Blood Donation is the process of voluntarily donating blood to save people who are ill or injured, or who need blood for any other medical need. Blood is screened for easily transmittable diseases like AIDS, Syphilis, and viral hepatitis.
Then, it can be transfused whole or separated into its different components; for example, red blood cells, plasma or platelets and used as per the needs of the recipient.
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Do you suffer from blood pressure issues or joint pain? Have you tried 45 minutes daily walk? It might prove to be a proverbial apple for you by providing lots of incredible benefits and keeping the doctor away.
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We may agree that we all need to drink an average of 8 glasses of water per day. But we all may not be aware that it depends upon various factors like our gender, age, activity levels, and external environment.
When we exercise, more water is excreted through perspiration. Hence, water requirement increases. On the other hand, requirement decreases as we age. Water is vital to the body’s normal functioning.
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A Heat Stroke is a serious medical condition in which the body temperature rises above 40˚C and can’t cool down on its own. Any physical exertion in such hot conditions or the environment itself could cause a Heat Stroke.
The ultimate aim while treating a heat stroke patient is to cool the body temperature as early as possible and prevent further damage to other organs, otherwise, the condition can be fatal.
Summer, the time of the year when we experience low energy levels and dehydration with rising mercury levels. But we have an abundance of juicy, delicious, healthy fresh food choices with secret benefits.
We bring to you some nutrient-packed summer food picks to keep you hydrated and healthy this season. These seasonal produces are rich in natural compounds offering you multiple health benefits.
In developing nations, acute diarrheal diseases and dehydration caused by them are one of the most significant causes of death in infants and young children. This dehydration can be managed orally and intravenously, with oral rehydration therapy being the most effective, simple to use, and worthwhile of the two options.
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