Calcium. What is the first thing that pops up in your mind after you hear, or read this word? Strong bones, and healthy teeth, right? Indeed, a body needs sufficient amount of calcium to give enough strength to a body. Also, sufficient calcium content in teeth makes them healthy, and strong. You must have seen…
Lifestyle is one of the prime factors that affect your health. Various lifestyle choices that you make affect your physical being, including your joints and muscles – especially if you are suffering from arthritis. Arthritis is a musculoskeletal disorder that is marked by joint stiffness, pain, and inflammation. It commonly affects people (from both sexes)…
Heel pain is one of the most common ailments reported across the world. The main reason or cause of this pain is overuse, or injury to the heel. The intensity of the pain can vary from faint to unbearable. This pain is associated with the heel bone, which is the largest of all the 26…
Shoulder pain is a common ache reported around the world. Various estimates suggest that almost 67% of people experience shoulder pain and discomfort at some point in their life. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, and it comprises tendons, muscles, and ligaments. All these are responsible for shoulder…
The change of weather is enjoyed by many, but for some people, it can be painful. When it is cold, snowy or rainy, people start experiencing pain in various parts of the body, specifically joints. Nowadays, joint pain due to weather is becoming a common ailment. Most commonly, this pain is referred as arthritis. It…
Most people take painkillers to overcome their pain. Also, they think that they are treating their disease. However, the truth is that pain killer medications may simply mask your symptoms, and reduce the pain. They don’t treat the root cause of the pain. Hence, it is important to remain cautious while using these painkillers. The…
The spine or vertebral column is part of the axial skeleton that supports the human body and facilitates movements. Spinal cancers are the forms of cancer that may develop in the nerves, bones, and tissues that form the spine. Spinal cancer is not a common disease. However, it is always better to treat it in…
With billions of cellphone users across the world and even more users adding to the list every day, there has been an upward trend of orthopedic conditions arising due to overuse of cellphone. This trend is more prevalent in youngsters as the number of kids using a cellphone is ever-increasing. Experts suggest that using a…
Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline to bring mental, physical and spiritual alignment in humans. Yoga was well preserved for centuries by the Indians and was practiced as a tool to balance the body, mind and soul. With the growing popularity of yoga and acceptance of its benefits by the western civilization, the practice of…
Have you ever counted the number of hours you sit in a day? You would be surprised to know that on an average, an adult spends 9.7 hours/ day sitting and the number can go up to 15 for office workers. This trend of a sedentary lifestyle in the digital age has become a global…
