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Sight is one of our most important senses. To ensure that your vision is not compromised, regular eye examinations are essential. This is regardless of age and overall health because the only way to diagnose eye problems in the early stages is with a comprehensive eye exam. By arresting them in time, many eye disorders can be easily controlled and treated.
During a routine eye examination, the doctor will look into a number of aspects of your eye's health. An eye examination can also in...more
During a routine eye examination, the doctor will look into a number of aspects of your eye's health. An eye examination can also in...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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As we age we get wiser for our experiences and knowledge, but it is also an accepted fact that our body and organ system get much weaker and there may be little that we can do about it. As we hit the middle ages, we start to experience problems such as wrinkles or greying of hair and general fatigue and tiredness after a short amount of activity. However, the real trouble starts when major system dysfunctions, such as the eyes and the vision.
Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more
Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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When the finer details are not so fine- Presbyopia. When you reach your mid-forties, you will notice certain changes in your eyesight. Reading fine print becomes harder. You begin to hold things at a distance to be able to read them clearly. If routine activities like using your mobile phone, browsing the net, and reading the menu card become challenging, you may have presbyopia. This visual condition affects almost everyone over the age of forty-five.
This happens as we grow old, when ...more
This happens as we grow old, when ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is LASIK ?
Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) uses a computer controlled laser to reshape the eye's cornea ( the transparent part in the front region of the eye), so as to enable light passing through it to focus correctly onto the retina of the eye.
When do you need this surgery?
This surgical procedure is ideal for people having following conditions making spectacle use mandatory :
1. Myopia or nearsightedness - Far off objects appears blurry...more
Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) uses a computer controlled laser to reshape the eye's cornea ( the transparent part in the front region of the eye), so as to enable light passing through it to focus correctly onto the retina of the eye.
When do you need this surgery?
This surgical procedure is ideal for people having following conditions making spectacle use mandatory :
1. Myopia or nearsightedness - Far off objects appears blurry...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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As we age we get wiser for our experiences and knowledge, but it is also an accepted fact that our body and organ system get much weaker and there may be little that we can do about it. As we hit the middle ages, we start to experience problems such as wrinkles or greying of hair and general fatigue and tiredness after a short amount of activity. However, the real trouble starts when major system dysfunctions, such as the eyes and the vision.
Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more
Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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As we age we get wiser for our experiences and knowledge, but it is also an accepted fact that our body and organ system get much weaker and there may be little that we can do about it. As we hit the middle ages, we start to experience problems such as wrinkles or greying of hair and general fatigue and tiredness after a short amount of activity. However, the real trouble starts when major system dysfunctions, such as the eyes and the vision.
Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more
Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में स्वास्थय पर ध्यान दे पाना मुश्किल होता जा रहा है । कम समय में ज़्यादा काम पूरा करने की होड़ में हम सम्पूर्ण पौष्टिक आहार लेने के बजाय फ़ास्ट फ़ूड और झटपट बनने वाले स्नैक्स से काम चला लेते हैं। ऐसे में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी एक आम समस्या बनती जा रही है। खासकर महिलाओं में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी होना सामान्य बात हो गयी है। पर हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी के चलते शारीरिक रूप से आपको कई दिक्कतें आ सकती है। जैसे लगातार थकान महसूस होना, कमज़ोरी आना, चिड़चिड़ापन , पीरियड्स में तेज़ दर्द होना आदि। ऐ...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cholesterol is a necessary substance for every cell. It plays an important role in producing vitamin d and hormones, which are necessary for our body.
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Our liver produces cholesterol for our body but we can also consume it from animal products.
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When there is too much fat in our blood this condition is known as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia. High cholesterol increases the chances of getting heart-related diseases like heart attacks and other he...more
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Our liver produces cholesterol for our body but we can also consume it from animal products.
