What is a CBC? A Quick Guide to a Common Blood Test
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 May, 2025 CBC stands for Complete Blood Count. It is a blood test which measures the total amount and size of your red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, and hemoglobin levels. The next question that comes
The Role of Robotics in Surgery and Recovery Time
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 27 May, 2025 With the latest technological advancements in the field of medical science, robotic surgery is gaining a firm foothold. Today, surgeons are being assisted by a robotic device which comes with a robotic arm that carries tiny surgical
The Connection between Eye Movements and Memory Recall
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 May, 2025 The human brain holds the secret to our memories. Primarily, the hippocampus, located in the temporal lobe of the brain, is responsible for both short-term and long-term memories. Other brain areas such as the amygdala, cerebral cortex,
OPD vs IPD vs Emergency: What’s the Difference in Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 May, 2025 Not everyone is familiar with medical terminologies such as OPD, IPD, and emergency care. When faced with a situation where you have to decide which healthcare system would be most suitable to your needs can be very
How to Improve Focus and Mental Clarity Using Simple Technique
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 21 May, 2025 Do you often find your thoughts clouded with confusion? This state of mental cloudiness where you find yourself difficult to concentrate and find it hard to recall things from memory is called brain fog. So, how does
How to Build a Personal Health Record & Why It’s Important
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 20 May, 2025 A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of medical information that has all the record of your diseases and ailments, right down to the medical prescriptions. It is not the same as an electronic medical record
How Mental Health Affects Physical Healing & Recovery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 19 May, 2025 We have often heard the popular adage-”A sound mind in a sound body.” Having a healthy mind and positive mindset goes a long way in quick healing from illness and post-operative recovery. The relationship between physical health
7 Ways to Boost Morning Energy Without Coffee
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 May, 2025 Caffeine intake has often been considered addictive, especially if you cannot get along with your day without having gazillion cups of coffee! Well, is there an alternative to this, you may ask? Surely there must be other
How Immunotherapy Is Transforming Cancer Treatment Today
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 May, 2025 Cancer is normally defined as uncontrolled division of cells which have mutated from the normal cellular path- and for cells to be able to divide so indiscriminately, a bunch of other helpful mutations come into play- like
How to Cope with Chronic Pain: Tips and Techniques
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 May, 2025 The term ‘chronic’ is often used to describe any occurrence or event that begins at one point in time and then continues to affect a person for a long time afterwards. Pain is a sensation that your
How to Manage Weight Gain from Medication Side Effects
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 May, 2025 Weight gain from taking specific kinds of medications can occur due to their ability to influence your metabolism and the body using different cellular pathways. If you happen to be underweight or normal, then some weight gain
How to Manage Your Salt Intake for Better Health
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 May, 2025 Salt is an important component in your diet - for health reasons and because it makes food so much more palatable and even tasty! Table salt is a chemical compound called sodium chloride (NaCl) and it is