Useful tips on foot care
The feet and toes are important parts in body movement. They carry and move the weight of the body during walking and running, and...
Could you have High Blood pressure?
About 25% of adults have hypertension (high BP). A third don?t know it. Be watchful of your blood pressure if you are: Over 55. BP...
Do You Have These Safety Items at Home?
1. Fire extinguishers: of the BC or ABC type should be handy in the kitchen, garage and other key areas.
2. Smoke alarms: are life...
Self Examination Guide For Diabetics
The World Diabetics Day is celebrated on November 14. Dr Prabha Adhikari, department of Medicine, KMC hospital Attavar, suggests 12 point self examination guide...
Does Exercise Prevent Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that develops when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or when the body tissues become resistant to...
No time to fuss with lunch?
Do you make hasty, not-so-healthy food choices on the run because your stomach is desperate?
While eating can sometimes get in the way of your...
Wintertime Watch: Keep Your Hands Clean
Contagious bugs abound during the holiday season, making it a good time to take hand hygiene seriously. According to the American medical Association...
More Fruits and Veggies Please!
More Fruits and Veggies, Please?. Quick and Fresh! Now?s the season when your local farmers? markets are over flowing with fruits and vegetables at...
Are you getting enough sleep?
Are you getting enough sleep? Research has indicated that insomnia makes people age 65 and older much more likely to suffer from significant cognitive...
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Fiber plays many roles in health, including treating high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, helping maintain...
