Health Tips

What is persistent depressive disorder?

Persistent Depressive Disorder is a less severe form of depression. It causes chronic or long-lasting moodiness that ranges in severity. It is marked ...

Heart-healthy cluster beans

Gawar or cluster beans lower your LDL or bad cholesterol levels thereby improving your heart health and lowering the risk of a heart attack. They also...

Screen time, how much is too much?

Infants below 18 months must be kept away from screens, children between 2 to 5 years must limit their screen usage to 1 hour daily or less. It is als...

Baby too young to vaccinate?

Vaccines must be given as per the recommended schedule. The diseases these vaccines prevent are dangerous for young children as they have underdevelop...

60% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed late

Screening and early detection of breast cancer with the help of mammography, breast ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and gene profiling help in...

Protein-rich moong

Protein is needed by your body to create new cells and repair those that have been damaged. Moong beans are a good source of plant-based protein and c...

Your newborn needs extra care

Did you know? An infant's immune system does not mature until 2 to 3 months. In those first few months, the immune system is underdeveloped and not eq...

What to do if you have come in contact with an infected person?

The symptoms of Covid 19 may take a few days to show. Hence, it is advisable to keep yourself in isolation and self-monitor to avoid the spread of the...

What you must not do after tooth extraction

Have you recently got your tooth extracted? Here are a few things you must not do.

Immunization saves 2-3 million lives every year!

Immunization prevents deaths every year in all age groups from diseases like diphtheria, tuberculosis, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and measle...

Improve how your mask protects you

Use your mask correctly and effectively to help stop the spread of Covid19. Here are a few Do's and Don'ts. #StopTheSpread #StayProtected #StaySafe

Healthy Raspberries

A rich source of powerful antioxidants including Vitamin C, quercetin and ellagic acid, Raspberries reduce your risk of diseases. They are low in carb...

Protect your children from Malaria

Malaria is mainly a monsoon disease and India sees many malaria cases every year. Children are highly susceptible to malaria infections as they have l...

Symptoms of Malaria

The symptoms of malaria typically develop within 10 days to 4 weeks following the mosquito bite. Here are some common symptoms that need testing and f...

How do vaccines work?

Vaccines reduce the risks of getting a disease or lowering its intensity by working with your body

Limit sodium intake, prevent kidney stones

Excess intake of sodium leads to an increase in calcium in the urine. Limit your intake of salt, avoid fast food, canned or processed foods as they co...

Is spending more time on screens affecting your child's health?

Is your child spending too much time on the screen? If you notice behaviour problems when your kid spends a lot of time on screens, you

Choose to fast healthy

Stop feasting on starchy fried foods during your fasts. Use a variety of flours like rajgira (Amaranth), singhara (water chestnut flour), samak chawal...

The power of social distancing

It is essential for all to understand the power of social distancing. Social distancing helps stop the outbreak of this disease. #StaySafe #StayProtec...

Pranayam helps improve lung function

Pranayam strengthens the respiratory musculature due to which chest and lungs inflate and deflate to the fullest possible extent and muscles are made ...