Health

All you need to know about knee replacement surgery as the largest hinge joint in our body and an essential part of an active and healthy lifestyle, good knees are extremely important to the human body. Your ability to bend or flex the knee and at times even walk can be greatly affected due to…

Erectile dysfunction is a medical condition when men face difficulties to get or sustain an erection which is needed for sexual intercourse. The nerve fires in the brain when you are turned on which causes blood to flow into the penis. This causes an erection that makes you ready for sex. However, if you have regular…

In this fast moving world lives a selfish creature called human being, and this creature is not only selfish but also very egoistic for their own well-being. But a part of this self-centred creature there are many species which are always been rejected or being treated inferior for no matter what reason. These species either…

Diabetes Mellitus is a serious life-long health condition that occurs when the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood (insulin) is too high as the body is not able to use it properly. If left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious health complications for the patient. It is a chronic, metabolic disorder…

Asthma is a common inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterised by variable and recurring symptoms that include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Depending on the individual, these symptoms can become worse at night or while participating in certain activities. For a family of an asthmatic,…

As per the scientific definition, proteins are the building blocks of our body. They are the reason behind our muscle regeneration (due to daily wear and tear) and help speed up recovery and gain strength. Animal protein helps maintain a well-balanced diet for most non-vegetarians, while vegetarians often feel that they have fewer choices, but…

High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, eminently called as The Atkins Diet, is widely endorsed as effective weight loss plans. These programs generally recommend that dieters get 30% to 50% of their total calories from protein. Based on decades of research, low-carb diets have been linked to benefits including: fast weight loss, reduced hunger, insulin and blood sugar maintained…

The rising air pollution in India has become a major concern. While we are taking every step to deal with air pollution outdoors, we also need to do something for the contaminated indoor air. Infographic created by kent.co.in

The indoor air is 4 to 5 times more polluted than outside air. This indicates that the air we breathe inside our home is stale and infested with contaminants. As most of us spend 80% – 90% of our time indoor, the risk of developing acute respiratory problems, skin allergies or other ailments is quite…

If you prefer a quick, fun and visual explanation of asbestos in your home, head over to the Asbestos in the Home infographic below. This information highlights some of the points from above, whilst also adding some additional facts and information.  

Most of us sit at a desk in front of a computer most of the day, probably 6 to 8 hours! During that time we tend to slouch as we get tired. This bad habit leads increasingly to bad posture, which can severely affect our health over the long term. To combat this we need…

With the advent of online shopping, you can get practically anything nowadays. From sofas to jewelry, video game consoles to groceries, from fabrics to clothing, to cars and rented helicopters. But, on the other side of the spectrum, the Internet is also a haven for anonymous sellers of narcotics and firearms. Somewhere between sofas and…

Ayurvedic products can take care of skin and body with no harm. Check out infographic for details of products that are most commonly used. Read more information at shankara.com

The facts presented in this infographic are supported by numerous studies linking obesity to diabetes. Added to that is a growing body of research which suggest that overweight diabetes sufferers can alleviate their symptoms, even force the disease into remission, simply by reducing the body weight to a normal range. [via]

There are 4 popular methods used to cheat the dreaded hair drug test. This infographic explains how they compare, how drugs get into your hair and how long they remain. [via]