7 Common Nutrient Deficiencies, Symptoms & Dietary Sources
Welcome to the world of nutrients- Those essential substances that nourish your body and contribute to its growth and well-being. Nutrients play an instrumental role in keeping you alive because they are used for every process that happens in your body, from breathing, and building cells, to repairing damages. The essential nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease- Prevention, Diagnosis, and Care
In general, people think that Alzheimer’s Disease is all about loss of memory and dementia. However, that is not the case. It’s true that Alzheimer’s starts with dementia but can lead to speech disabilities and loss of the ability to comprehend the surroundings and situations. Alzheimer’s does not have a cure, and people diagnosed with […]
How Good Is Your “Resting Heart Rate”?
Let’s start with a quick question: How healthy is your heart? You don’t need expensive tests or consultations to give an answer. All you need are 30 seconds and two fingers to measure your Resting Heart Rate or RHR. What’s Resting Heart Rate? Your Resting Heart Rate indicates the rate at which your heart beats […]
Mental Health: How to Create Awareness & Break the Stigma
Mental Health Awareness: Confronting the Elephant in the Room Let’s face the truth- No one wants to talk openly about mental health. Sadly, despite technological, scientific, and medical advances, mental health remains plagued with stigmas and social taboos. The world is still in denial about everything related to mental health- the conditions, treatment options, and […]
Women’s Heart Health: Revealing the Truth Behind the Myths
Heart disease is the number one reason behind the deaths of many women in our country. Adding fuel to the fire are the myths and rumors about heart health and cardiac diseases. It is no surprise that in a day and age when there’s so much awareness about heart disease, many women remain misinformed about […]
Age-Related Vision Disorders & Preventive Eye Care for Seniors
Aging is a gradual process that brings many physical changes, and vision impairment is one of them. According to the CDC, vision impairment is one of the biggest health concerns, affecting nearly 2.9 million senior citizens in the USA. It is estimated that the number of cases of early age-related macular degeneration will double by […]
