Health Care is a whole-of-society approach to health that aims at ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and their equitable distribution by focusing on people’s needs and as early as possible along the continuum from health promotion and disease prevention to treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care, and as close as feasible to people’s everyday environment.
Introduction- In a state of sleep, our responsiveness to external environmental stimulus is actually reduced. .We have two sleep states, namely rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and a sequential rotation occurs about 5-6 times while…
Introduction- Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone structure and may lead to fragile bones, thus causing fractures. In 2004, the WHO defined it as a “BMD that lies 2.5 standard deviations or more below the average…
What is body mass index? BMI or Body mass index is n indicator which is used to determine a person’s healthy weight range for their height. It can also be considered alongside waist circumference to assess the amount of central…
Introduction- Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases, including lung pathologies. It is proven that smoking cessation is one of the most important preventive measure to be taken to reduce morbidities and mortalities. Why Quit? Evidences suggest that…
Background- Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection found mostly in urban and also in the semi-urban areas. Symptoms of dengue however differ from cases to cases. Although most cases are asymptomatic, but in rare cases, dengue fever leads to a more…
Introduction- Meditation is a practice that has its origins in the Vedic time. The word Meditation originates from the Latin word Meditari, which means to think. It helps connect oneself to one’s deep inner self. It has various techniques- Contemplation Concentration use…
Introduction- Knee crepitus is extremely common. We usually experience some sort of physiological noise while movement of the knee joint. Noises experienced sometimes may lead to fear due to the beliefs about the noises damaging the joints. However majority of knee…
Introduction- Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a sore and painful feeling in the muscles. This usually occurs after unaccustomed intense exercise. DOMS is thought to be due to temporary muscle damage and inflammation. The most common trigger appears to be eccentric…
Obesity in Children and Adolescents- Obesity in childhood and adolescence is a global health issue. Also, the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents is increasing along with an increased risk for cardiovascular comorbidities. Types and Objectives of Prevention- Prevention…
Introduction What is aerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise refers to any physical exercise that requires the body’s metabolic system to use oxygen and thus to produce energy. It therefore mainly improves cardiovascular endurance. Examples include walking, cycling, jogging, running, hiking. Effects…