoes are too tight and will put a lot of pressure on your toes, causing nerve pain and blisters. If you keep insisting on these shoes, they may cause lasting nerve damage….
The tiny crescent present at the base of our nails is often ignored but can reveal various things about our health/ this pale half-moon, called the lunula, might look like a minor detail, yet it can tell a lot about how our heart, kidneys, and overall body atr doing. Doctors often observe the nails…