It is estimated that nearly more than 50% of the adult population globally doesn’t sleep well. Different sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, etc. hamper the sleep of millions of people. The most common sleep disorder among these is insomnia which makes it hard for you to fall asleep or […]
Many types of respiratory illnesses and diseases cause breathing problems and one of the major illnesses that cause severe breathing difficulties is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a chronic disease wherein the inflammation in the lungs causes obstruction in the airflow from the lungs. As already discussed COPD is predominantly characterised by […]
Skin conditions cause a variety of problems – some people are bothered by pain, some are troubled by the itching and some are stressed due to the appearance. Psoriasis is a skin condition that can cause all the above-mentioned problems. It is an autoimmune condition causing a rapid build-up of skin cells resulting in the […]
Coughing and shortness of breath can be symptoms of many respiratory ailments, including emphysema – a lung condition. In emphysema conditions, the air sacs in the lungs called alveoli are damaged. Usually developing in people with a history of many years of smoking, it belongs to a group of lung disorders known as, chronic obstructive […]
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common ailment that goes unrecognized until some other serious health issue is experienced. Some people can live with hypertension for years without any symptoms and this may lead to various other health complications because of untreated and uncontrolled high blood pressure. To avoid such complications, it is necessary […]
Anxiety is a common thing and normal part of life when it is occasional and it is your natural response to stress. It is a feeling when you have a fear or apprehension regarding something in the future. However, when anxiety becomes a regular feeling and when you feel it at disproportionate levels, it becomes […]
The thyroid gland is an important hormone gland that plays a major role in the growth and development of your body. Placed at the front of the neck, under the voice box and shaped like a butterfly, it helps in regulating several body functions by constantly releasing thyroid hormones in a certain amount into the […]
Your teeth play an important role in your health by helping you eat various types of food. For your teeth to be in good shape, you need healthy gums, also called gingivae. Gums are the connective tissues covered with mucous membrane that helps keep the mouth clean and protects it from injuries and germs. Gum […]
Many times we face issues that have more psychosocial effects than the physical ones affecting our lives seriously. Dermatologic problems tend to be more of a cosmetic nuisance than the physical one and generally produce side effects of anxiety and depression in many people. Melasma is one such common skin problem, more common in women […]
Our eyelids play a significant role in protecting our eyes and they prevent the cornea from drying out. Although eyelids are physically small, like many other body parts, they are made of complex components like blood cells, fat, layers of skin, muscle, ligaments, and nerves. Eyelids also comprise eyelashes that have hair follicles on edge […]