The incidence of diabetes is rapidly rising around the world. In 2017, nearly 430 million people were diagnosed with diabetes – 80% of whom comes from low to middle-income countries – and it is projected to grow to about 629 million by the year 2045. This rapid increase in the number of people with diabetes […]

As we grow older, the importance of a healthy lifestyle and diet come into focus. We take up yoga or distance running to keep ourselves active. And we pay closer attention to what — and how much — we eat. Many of us also take up gardening for its benefits to our physical and mental […]

A lot of people would like to believe that “age is just a number,” but is it true?  Are there ways on how to slow down biological aging? The Aging Process “Aging” is a normal process associated with the changes in the dynamics of the social, emotional, psychological, and biological aspects of your life. Many good things […]

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common than many people think. Because carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, it often goes unnoticed until it is too late. To make matters worse, there are many common household sources of carbon monoxide that your family may be easily exposed to. Learn more about this silent killer and […]

Blisters are a pretty common occurrence, especially for folks who are active or if their work requires them to be on their feet. Knowing the right first aid for blisters can help prevent infection and aids in helping blisters heal faster. What is a blister? Blisters are a pocket or a bubble of fluid that’s found under […]

Food gives you the energy and strength you need for the day. What’s more, how healthy you are depends, in many ways, on how healthily you eat. That is why it is essential to prepare and handle food properly, to keep it fresh and prevent contamination. If you are not careful, you might consume contaminated […]

We often worry about our heart health, digestive health or mental health. But all too often, we forget or deprioritize our eye health, skipping visits to the eye doctor as long as everything looks okay. Our vision is one of our most important senses, and it’s critical in almost everything we do in our daily […]

Today, we do everything online - from meetings to classes and the like. It's highly convenient that we can still do work even in lockdown. But now that we spend most hours of our day before a screen, can it be harmful? Is screen fatigue real? If so, how do you deal with it? Find […]

In general, headaches are common and not a cause for alarm. According to some experts, there are actually over 100 types of headaches each with different triggers, characteristics, and underlying causes. A headache with eye pain can feel like a double whammy, especially when it interferes with your work or other activities. Learn more about […]