What Is OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and How Is It Managed?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 February, 2025 Obsessive compulsive disorder is a psychiatric condition that affects a very small percentage of the world’s population- well below 3%, while the incidence in India is also very low- about 0.6% or even lesser. This value is
February 4 is Celebrated as World Cancer Day
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 4 February, 2025 Cancer is a condition that can affect any organ, does not necessarily restrict itself to any one tissue and can spread anywhere, causing a multitude of issues and symptoms in the affected individual. Millions of new cases
How the Heart Works: A Guide to the Cardiovascular System
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 February, 2025 The heart is one of the most important organs in the body, responsible for pumping blood to all parts- so that cells get their fair share of oxygen and nutrition. The blood is a connective fluid which
Can Athletes Get Osteoporosis? Risk Factors and Prevention
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 February, 2025 Osteoporosis is often associated with aging and a sedentary lifestyle, but can athletes develop this condition too? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Despite being physically active, athletes—especially those in certain sports—may be at risk for osteoporosis due
What Is Nerve Pain and How to Manage It?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 February, 2025 Neuralgia is a condition where a person begins to have symptoms that replicate numbness, pain or other sensations, due to nerve damage or neuropathy that may be caused by other medical conditions. Though most of the symptoms
The Role of Physical Therapy in Recovery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 February,2025 Physical therapy is a mode of treatment that is highly personalised and meant to deal with movement and pain related issues that an individual may have. All the exercises are specially designed to help you improve flexibility,
Understanding Urologic Health: Tips for Prevention and Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 January, 2025 The urological system is the organ system that is tasked with ensuring all toxic and waste substances get excreted out of the body- via the urine. It consists of 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, the bladder and the
Say Goodbye to Bloating: Quick Relief Tips and Long-Term Solutions
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 29 January, 2025 Bloating is this uncomfortably full feeling you develop after eating a meal, or it may also happen before you even eat, causing you to eat less and feel full way sooner than usual. It is mainly
Heart Attacks in Young Adults: Is Your Irregular Sleep Pattern Increasing the Risk?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 January, 2025 Heart disease affects millions of individuals in India and the number is only increasing every year. Recent studies have shown that the incidence has nearly doubled in the last 3 decades. The numbers are different in rural
Gastritis Diet: Foods and Drinks You Should Avoid for a Healthier Stomach
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 27 January, 2025 We all know how important our stomach is- it is the main organ that produces incredibly powerful acid which breaks down food and then this goes into the gut for eventual absorption, so that nutrients can reach
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It Effectively
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 26 January, 2025 Frozen shoulder syndrome is a medical condition faced by 2-5% of the Indian population, with a significantly high number of individuals having to deal with it when they are diabetic. It is also called adhesive capsulitis- where
Seasonal Allergies? Here’s How to Prevent and Treat Them Effectively
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 January, 2025 Summer and winter or any change in seasons can cause symptoms of varying magnitude- which is why they are called seasonal allergies. This is because your body may not react well to certain triggers like pollen,
