AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It destroys the body’s immune system and makes one vulnerable to infections. To break down Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, ‘acquired’ implies that you catch the infection, that is, HIV; ‘immune deficiency’ stands for the breaking down of the body’s immune system and the resulting inability to fight diseases; ‘syndrome’ stands for all the diseases that result due to HIV.
Don’t you hate it when you are in this room full of people, and there is an important presentation going on, and all of a sudden people start noticing a foul smell coming from somewhere and people start complaining about it! Supposedly it’s you, and your feet stink, and up until now you didn’t realize people noticed. Would you want people to know these stinky feet are yours? Forget about finding out, you shouldn’t be in such a position in the first place. We often tend to neglect our feet and shoe care and hence land in such a soup. We suffocate our feet by wearing socks, stuffy sandals and closed shoes for long hours leading them to sweat and stink bad. Our feet take the beating every time. Avoid any such major embarrassment to you and your self esteem in just a few simple steps improving the health of your feet:
It’s always said that, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. That’s true, however, a lesser known fact is that vegetables are as important as fruits in your diet, to keep you healthy, help weight loss, and boost the happy hormones. Bored of having same old food every day? Spice up your food with various changes in your diet! Here are some tips to have tasty, healthy and genius ways to use veggies in your diet as much as possible.
With spring break around the corner, you just want to celebrate by breaking free. You want to break free from your monotony at school and college and try something you’ve never tried before. Travelling is on the top of the agenda for many. While that may be a great plan, it has to be done carefully. For those staying home, you want to ensure that you religiously maintain a healthy lifestyle and do not danger your or other people’s lives by indulging in dangerous activities.
We all know that excessive drinking is not good for one’s health. That said, there are times when we do not understand our drinking limits and go on a binge. However, such regular drinking bouts can very easily go wrong. Alcohol poisoning is a serious issue, but one that not many people understand. Many tragedies can be prevented by simply being careful with our drinks, and seeking medical help on time. But we need to ask ourselves the question, how much is really too much, and what do you do when someone is intoxicated beyond normal limits? Is there any medication for alcoholism and when do you take them? Read on to know the answers to these questions.
With the medical advancements, it is now becoming easier by the day to tackle infertility in women. In this article, we cover in brief the causes of infertility in women, the appropriate treatment for infertility in women, and the role of HCG vaccines in treating infertility in women.
There are four major and gross causes for infertility in women:
There are good habits, there are bad habits and then there are the common habits. Everyone has them and everyone acts upon them. Unknowingly you pile on extra calories every day and put on weight faster than you recognize. Here’s a list of common habits which has been slowly adding more calories to your diet, which you can avoid by simply mending what you are doing wrong.
Food habits are now considered a way of living healthy rather than just a means of survival. People are very confused about which eating habits they should adopt to live a healthy life. This confusion has come up because of the different options available, such as veganism, vegetarianism, lacto-vegetarianism, ovo-vegetarianism, ovo-lacto-vegetarianism, pescetarianism, semi-vegetarianism, and non-vegetarianism. The recent studies have shown that veganism and vegetarianism are the most reliable and beneficial food habit. Vegans eliminate all animal products that include dairy and eggs. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or poultry, but they tend to consume dairy products and eggs. Hence, they are estimated to be healthier than meat eaters. However, a person consuming a balanced diet is also estimated to be the healthiest. People may have different reasons for becoming vegetarians but whatever the reasons may be, it is very advantageous for your body. Check out the following 10 benefits that you can enjoy, if you turn into a vegetarian.
It is a known fact that smoking is injurious to health. It is bad for your brain, lungs, heart, and even your sex life. But it is not just your health which seems to be getting affected by your smoking habit, it is also your looks that are at stake. In fact, with every drag you take, you land up creating a dark pockmark on that beautiful face of yours. Here, we list both the short time effects as well as long time effects of smoking. We’d like to highlight how it is damaging your looks and overall appearance.
The American Heart month is celebrated in February. The World Heart Federation started it as an attempt to unite people and spread awareness about heart diseases. It is the perfect way to spread knowledge about preventing and treating heart disease. The American Health Month is celebrated to encourage people to start leading a heart healthy lifestyle. A study has shown that heart disease is the primary reason of death for men and women in the United States. However, it is possible to prevent heart diseases through healthy choices and managing health conditions. Some people tend to have a false sense of security about the risks that can cause heart attack and stroke. Read along to know about the different ways of preventing heart attack and stroke.
