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Lifestyle diseases can be a silent killer

Dr Sanjiv Bhambani says, he is often asked questions like “What are lifestyle diseases”? He says these diseases are primarily caused due to unhealthy eating, lack of exercises, sleepless nights, and frequent travelling. Perhaps, the diseases most commonly related to lifestyle are overweight, hypertension and diabetes. Are working women more vulnerable to lifestyle diseases? It is true that working women are more vulnerable to diabetes and hypertension than their male counterparts because of added res

Max Team In Endocrinology & Diabetes

May 02 , 2017 | 1 min read

Facts and Myths About Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is an epidemic, with India being the third most obese country in the world. There are many physiological and psychological factors that contribute to obesity but are often misunderstood. No two people have the exact same metabolism and body type, thus what may work for some people may not work for others. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss surgery that gives patients a new lease of life. But like any surgery, there are several misconceptions that make people hesitant about talking to their doctor

Dr. P.K. Dewan In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

May 01 , 2017 | 5 min read

How Can I Avoid Infections While On Anti-Cancer Treatment?

A patient while on an anticancer treatment especially chemotherapy is more prone to severe infections. However, most of the infections are preventable and treatable. Currently due to modern treatment, the deaths are very few for prevention simple hygiene and common sense is adequate. For treatment, it is important that patient reports the sign early so that treatment can be started early. Let us understand that most infections come from within the body especially the mouth, hands or skin, so keeping them

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

May 01 , 2017 | 1 min read

How Can I Ease My Symptoms of Menopause?

Women usually have a low-calorie requirement than men but requirements for certain minerals and vitamins are much higher. The nutritional imbalances multiply more as women tend to miss meals or adopt the unhealthy lifestyle, which leaves her short on vital nutrients and feeling cranky, hungry and low on energy. The hormonal changes associated with menstruation , childbearing and menopause can lead to a higher risk of having anaemia, weakened bones, therefore you need to increase your intake of iron, calc

Max Team In Dietetics

Apr 28 , 2017 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 1 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read

What Causes Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding? Is There A Solution?

We all know that a normal menstruation occurs every 21 to 35 days and the bleeding is between two and seven days. Abnormal uterine bleeding occurs when the frequency or quantity of uterine bleeding is different from the normal cycle or you are having spotting or bleeding between your menstrual periods.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Apr 26 , 2017 | 4 min read

Why Bother for Cancer Screening?

It is true that many people are not getting the recommended cancer screening tests ! This is due to deficiency of adequate infrastructure and cancer support care as well as management of infectious and other non-communicable diseases (chronic respiratory, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases). Dr Mahesh Sultania says Cancer prevention strategies for the most common types of cancer like breast, stomach, lung, colorectal and prostate can control the cancer mortality and morbidity. Do you that the Indian g

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Apr 25 , 2017 | 5 min read

Let's Understand Cancer!

Do you know most types of cancer occur at an old age? It is because DNA in cells starts getting damaged as age progresses. However, few cancers like germ cell tumours (Testicular cancer) are more common in younger age. The most common types of cancer are Lung Cancer , Breast, Prostate, Bowel, Oral Cavity, Cervix, Ovarian, Stomach, Colorectum, and Pharynx. In India, 2.5 million people are estimated to be living with cancer. Are you pondering over-What Causes Cancer? Cancer causes more than 12.5% deaths

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Apr 25 , 2017 | 2 min read

Stress Can Cause Serious Disorders in Working Women!

Isn't a working woman considered to be a multitasker- a mother, a loving wife, an active socialite despite that she performs all her roles without showing that she is getting tired. We know that stress has permeated in our lives yet women are great at balancing personal and professional life. An occasional episode of stress is manageable but if it is a recurrent feature, it can reduce creativity, judgment lapses, emotional burnout, and a host of degenerative diseases. Which disorders can Stress Cause?

Dr. Manish Vaish In Neurosurgery Neurosciences

Apr 20 , 2017 | 1 min read

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