Prevalence of stroke in India: Why Tricity should be concerned

May 11, 2022
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Among the leading causes of disability in India is stroke. According to the Indian Stroke Association, stroke risk among Indianshas increased nearly 100% in the past few decades.India, alone, accounts for 60% of all stroke patients globally A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the b...
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Allergies- The Hidden Threat to Immune System

May 11, 2022
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Pollen, dust, and food-induced respiratoryallergies and autoimmune diseases in India are getting worse with climate change. Allergies are often triggered by specific substances and can even turn serious within minutes if left untreated. Allergy testing could help in revealing what initiates your all...
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Pollution & Health: How to Overcome the Odds?

April 15, 2022
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India was recently ranked as the 5th country in terms of its contribution to pollution by IQAir. These rankings clearly show that you cannot ignore the impacts of air pollution on health and quality of life. Pollution seems to contribute to an assortment of health conditions. Pollution can affect yo...
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World Health Day 2022: How to live a healthier post-pandemic

April 15, 2022
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The Covid-19 pandemic has been a life-changing global event that has had tremendous impacts on the body and minds of everyone. It has managed to create various emotional challenges in virtually all of us, which can easily result in physical health concerns as well. When you are struggling with some...
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Mental Health Special: Tips to Ease Stress Levels

March 23, 2022
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If the reports are to be believed, Tricity residents are increasingly investing in therapy for mental wellbeing. While this is a great move to keep a tab on your mental health, it is alarmingly unsettling for the next generation. For the city beautiful to see a surge in people seeking professional h...
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10 Essential Blood Tests Everyone Should Get Regularly

February 21, 2022
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Everyone wants to be healthy. When you are healthy, you feel great! And you want to make sure you feel great most of the time – which is probably why you are reading this article. An important way to make sure you stay healthy is to get regular lab tests. That’s because, without lab tests, it is har...
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TSH Levels: Low to high ranges, symptoms, and what they mean

February 21, 2022
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A TSH test can be conducted to evaluate the performance of your thyroid gland. TSH levels can help in seeing if your thyroid gland is functioning the way it needs to. TSH levels can tell you if your thyroid gland is underactive, also known as hypothyroidism, or overactive, also known as hyperthyroid...
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HbA1C Test – A Smart Means to Map Glucose Level in the Body

February 5, 2022
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The A1C test, also known as an HbA1C, hemoglobin A1C, glycated hemoglobin, or glycosylated hemoglobin test, is a blood test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. It shows your average blood sugar levels for the past two to three months. This is a broader test than conventional glucose monitoring, w...
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What is the hs-CRP Test? Know its Symptoms

January 21, 2022
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The hs-CRP test stands for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test. It is a blood test that is done to check the levels of C-reactive protein in your blood. The levels of the C-reactive protein (CRP) can increase if there is some inflammation present in your body. A coronary artery disease must be...
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