Altitude sickness broadly refers to three clinical entities – acute mountain sickness, high-altitude pulmonary edema, and high-altitude cerebral edema. Altitude sickness typically occurs at altitudes exceeding 2500m (~8000 feet) and is characterized by the following symptoms: Headache Weakness Fatigue Listlessness...
The health and fitness industry has gotten a makeover in the last decade. From new exercise regimes such as CrossFit and soul cycle, to break through diet plans and nutritional revelations; no stone has been left unturned when it comes...
Any mom that is expecting knows to do research based on the items that will be needed before the baby arrives. And other than knowing to have plenty of clothing, diapers, bottles, a breast pump if nursing, and furniture such...
Globally, cardiovascular disease accounts for almost one-third of all deaths, and is expected to overtake infectious disease as the leading cause of mortality in developing nations by 2020 [1]. To that end, there is a focus today on telemedicine...
When it comes to beard growth, many men who want to grow and maintain their beards properly are not given the best advice and are oftentimes using the wrong products. While they may think they are using a special oil...
When it comes to getting in shape, the hard work doesn’t take place in the gym, the hard work takes place in the kitchen. If you’re looking to get in shape, it doesn’t matter how hard you work in the...
Whenever a couple is trying to conceive, there are various fertility-tracking methods to find out when one is ovulating. After all, any couple trying to conceive will want to make sure that they get the timing right so that the...
The importance of brushing twice daily is reinforced time and again but many often ignore the important aspect of maintaining oral hygiene around the teeth through another important medium: dental floss. Though a second fiddle to brushing, there are many...
Omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish oil are essential to maintaining a healthy body and mind, however, our bodies do not produce omega 3 fatty acids. Hence, resorting to a supplement and having a healthy diet that consists...
