For health professionals, posting a single negative comment on their Facebook profiles may hinder their credibility with current or potential clients, according to a study. The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, show that Facebook posts that may affect people’s perceptions of professionalism. Researchers found that only one subtle comment posted expressing workplace frustration was enough for people to view one as a less credible health professional. […]

While many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, very few know about the other ways the broth brings relief, a dietician says. A hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup may help clear nasal congestion and ease cold symptoms. When you have a cold, it is also important to stay hydrated, Health Day quoted Sandy Allonen, clinical dietician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, as […]

Humans are social animals, who rely on a safe, secure, social surrounding to survive and thrive. However, each of us is capable of feeling lonely. Loneliness is actually a state of mind associated with the feeling of sadness or distress about being by yourself or feeling disconnected from the world around you. It is both complex and unique to each individual. Loneliness has become an invisible epidemic affecting millions of […]

Who doesn’t like to eat this tiny juicy fruit? Grapes are a fruit which is loved by all and are also good for health. The fruit contains rich amount of nutrients, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins which are necessary for maintaing overall health Here are some health benefits of the juicy fruit: Lowers cholesterol levels Grapes help lower cholesterol levels as it contains a compound named pterostilbene in it. Bone health […]

  We often hear it said that sugar is white poison, and if you didn’t take it seriously until now, it’s time you changed your view. Believe it or not, sugar is one of the worst enemies for your health, waistline, teeth, internal organs and overall well-being, for several reasons. Here, we have a list of downsides to sugar-loaded products, so take a quick look and see for yourself just […]

Ayurveda is the ancient science of natural medicine with roots going to back Vedic India. The name is derived from Sanskrit, where ‘ayur’ means longevity or life and ‘veda’ means science. Ayurvedic practitioners believe in the body’s ability to heal itself, when supported with the right choices of food, herbs, a healthy and positive bent of mind and appropriate life style modifications. A lot of focus is placed on creating […]

Drinking packaged water may appear to be good for health but you are wrong. A new study has revealed, that it may be exposing your body to an onslaught of chemicals. Recently, a research was conducted by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 18 bottled water companies in Mumbai and revealed the presence of harmful chemicals in samples of bottled water. The centre took 5-5 sample from the 18 bottled water […]

We live in a society of instant gratification in every way and that extends to our food as well. We want our food right now, without any effort or time involved. We want to grab it off a shelf, open a box, pop it in the microwave and eat in less then 2 minutes. While this may be convenient in busy, stressful lifestyles, it is also reeking havoc on your […]

The rules of staying fit seem very easy to follow. Eating well, working out, getting enough sleep and you will be the healthiest person, right? Surprisingly, it is more complicated than that. Often the very choices you make to benefit your health can be the same ones that hurt you in the end. Read the article and find out which unexpected habits can be causing you harm. Using of hand […]

One of the most essential ingredient for a person’s health and wellbeing is getting enough sleep. Getting quality sleep is one of the most important things that your body requires to function properly but do you know that how you sleep is also important. Have you ever noticed the way how you sleep? Sleep specialists recommend sleeping on your side in order to rest more comfortably or bending the knees […]