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A move towards a healthy heart

A move towards a healthy heart Coronary artery disease strikes Indians and south Asians four times more than any other race in the world. India will beat 60% of the worlds CAD burden. That's nearly four times more than its share of the global population. To top it all recent analysis of cardiovascular risk in Indians showed that we get heart attack at an earlier age compare to the west. So we need to chalk out a protection against the risk factors: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sedentary

Max Team In Allergy

Sep 02 , 2014 | 3 min read

How does Cold Weather affect Eyes- Eye Care during Winter

Use sunglasses during winter as well as harmful UV rays can still reach your eyes. Don your snow goggles if you are wallowing in the snow as your eyes can get sun burnt by the reflection. Even on a grey day UV rays can pass through the clouds and affect your eyes. In most youngsters this can cause retinal degeneration. Go for the sunglasses that boasts of 100% UV protection. Contact lens users needs to be more careful during winters Go for oil-based convective heaters which warms up slowly and keeps th

Max Team In Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Jan 08 , 2016 | 1 min read

Hypertension- The Silent Killer

What is Hypertension? Hypertension is synonymous with high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries, which are the conduits that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. In some people, the blood cannot flow easily through these arteries. For example, if the arteries are narrowed for some reason, the pressure will go up to keep the blood flowing. This is high blood pressure. What are the symptoms of Hypertension? If you have

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Jun 11 , 2015 | 2 min read

Why Women are Different from Men at Heart-Even Electrically

Electrical Explanation for Gender Differences The fact that heart of a woman is electrically wired differently from men should come as no surprise. The development of every part of the body is determined genetically, and modified by the sex hormones. The heart works through an electrical system that we can measure on the surface with the ECG. Women Have a Faster Baseline Heart Rate than Men On an average, women tend to have a faster baseline heart rate than men. This difference is seen in girls, as

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Jun 10 , 2015 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 min read

Air Pollution and it's effects especially in Children

When we breathe in dirty air, we bring air pollutants deep into our lungs, so it's no surprise that air pollution causes serious damage to the respiratory tract. Air pollution exposure can trigger new cases of asthma, exacerbate (worsen) a previously-existing respiratory illness, and provoke development or progression of chronic illnesses including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Air pollutants also negatively and significantly harm lung development, creating an additional

Max Team In Pulmonology

Jun 06 , 2015 | 2 min read

Know your Kidneys !

The kidneys are two fist sized organs located in the abdomen toward the back, normally one on each side of the spine. The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day to produce about two to three liters of urine. The kidneys also produce certain hormones that have important functions in the body, including the active form of vitamin D, which regulates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from foods, e

Max Team In Nephrology

Jun 08 , 2015 | 3 min read

What is Gynecomastia (Enlarged Breasts in Men)?

Gynecomastia is enlargement of the glandular tissue of the male breast. It is common during infancy, puberty, and in middle-aged to older men. It is enlargement of glandular tissue rather than fatty tissue.

Dr. Raghav Mantri In Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery

May 27 , 2015 | 6 min read

Pre Pregnancy Advice

Why it is important to have a PRE PREGNANCY ADVICE? Are you planning for a pregnancy? It is an important step towards the most incredible journey. The time before you conceive is called the preconception period. It would be prudent to meet a gynaecologist to reduce the risks of the would-be mother and baby. This pregnancy assessment and advice is also relevant for their spouses as their lifestyle and health may affect the pregnancy. Pre conception consult covers following factors- The details of

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

May 15 , 2015 | 1 min read

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