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Sitting at your desk for eight hours (or more) a day and heading to the gym in the evening to balance it out? Prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, disrupts metabolism, slows blood flow, and increases the risk of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Experts emphasize breaking up sedentary periods every…
You rely on your feet every time you walk, stand, pivot or balance, yet many of the movements and pressures they absorb happen without conscious attention. Research in posture science and musculoskeletal health shows that repeated daily behaviours influence how your feet distribute weight, stabilise joints and cushion impact. Even small patterns, such as the…
NEW DELHI: Communities living around areas in India that witness mining operations are showing measurable signs of lung impairment and heavy-metal exposure, according to new data tabled in Lok Sabha.The health ministry, citing Indian Council of Medical Research studies, has confirmed that residents in mining belts face risks comparable to those for workers directly involved…
Kidney disease has long been considered a progressive and irreversible condition, where treatment focuses only on slowing decline rather than restoring lost function. However, a promising scientific discovery challenges that belief. Researchers have identified a potential way to reverse kidney damage by blocking the activity of ceramides, a type of fat molecule linked to cellular…
Vitamin K insufficiency can lead to Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, bleeding disorders, bone weakness, and can further worsen existing liver ailments. The term vitamin K describes a class of fat soluble compounds that are vital to the organism. In order to stop excessive bleeding and preserve proper haemostasis, it is essential for activating a…
Dry skin tops the list of kidney disease signs that show up on the skin. In CKD patients, up to 72% face xerosis, making skin rough, scaly, and tight. Since kidneys control sweat and oil glands; poor function dries them out. This worsens with disease stage, hitting dialyzed kids harder than early cases. The itch…
Liver disease also presents with various skin pigmentary changes, which may cause darkened patches or blotchy skin. This is thought to arise from hormonal imbalances and chronic inflammation. There may be characteristic specific nail changes, such as Terry’s nails (white nails with a narrow pink band at the tip) or Muehrcke’s lines (white bands across…
Vitamin B6, an essential nutrient also known as pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, plays a crucial role in over 140 functions in the body, including brain development, immune system support, and the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. While most people obtain sufficient amounts from a balanced diet rich in poultry, fish, eggs, starchy vegetables, and…
The liver performs essential functions involving detoxification, hormone regulation and nutrient metabolism, and changes in its performance often become visible on the skin before other symptoms appear. A study published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology examining cutaneous manifestations of chronic liver disease highlights how shifts in pigmentation, vascular behaviour and skin texture can…
Protecting cardiovascular health is not just about individual foods but the overall combination eaten at a single meal. When large amounts of salt, sugar, and saturated fat are consumed together, the body faces a sudden metabolic and vascular load that disrupts normal functioning. This combination forces the heart and blood vessels to work harder, alters…
