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What are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone caused by the repetitive application of force, often by overuse — such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. Stress fractures can also arise from normal use of a bone that’s been weakened by a...

Simple Knee Exercises

Calf Raises Stand facing the back of a sturdy chair, or any other support such as the back of a couch.You can also do this on the stairs, holding on to the banister with your heels hanging off the edge of the step. Slowly raise the heels as high as you can, then...

VEGETABLE SPROUTS LEMONY SALAD

PREPARATION TIME:10 MINS COOKING TIME:5 MINS INGREDIENTS: • ½ cup spring onions, finely chopped • ½ cup cauliflower blanched and cut in florets • ½ cup baby corn blanched and cubed • ¼ cup green, red, yellow capsicum cubed • ¾ cup beans sprouts • ½ cup cucumber cubed...

Is Laparoscopic hernia repair better?

For incisional/ventral hernia laparoscopic repair has great advantages. It can prevent large incisions and extensive dissection just below the skin that is required in open repair. In open repair tubes need to be placed in the abdominal wall to remove the blood and...

For Beautiful Skin!

Mix three teaspoons of lemon juice with one teaspoon of tomato juice and a pinch of turmeric. Apply this paste and leave it on for an hour before washing off and see your skin brighten. Goodness of lemon when combined with that of tomato (lycopene and antioxidants),...

Protected against Seasonal Flu!

Anyone who touches infected surfaces can spread the virus by touching anything else. The virus is also transmitted by infected people who cough or sneeze into their hands and then touch other people or objects before washing their hands. Everyday items at home and in...

Thyroid Symptoms

Symptoms: • Weight Gain or Loss • Swelling in the Neck • Changes in Heart Rate • Changes in Energy or Mood • Hair Loss • Feeling Too Cold or HotOther Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism can cause many other symptoms, including: • Dry skin and brittle nails •...

What does your Pancreas Make?

• CORRECT ANSWER: Enzymes Enzymes are proteins that boost the rate of chemical reactions in your body. Without them, processes that can take seconds or minutes would take years. Enzymes in the pancreas combine with bile, a liquid made by the liver, to break down...

Obesity and Diabetes

Obese persons are at a higher risk of getting Diabetes Mellitus. And as we have seen, diabetes means greater possibility of getting high blood pressure and heart...