When one looks at the profile of diseases which presently burden us, and the large numbers of people affected – 60 000 affected by hypertension, 25 000 affected by diabetes, out of a population of 270 000 in Udupi District […]
We often think about things like preventing high cholesterol, being overweight and high blood pressure and many of us overlook an important element to our good health: A healthy heart. In today’s busy world, taking care of our heart health […]
The use of alcohol-based had-rub products does not substitute for hand washing in the group care setting. Hand washing is required to remove visible soil. Alcohol-based hand rubs should be limited to instanes in which no sink is available. These […]
“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.” ~Samuel Johnson Some people say there’s no such thing as a selfless act—that any time we do something to help another person, […]
Maintaining good personal hygiene also helps fight infection by removing substances that allow bacteria to grow on the surface of your skin. Personal hygiene includes health practices such as bathing, hand washing, washing your hair, brushing your teeth, and washing […]
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