Health Check Up Tips

We may be lost in progression and may have a lot to achieve in life, there may be things that we just cannot let go off, such as success and in such a rush for advancement and success we may be overlooking health in the bargain. Though we may not realize it, as age progresses, the health takes a toll and the disease-fighting and sustenance abilities of the body also start to decline. One of the most common problems that a lot of people go through is the weakening of the bones.

There may...more

A recent study claims that environmental pollution may be a leading cause of infertility in many couples. In the Environmental Health Perspective journal, researchers stated that exposure to environmental pollutants like PCBs (perchlorinated biphenyls), pesticides and toxic industrial compounds can decrease your fertility rate by up to a staggering 29%.

Pollution and Reduced Conception Rate-

Women who are exposed to high levels of environmental pollutants have shown little or...more

Importance of jewelry - jewelry; a symbol of prestige...

The fact is that jewelry has always been an important part of human cultures, serving several purposes that are deeply significant to each of us.
It's purpose was originally to make the wearer stand out from the crowd. Humans wore jewelry before they wore clothes. Early jewelry consisted of vines and flowers often woven into the hair. As time went on, and humanity evolved, jewelry was made from precious materials in order to ...more

Every women's uterus consists three layers - inner, middle and outer layers. The innermost layer of the uterus is known as endometrium. A normal endometrial lining is thick enough to enable eggs to get fertilized, but when this lining becoomes thin, it creates problem for women to achieve pregnancy.

What are the causes of a thin endometrium?

Following are the causes for thin endometrium in some women-

Reduced oestrogen levels - Oestrogen is one of the primary sex hormo...more

Lifestyle changes and unhealthy habits take a toll on one s physical and mental health resulting in many diseases. One such disease that is growing common is the stroke that occurs due to a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain. As with any lifestyle disease, the chances of having a stroke can be reduced as well. Knowing the risk factors and taking appropriate measures can prevent you from a stroke attack.

Read on to know the seven effective ways to prevent you from a stroke....more

Laser skin tightening is a procedure that uses the laser to enhance the appearance of the skin and treat minor facial flaws. This procedure is performed with the help of two types of lasers: ablative and nonablative laser. An ablative laser is used to remove thin layers of skin, while a non-ablative laser is one which causes the growth of collagen and tightens the skin underneath.
A non-ablative laser is less invasive and requires less time to recover; although it's less effective than laser...more

Tired of slogging alone in the gym? Well, it has been seen that people with fewer friends or a gym buddy tend to skip their sessions more often. Reasons like "too tired, too much rain, too much sun," so on and so forth, tend to crop up. But, if you have a health buddy, things become much more bearable and you actually look forward to that time of the day instead of avoiding it.

This is true for diet control, exercising and a host of other health-related activities as well. So, come and...more

Eating right and exercising are key to healthy weight loss. In no case should you ever consider crash dieting or any form of extreme diets. There are many different types of diets popular today. The most common side effect of dieting is that in most cases weight loss stops the moment a diet is stopped and the individual begins to put on weight instead.

Here are a few other after effects of dieting.

Tiredness: Most diets are centered around limiting your food intake. As a resul...more

There is a strong connection between the ears, nose and throat, as any ENT or Ear Nose Throat specialist will be able to tell you. When there is any kind of congestion or obstruction in the nasal passages, one can also feel some effect in the ears with the symptoms going from mild to severe. So how can nasal obstruction cause clogged ears? Here is our explanation!

- The Connection: To begin with, let us understand the connection between the ears and the nose. There is an opening that ca...more

In your day to day life, it has become very difficult to maintain routines and habits to the optimal level. But in order to function efficiently and to put your body in full functioning capacity, here are five energy-boosting foods you must try:

1. Honey - This natural sweetener is extremely low on the glycemic index and acts as muscle fuel, thus, helping you to replenish the muscles during and post exercising. It is literally nature's counterpart to energy drinks that can be added to ...more