Health Tips

Ways to manage your blood pressure

High blood pressure increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. You must keep track of your blood pressure because if you have high blood pressur...

Identify the signs of severe hypertension

Hypertension shows no obvious symptoms at the start. If your blood pressure is exceptionally high, you may experience the below symptoms that need urg...

Don't miss these areas while washing your hands

Research suggests that frequent handwashing with soap and water lowers the rates of certain respiratory and gastrointestinal infections up to 23 and 4...

Happy Mother's Day

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital wishes all the doting mothers out there a very happy and healthy Mothers Day! Today, we honour each and every one ...

Tips to protect yourself from dengue

Dengue virus is most active in the early morning and later afternoon. Taking preventative measures daily can reduce the risk of getting bitten by a mo...

Symptoms of dengue

Dengue isn’t contagious but is certainly preventable and controllable. This disease is transmitted by a mosquito bite and the symptoms typically sho...

Reasons behind bedwetting

Nocturnal Enuresis is the medical term for involuntary urination in children. Most children have control of their bladders by age 4 for daytime contro...

Seviyan upma - healthy Indian breakfast

Start your day with a delicious bowl of seviyan upma made of rice vermicilli. It's high in carbohydrates, which makes it a good source of nutrition, a...

How to prevent bedsores?

When it comes to avoiding bedsores in bedridden patients, repositioning is highly recommended. Reposition them at least once every two hours, and chec...

Are your baby's bath toys safe?

Research suggests that squeaky rubber bath toys contain the highest amount of bacteria and germs that may harm your child. You must clean the bath toy...

Alternate nostril breathing is good for your brain

Alternate nostril breathing brings equal amounts of oxygen to both sides of the brain for improved brain function. Practicing alternate nostril breat...

Suffering from conjunctivitis?

Pink eyes, pain in the eyes, sensitivity to light or watery eyes may indicate the presence of a conjunctivitis infection. Consult an eye specialist fo...

Avoid prolonged exposure to the mid-day heat

Prevent heat exhaustion by avoiding prolonged exposure to the mid-day heat, especially between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm because the sun’s UV rays are the...

Make it a habit to take off your footwear on the doorstep

96 % of shoe bottoms pick up approximately 421,000 different strains of bacteria, including E coli which is the prime source of intestinal infections,...

Mango milkshake - healthy and delicious

This seasonal milkshake is packed with essential nutrients like iron, protein, and beta-carotene making it ideal for anaemic patients. Regular consump...

Warm weather and diabetes

During the summer months, diabetics must remain well hydrated. As the glucose in your blood becomes more concentrated as a result of dehydration, your...

5 health benefits of mint leaves

Phudina, or mint leaves, are naturally relaxing and can help with inflammation and an increase in body temperature, all of which are common causes of ...

Wash your face with cold water

This is a great way to start your day as cold water helps minimize the morning puffiness as well as the oiliness that accumulates on the skin during t...

Health benefits of spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that helps significantly lower your levels of triglycerides. Research suggests that it also lowers total cholesterol, ...

World Thalassemia Day

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood c...