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When there is too much fat in our blood this condition is known as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia. High cholesterol increases the chances of getting heart-related diseases like heart attacks and other he...more
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Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Voice box is also known as the larynx. It helps in breathing, swallowing, and helps the food to stay out of the trachea, which is known as the windpipe. Voice box is generally removed if the patient is suffering from cancer or any other chronic disease.
Removal of Voice Box (Laryngectomy):
In the process of Laryngectomy, surgeons create an opening in the front of the neck by trimming and turning the trachea. This opening is also known as stoma and it becomes the new passage for...more
Removal of Voice Box (Laryngectomy):
In the process of Laryngectomy, surgeons create an opening in the front of the neck by trimming and turning the trachea. This opening is also known as stoma and it becomes the new passage for...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dyslipidemia is a condition in which the patient has high or low levels of lipid in the blood. Lipids are fatty substances in the blood like cholesterol and triglycerides. A balanced and healthy diet can help the patient regulate Dyslipidemia condition. However, medication is often recommended by doctors in most cases.
Dyslipidemia is caused due to various reasons. Some common reasons are the high level of bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides in...more
Dyslipidemia is caused due to various reasons. Some common reasons are the high level of bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides in...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Food plays a vital role in lowering cholesterol apart from timely medication. Here is a list of 10 food items that contribute to a great extent in lowering the cholesterol level:
Oats: Changing the morning meal is the first action you should take. Oatmeal can bring down the LDL level to a staggering 5.3 percent in a matter of 6 weeks. It contains beta-glucan, which is capable of absorbing the LDL present in the blood.
Red wine: You can cheer to reduced cholesterol with a glass ...more
Oats: Changing the morning meal is the first action you should take. Oatmeal can bring down the LDL level to a staggering 5.3 percent in a matter of 6 weeks. It contains beta-glucan, which is capable of absorbing the LDL present in the blood.
Red wine: You can cheer to reduced cholesterol with a glass ...more
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What is adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis is a condition in which the endometrial lining of the uterus breaks through and encroaches into the muscular myometrial wall of the uterus. These displaced endometrial tissues react to the hormones every month as per the menstrual cycle- thickening- growing- breaking- bleeding. Adenomyosis can be seen throughout the uterus or can be localised to a single spot as well.
The condition is not life threatening but the pain and amount of bleeding comp...more
Adenomyosis is a condition in which the endometrial lining of the uterus breaks through and encroaches into the muscular myometrial wall of the uterus. These displaced endometrial tissues react to the hormones every month as per the menstrual cycle- thickening- growing- breaking- bleeding. Adenomyosis can be seen throughout the uterus or can be localised to a single spot as well.
The condition is not life threatening but the pain and amount of bleeding comp...more
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Cholesterol is one of those terminologies that need a clear and fresh understanding, right from scratch. It is nothing but obvious and common for you to primarily know about the ill effects of cholesterol and what it does to your body; from increasing the risks of cardio-vascular diseases to adding to your waistline. However, it is time we all got a fresh perspective on what cholesterol is.
So, to start off, what is actually cholesterol?
It is waxy substance produced by the liver wh...more
So, to start off, what is actually cholesterol?
It is waxy substance produced by the liver wh...more
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Carotid artery disease occurs when an oily, waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are arteries that supply oxygenated blood to your brain, face, scalp, and neck.
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.
When thi...more
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.
When thi...more
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Dates Can Control Cholesterol - Know More!
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The fiber and beta carotene content in carrots makes them extremely healthy. Carrots also have a number of other nutrients including Vitamins B8, K, A and C as well as iron, folate, potassium, copper and manganese.
Here are the benefits which these nutrients give to your body:
Reduces cholesterol: Studies have shown that eating carrots lowers your blood cholesterol level. The most recent theory for why this happens is because carrots have a large amount of soluble fib...more
Here are the benefits which these nutrients give to your body:
Reduces cholesterol: Studies have shown that eating carrots lowers your blood cholesterol level. The most recent theory for why this happens is because carrots have a large amount of soluble fib...more
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