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What is a Biomarker? Why is it important in Healthcare?

Summary Biomarkers, short for ‘Biological Markers’ are a physical, chemical or biological characteristic that is present in the human body, and measurable too. The measure of one or more biomarkers

War against Obesity

Obese people seeking to lose weight have a wavering mind regarding what they should be eating to achieve weight loss. Some people also have the habit of following everything that

Seven common genetic diseases you might inherit from your elders

Table of Content Overview Introduction Single gene or monogenic inheritance disorders Multifactorial or Polygenic inheritance disorders Mitochondrial inheritance disorders Overview Some diseases run in the family, which means, one

Polypharmacy in the Elderly: Risks, Benefits, Management Strategies

Overview Polypharmacy is the consumption of multiple medicines, in order to manage one or more ailments. This situation can occur at any age, but it is more common in the

Digital Detox – Reducing Screen Time and Improving Mental Health

Overview The convergence of Computing Devices, Internet and social media, is a deadly combination that is drastically increasing screen-time, and affecting the mental health of their users. This is a

Liver Detox – Myth or Science?

The liver is the largest and one of the most important organs in the body, with over 500 functions known till date. One of these functions is filtering the blood

First Aid is the Best Aid!

First aid is the first and immediate aid given to anyone who has had an illness or injury, small or serious. This is protection offered to save, prevent deterioration of

Nutritional Diet for Seniors – Is South Indian diet the ideal one?

Age-related decline in bodily functions, organs and tissues of the body, is a natural process and accelerates with each passing decade. This decline causes several challenges that prevent seniors from

Positive thinking and gratitude, how they impact your life

Positive Thinking and Gratitude are concepts that have been handed down to us from community elders, over centuries. They form the backbone of teachings in almost every religion of the

How to train, and not train, for a Half Marathon

Overview In recent years, more and more people across the world are taking up marathoning. Marathoners and event-management companies in Tier-1 cities of India have jumped into the fray, sensing

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