Obesity has long been measured using the BMI, Body mass index, a simple ratio weight to height. While this has been used widely for a long time, it does not account for fat distribution, muscle mass or the actual impact of excess adiposity on the body’s organs. A landmark study published in JAMA Network Open,…
Medical professionals perform pulse checks on legs and feet to evaluate blood circulation patterns. The arteries in PAD become narrowed or blocked, which causes doctors to detect weak or missing pulses in the affected limbs. A weak pulse indicates reduced blood flow through vessels which blocks proper oxygen delivery to muscles and skin and other…
Recent scientific research has uncovered a strong connection between early-life stress and the onset of psoriasis, revealing how emotional trauma during childhood can alter immune responses and increase the risk of autoimmune disorders in adulthood. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by red, scaly patches that result from an overactive immune system attacking…
In today’s world, everyone’s ditching chemicals and turning to kitchen-shelf miracles for luscious locks. Among the trending heroes are rosemary oil and onion hair oil; one smells like a spa, the other like a salad, but both promise glorious hair. While rosemary oil works like a motivational coach for your scalp, boosting blood flow and…
We all suffer from dry, itchy eyes, that can be caused by a host of factors – allergies, tiredness, dryness, and even sleep! While this might seem like a harmless condition (and most of the times, it indeed is), the real issue lies in how we try to resolve it. Our first reaction is always…
A new study reveals that watching inspiring videos can be as effective as meditation in reducing stress. Researchers found that brief exposure to hopeful content, even for a few minutes, can significantly lower stress levels and foster optimism. This accessible, enjoyable method offers a practical addition to stress management tools. One common piece of advice…
According to Dan Buettner, coffee should fit well in our lifestyle, when it comes to health and longevity. In his extensive research about the blue zones, he has observed that people who live longer, do so through a combination of factors: Diet rich in whole foods, regular physical activity and even strong social connections, adding…
Glucose and insulin laboratory tests reveal how body metabolises sugar, both elevated fasting glucose or insulin levels indicate insulin resistance, this is a condition where the cells do not actually respond well to insulin, resulting in increased amounts of blood sugar levels and fat storage. It’s prevalent among overweight people and can hinder fat loss…
With sitting long hours and a desk job at the office, which everyone is doing nowadays, immobility is a stealth health danger. Dr. Kapadia emphasizes the fact that extended sitting is just like smoking in the modern age, causing a full range of circulation-related ailments. As you sit for so long, blood accumulates in the…
That talking stage that felt electric. The nights that blurred into long conversations, playlists, and “what are we?” texts. When it ends, you are left wondering why something that never had a label hurts like a breakup. Three-month situationships have become the new heartbreak genre: short, intense, and painfully addictive.In a viral Instagram post, British…
