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Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD

Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) refers to symptoms like impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity. ADD symptoms can affect both children and adults. However, the symptoms start to show in the early childhood. About five million children from 3 to 13 years of age suffer from this condition in the US.
How to maintain good gallbladder health

How to maintain good gallbladder health

Here is a quick biology class for you. Let’s understand the importance of a gallbladder in a human body. Despite being a tiny organ, gallbladder is responsible for the proper functioning of the entire body directly and indirectly. It looks like a pear and has three segments to it, the fundus, the body, and the neck.
Your diet post gallbladder surgery

Your diet post gallbladder surgery

If you have just had a gallbladder surgery, or are going to have one, and want to know how the surgery will affect your diet, read on. Gallbladder surgery in medical terms is called Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and is considered to be the best method for treating gallstones that causes lot of pain.
How to select the best orthopedic surgeon for yourself

How to select the best orthopedic surgeon for yourself

One’s decision to undergo any major orthopedic surgery is a vital one and not to be trifled with. The rest of one’s life depends on the outcome of the surgery. So, what are the elements that go in making the outcome of the surgery a desired one? The first and foremost thing to check up on is the surgeon who is going to undertake the replacement treatment; thereafter, comes the device that is going to be used, the hospital where the operation is to be conducted, and the trust, rapport and comfort level you have with the surgeon and the support staff.
Common eye ailments of the retina and their symptoms

Common eye ailments of the retina and their symptoms

The eye, like any other organ of the body, is prone to may diseases: some degenerative and some as a consequence of another disease. The eye has a two-part lid with long lashes. The frequent closing and opening of the eyes in conjunction with tears keeps the eye clear and lubricated.
How are retinal and macular disorders treated?

How are retinal and macular disorders treated?

The retina is the most important part of the eye. It is the continuation for the central nervous system (CNS) and the only part of the eye that is visible from the outside. It has about 125 million photosensitive cells called cones and rods non-uniformly distributed over the entire retina.
Retina: Some common complaints and their treatments

Retina: Some common complaints and their treatments

The e ye is one’s window to the outside world. It is important that we protect this gift with all our efforts. To fulfill that, one needs to know what the common ailments the eyes suffer from and the ir signs and symptoms and the fact that not taking precautions has great potential for serious damages.
Five enjoyable yet effective exercises for first timers

Five enjoyable yet effective exercises for first timers

For beginners, the thought of starting a new workout routine from scratch may seem like a daunting task. However, exercising is not just about doing intense workouts at home or sweating it out on a treadmill at the gym. You can opt for numerous other ways to shed weight and tone your body while enjoying your workouts.
Coolsculpting fat freezing Vs weight loss

Coolsculpting fat freezing Vs weight loss

Coolsculpting is a technology that uses fat freezing methods to reduce the number of fat cells present in the body. There is a layer of fat just underneath the skin. Fat cells are very temperature sensitive and die if exposed to very cold temperatures. This technology crystallizes fat cells, causing them to eventually shrink and die.
What is coolsculpting fat freezing?

What is coolsculpting fat freezing?

Stress, unhealthy lifestyle, bad eating habits, all these, and many more are some of the leading reasons of weight gain. There are various ways to lose weight like diets, exercise, dietary supplements and surgical weight reduction. People who are overtly obese or those who are unable to diet or exercise for any reason are always left wondering if going under the knife is their only option.
Here’s how you can manage knee pain

Here’s how you can manage knee pain

The knee is one of the most critical and most often abused joints in the human body. This, considering the fact that it is the second highest weight bearing joint after the hip joint and has the largest range and degree of movement. It is not surprising that knee pain is the most common complaint that takes one to the doctor.
Everything you need to know about a knee surgery

Everything you need to know about a knee surgery

A knee surgery is too generic a name to describe any one procedure. However, it is normally meant to mean either a partial or a total knee replacement. It needs to be understood that there are other surgical interventions carried out in the knee as well. Components of a knee Some of the common procedures are mending fractures in the bones in the joint or removing or repairing the patella and repairing ligament tears.