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Medication adherence is a term that refers to how well patients take their medications as prescribed. This could include how many tablets to take, how often in a week, at what time in a day, whether it has to be taken before or after food and so on. The non adherence of patients to medication is becoming a growing concern among healthcare professionals as the treatment process can be handicapped by and proved ineffective. If you find yourself guilty of not taking your medications regularly, it is probably due toRead More

While drinking alcohol is itself not necessarily a problem, drinking too much can cause a range of consequences, and increases your risk for a variety of problems. According to the NIAAA, men who take five or more drinks during a single drinking session or more than 14 drinks in a week, and women who have four or more drinks during a day or more than seven drinks a week are considered heavy drinkers. As long as you are not a heavy drinker, your health risks from alcohol are low. AccordingRead More

According to the American Lung Association, cigarettes contain about 600 ingredients which burn to generate over 7000 chemicals, many of which are poisonous. At least 69 of these chemicals are carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and others lead to several health complications which can have devastating long-term  effects on the various organ systems. Tobacco itself contains harmful substances like nicotine, acetone, tar and carbon monoxide that can affect nearly every organ in the body. Here are some of the ways in which the habit of smoking can affect your health: Cancer Smoking canRead More

Universally, apples are among the most frequently consumed fruits, especially due to their attractive colour, sweet taste and easy availability. A lot of research has been done on the health benefits of apples to find out if there is really any truth in the age-old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!”. These are the top health benefits of apples as found by various studies: Apples for a Healthy Heart Apples contain phytonutrients or phytochemicals which act as antioxidants and pectins which are soluble fibres, both of whichRead More

Oats are whole grains from Avena sativa and are packed with nutrients. For the purpose of human consumption, oat grains are milled, steamed, heated and then cooled in a kiln in order to make it flavourful. Then, they are rolled cut or ground to produce flakes, oatmeal or flour. Here are 5 reasons why you need to start including oats as a part of your regular diet:   Nutritional Value   100 grams of oats can make up for a major part of the nutrients you need for the day.Read More

How is green tea beneficial to health? Green tea comes from Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub that grows in the mountainous regions of India, China, India and other countries. Despite going through the process of steaming, pan-frying and drying, green tea leaves continue to maintain important molecules called polyphenols, which are attributed to its many health benefits. Here’s what studies say about the effects of green tea on your health: Boosting Overall Health The polyphenols in green tea including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and flavonols like  catechins. While catechins are naturalRead More

Stress is a feeling of strain and pressure – in small amounts, stress is often beneficial and even healthy. However, excessive amounts of stress can be harmful – both physically and mentally. It is also known to increase the risk of stroke, heart attacks, ulcers and mental illnesses such as depression. By managing stressful situations through healthy distractions, it becomes easier to stay healthy. Here are 5 ways in which you can stay stress-free. Listen to Music Relaxing music can be a great mood-changer. When situations – be it atRead More