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With the reopening of Schools, the backpacks are back. Students are going back to school again with heavier school bags. If backpacks are heavy and not worn correctly, they can strain the shoulders and the back. It can also affect the gait of the children. Carrying heavy loads for long durations in poor postures can … Continue reading Ideal Backpack Recommendations
Sleep is an integral part of our life. It is crucial for the functioning and restoration of the body. It is a partially-conscious state, regulated by a sleep center in the brain, the Suprachiasmatic nucleus(SCN) in Hypothalamus. It affects the circadian rhythm to regulate sleep. The more you are awake, the stronger is the sleep … Continue reading Understanding Sleep
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disorder. In RA, the immune system starts attacking bodies own healthy lining of the joints. It is more prevalent in females and has a hereditary component. It is a chronic disease.Most commonly, RA affects the wrist, finger joints, and feet. The joints become painful and stiff. Stiffness is there in … Continue reading 10 Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Headaches are of numerous types depending upon the causative factor and presentation. It is prevalent in various forms. A headache commonly occurs due to the involvement of neural, vascular, and muscular structures of the head and neck. It can also result from some chemical activity in the brain. Headache can originate from the following causes- … Continue reading 10 Causes of Headache
According to WHO, Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Regarding the causes of one-thirds of deaths from cancer, lack of physical activity is documented as one of the factors. Exercise has a crucial role in cancer. Some key points to know are- Researches have shown … Continue reading Cancer and Exercise
Push-ups-Get on your hands and toes, with feet slightly apart and whole body aligned in a straight line. Keeping your core tight, lower your body by bending the elbows to 90 degrees. Then push back up through your hand to the starting position. Repeat ten times.Biceps Curls- Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold weights in your … Continue reading 7 Exercises To Strengthen Upper Body At Home
1.Mixed tension migraine is a combination of migraine and tension headache. 2. In mixed tension migraine, symptoms of tension headache and migraine co-exist. The spectrum of symptoms swings between the two types. 3. Mixed Tension Headache falls under the category of Chronic Daily Headache(CDH). It happens frequently, 15 days or more a month for at … Continue reading 10 Quick Facts About Mixed Tension Migraine
Diabetic foot is a chronic and dreaded complication of diabetes mellitus. It occurs secondary to peripheral neuropathy in diabetes or peripheral artery disease. It results in foot infection and ulcers.When peripheral neuropathy occurs, it leads to loss of sensation in the foot. As a result, any micro-trauma can lead to cuts and soreness as the … Continue reading 9 Facts About Diabetic Foot
The Hamstring muscle that runs on the back of your thigh helps in knee bending and works closely with the glute muscles to extend the hip. Tight Hamstrings can result from a variety of reasons, ranging from lack of physical activity, genetically or naturally short hams, overworked hamstrings, weak core muscles, weak glutes, weak hamstrings … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Tight Hamstrings
Brisk walking is an aerobic exercise. It is a moderate-intensity workout. 2. Brisk walking can be quantified by walking speed or the number of steps taken in a minute. According to the studies, cadence(number of steps/ min) of 100 or more gives you a moderate-intensity workout. In terms of walking speed, 5-6km/hour is considered good … Continue reading 7 Things You Need To Know About BRISK WALKING
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