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5 Myths About Obesity
Obesity rates have risen over the years, and so have the myths and misconceptions about the disease. There’s still a lot we don’t know about the cause or the best way of managing obesity, but we do know a lot more than we used to.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye is a common eye infection that causes inflammation of the tissues lining the eyelid (conjunctiva). It’s caused by allergens, irritants, bacteria and viruses, such as coronaviruses that cause the common cold or COVID-19. Treatment depends on the specific cause and includes eye drops, ointments, pills, water flushes and comfort care.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
6 Myths About Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, usually referred to as pink eye, is a very common eye condition. Most people think they know what pink eye is, but there are many misconceptions about it. Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that covers part of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. The condition is most closely associated with redness and itchiness of the eyes. But there’s more than one type of pink eye, and there are important differences in what can cause it and how to treat it.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
6 Myths About BMI
Body Mass Index or BMI is used to measure the body's fat on the basis of a person's weight in relation to height. The value derived from BMI determines whether the person is underweight, overweight, or has healthy weight according to the height. The higher BMI is a sign of too much weight while low BMI is a sign of too little fat on the body. Moreover, you can easily measure it by simply putting your height and weight on the online BMI calculator.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
6 Myths About Body Fat
What's one of the things about body fat that most people believe is true? How about this one: Muscle burns more calories than fat. While yes, our skeletal muscle does burn more calories every day than our body fat does, it's not as notable as you may think. It's really a surprisingly negligible difference when you're talking about how many calories are consumed for energy while you're just sitting around.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read