October 06 2015
According to World Health Organization (WHO) 2013 reports, India's total per capita expenditure on health facilities is $215 or approximately INR 13,000. This indicates that health expenditure contributes for almost 4% of India's GDP.
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October 05 2015
Dengue is a flu-like viral disease that is transmitted through the bite of an infected female mosquito. This particular mosquito has a peculiar white spotted body and legs and is easy to identify. Generally, it tends to affect children under 10 years of age. Nevertheless, it is not transferred directly from person to person.
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October 01 2015
Festivals are a time to spread cheer. However, it is also a time when we feel stressed between gift buying, sweet making and trying to stay healthy. With so much going on, our body usually succumbs to the pressure and anxiety raising various health concerns.
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September 30 2015
There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding cholesterol levels and most people believe that cholesterol is bad for health. However, the fact is that cholesterol is important for hormonal balance, is an antioxidant and has several benefits necessary for healthy functioning of our body.
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September 25 2015
So you are making a lot of money and spending even more. You are piling those junk food calories and debt, and accustomed to imbalanced schedules. Yes, you have finally hit your 30s. This is when biologically your physical performance reaches its peak. It is also when you can still tear up the life structure you have put together to sustain old dreams and start all over.
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September 25 2015
It usually takes more than a couple of decades to be closer to what we want to be and live a contented life. Ageing, therefore, isn't something to dread after all. Going up the hill actually gives us a better view of the years behind us so we learn to appreciate each day. Here are 10 lifestyle changes to implement when you hit your 40s.
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September 23 2015
If you have been avoiding eggs for fear of cholesterol or munching on suji gol gappas as a healthy snack, you've been fooled into believing these myths that are masquerading as health tips. Here are 8 such Indian food myths that have been passed down for generations.
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September 21 2015
The study carried out by Ford Motor Company in Asia Pacific's five countries revealed that drivers feel stressed due to traffic congestion and lack of parking space.
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September 21 2015
Unlike our ancestors, who were active throughout the day, today more than half our waking life involves sedentary activities like watching television, working at a desk or commuting
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September 17 2015
Torn between dealing with a loved one in distress and running around from desk to desk trying to claim benefits, visits to the hospitals are a harrowing experience for most of us. While we are aware of the benefits of investing in insurance policies, very few of us educate ourselves with the health insurance procedures to be followed at the hospital.
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