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Supplements for Your Excellent Health: Key Nutrients
Maintaining optimal health in today’s fast-paced life can be challenging. A balanced diet is fundamental, but it may sometimes fall short of providing all the essential vitamins and minerals your body requires. Specific vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients play key roles in supporting immunity, energy levels, bone strength, and overall well-being [1]. This article reviews…
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What to Know Before Taking a Substitute Medicine: 3 Key Things to Consider
Substitute medicines, commonly known as generic drugs, are alternatives to brand-name drugs. They contain the same active ingredients and are expected to provide similar therapeutic effects. Before switching to a substitute medicine, it’s important to understand how it works, why it may cost less, and what factors to consider to ensure your treatment remains safe…
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Understanding The Basics of Oral Hygiene
According to the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) definition of oral health, ‘Oral health involves the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and show emotions through various facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort, or disease of the craniofacial complex (head, face, and oral cavity)’ [1]. Simply put, oral hygiene refers to…
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Achilles Tendinitis Exercises
Achilles tendinitis, also known as Achilles tendonitis, is a common injury or disorder that often occurs following excessive or sudden increases in physical activity. Key symptoms typically include tightness, discomfort, or pain in the tendon area, and limited ankle mobility. It is important to differentiate this from related, more severe conditions: Achilles tendinosis: Characterised by…
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Essential Dental Care Tips from Dentists
What does dental care mean? Good oral hygiene, often referred to as dental care, involves the cleaning and maintenance of your teeth, gums, and tongue to prevent issues like tooth decay and gum disease [1]. It primarily includes regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental check-ups. While the term oral care sometimes includes broader concerns like…
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Psoriasis: 7 Common Triggers and How to Avoid Them
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the skin, and its development is often influenced by a combination of genetics and environmental factors [1]. In this condition, an overactive immune system mistakenly signals skin cells to grow too quickly. This rapid turnover leads to the characteristic signs of psoriasis. Psoriasis symptoms typically include…
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8 Amazing Ber Fruit (Jujube) Health Benefits and Its Nutritional Value
Ziziphus jujuba, commonly known as the Jujube fruit or Indian jujube (or Ber in Hindi), is a small, soft, and crispy fruit known for its sweet taste. This fruit typically appears red, yellowish-brown, or sometimes white, with a globose or oblong shape, measuring about 2–5 cm. Its mild, pleasant scent is often compared to that…
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7 Amazing Health Benefits of Isabgol (Psyllium Husk)
Isabgol, also known as psyllium husk (Plantago ovata), is a natural source of soluble fibre that has been used in Indian households for centuries. While most people know it as a simple remedy for constipation, its health benefits go far beyond digestion [5]. From supporting heart health and managing cholesterol to aiding in weight control…
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Top 16 Health Benefits of Eating Chiku (Sapota)
Chiku (Manilkara zapota), also known as sapota or Sapodilla, is a tropical fruit that delights the palate while offering impressive health benefits [5]. Packed with essential nutrients and polyphenols, this sweet, creamy fruit supports digestion, boosts the immune system, and may contribute to overall cellular health [4], [6]. Thanks to its rich fibre content and…
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Chikungunya Virus: What Do You Need To Know?
Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus [1]. The name “Chikungunya” means “to become contorted” in the Makonde language, referring to the bent posture resulting from severe joint pain [1]. The disease is caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an alphavirus belonging…
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