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Also known as “congenital abnormality”, a birth defect can be defined as a health problem or a physical abnormality, which can be mild or severe. While some birth defects are life-threatening, others can be treated with medications. According to the Boston Children’s Hospital, the most common birth defects are heart defects, cleft lip/palate, Down syndrome …

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Skin is the largest organ of our body that acts as a barrier against any infections. The skin round the eyes is thinner and more delicate than that in other parts of the body and it can get easily damaged by vigorous rubbing, not moisturizing, and not getting enough sleep. This may lead to wrinkles, …

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Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health. It will help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure and various other serious health conditions. Several factors influence body weight. These factors include environment, family history and genetics, metabolism (the way your body changes food and oxygen into …

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Each year, as the calendar turns to January, millions of people make New Year resolutions mostly centered on popular genres such as health and fitness. However, research shows that while about 60% of us make New Year’s resolutions, only about 8% of us are successful in achieving them (www.inc.com). Regardless of whether they succeeded with …

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Developing and following healthy lifestyle habits can help you stay fit and increase longevity. Let’s take a look at 8 habits that can promote physical and mental well-being. Check The Infographic Below

Feeling threatened or under pressure while facing a challenging situation like a job interview, exam, or moving to a new place, is quite normal. Feeling anxious is often considered healthy as it motivates you to work harder and to do a better job.  But when anxiety persists or becomes overwhelming, and when worries and fears …

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Older adults should remain stay as active as possible, and exercise in a safe and healthy way. Physical activity can strengthen the body, ward off disease, boost mood, improve sleep, and much more. Outdoor activities are a great way for seniors to get some physical exercise. However, the cold and snowy weather can put a …

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Breast cancer is one of the most common and complex diseases affecting American women. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated there would be 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women in the US in 2019 and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that about 1 in 8 women born today …

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Winter has arrived, ushering in the holiday season but also bringing along a whole new set of problems to deal with. A major setback in winter is that cold weather can damage your hair as badly as it affects your skin. The falling temperature can wreak havoc on your hair and lead to split ends …

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Many diseases and infections are spread by not washing hands. That’s why it’s important to make hand hygiene a part of your daily routine. Every year, the first week of December is observed as National Hand Washing Awareness Week. This year, National Hand Washing Awareness Week is from December 2-8. Sponsored by the Henry the …

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