ACTIV TIPS 1. Strokes occur due to decrease in blood supply to the brain or defects in blood vessel. 2. Common risk factors for stroke are diabetes, high BP, obesity, family history and smoking. 3. Symptoms of impending stroke are, inability to smile, weakness in the arm, slurred speech. 4. Stroke is a medical emergency […]
Polio is a highly infectious viral illness that mainly affects young children. The virus can transmit from person to person which spread mainly through fecal-oral route or sometimes by contaminated water or food. Polio virus multiplies in the intestine and from there enters the nervous system and can cause paralysis. Fever, fatigue, vomiting, stiffness in […]
ActivTips: 1. People working at a desk usually spend close to 160 hours per month seated. This leads to various health and posture issues. 2. Sitting continuously for long periods of time strains the spine and the muscles around the spine, including your back and neck. 3. Changing positions every 30-60 minutes can be extremely […]
Activ Tips. 1. Develop strong bones by taking adequate calcium and vitamin D in diet. 2. Exercise regularly to strengthen bones. 3. Elderly people must be careful as older people are more prone to fractures. 4. Preexisting diseases must be assessed and treated. 5. Women should be careful as they are more prone to osteoporosis. […]
ActivTips: – Maintain a proper posture appropriate to activity being indulged in. Rest, a good diet and regular exercise all contribute to a healthy musculoskeletal system. Sleeping on the stomach can strain the back, sleeping on the side with a pillow between the knees helps reduce back pain. Low Back Pain ranked as one […]
Research reveals that an average person checks his or her phone every six and a half minutes in a 16-hour waking cycle. Widespread overuse of mobile phones is resulting in a harmful condition known as Text Neck. Regular changes in posture has been shown to reduce stiffness, build strength, reduce severity and minimize recurrences of neck pain. […]
ActivHealth Tips: Unclean hands lead to the spread of infection. Regular hand washing limits spread of diseases Follow all the steps of hand washing (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry). Use soap and water Global Hand washing Day is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness to improve hand washing practices by using soap and water […]
Arthritis is a chronic disease which affects the joints of the body both large and small joints. These diseases are a common cause of discomfort and disability. Seek a medical opinion early if you have pain or discomfort in joints or backache. Early diagnosis and treatment reduce disability. Exercise regularly, restrict alcohol and smoking, maintain […]
ActivHealth Tips 285 Million people visually impaired 4 out of 5 cases are avoidable 90% of the visually impaired people are from developing countries Global Action Plan – the reduction in prevalence of avoidable blindness and visual impairment by 25% by 2019 Every October 8, World Sight Day is celebrated to communicate the importance of healthy […]
William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura (for their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites) &Youyou Tu (for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria) Malaria and Artemisinin Malaria claims more than 450,000 lives every year and 3.4 billion or close to 50% of world’s population at risk of contracting mosquito-borne disease India […]
