Exercise can be a haunting word and a daunting task for many. This combined with the many myths related to exercise rampant in our society makes exercising all the more of a chore than a pleasant activity. The majority of us even today believe that exercise and workouts should be restricted to those who are overweight or obese.…
As teenagers, we all have suffered from the most common, the most feared, and universally accepted as one of the ugliest looking conditions- pimples. As acne is usually prevalent in adolescents you may feel that as you grow up and grow out of the teen years you will be free of them.…
A lot of people are trying to be a better version of their health, especially after the pandemic. The majority of us start with losing weight (fat loss). With a lot of conscious effort, everyone follows their diet and exercise regime throughout the fat-loss program.…
India has the largest diabetic population in the world. Faulty eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle are major factors leading to obesity which is the most important modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Long-standing diabetes can also lead to several complications affecting several systems of the body like heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputation.…
As we know the prevalence of diabetes is rising rapidly. This is particularly true in case of prediabetes which is not exactly a disease per se but is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal. The increase in prevalence is estimated to be >470 million people worldwide by the year 2030.…
Our diploma topper series is a storehouse of tales of unknown people who were fighting their own demons and who successfully conquered them. We try to get their experiences to you so that you know that you are not alone and if they were able to do it you can too!…
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive. This results in a deficiency of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
It can be readily diagnosed and managed but can turn potentially fatal in severe cases if untreated.…
Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is a condition where the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than the body needs. The two main hormones dictating the metabolism & other functions of the body are thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3).
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease, where the immune system attacks the thyroid cells with antibodies, resulting in the release of too much hormone.…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a frequent, chronic, costly, and disabling disorder that presents in several medical settings, but is under-recognized and undertreated.
For many years, obsessive-compulsive neurosis was seen as a disorder that provided an important window into the workings of the unconscious mind.…
