Dengue fever: Causes, signs and symptoms Dengue fever is caused by a virus and is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Signs and symptoms of dengue usually appear 4-7 days after bitten by an infected mosquito and may include the following: High fever Severe headache Joint pain Muscle and bone pain Skin […]
Do you pursue a fitness regime that helps you stay healthy? Do you intend on starting one soon? To know how fit you really are, sign up for Healthspring’s Fitness360, a program that provides you with a complete picture of how fit your body is, and also helps design your fitness goals and outcomes. This […]
Having sudden high Fever with shivering during season change only means three possibilities i.e. Dengue , Malaria ,Chikungunya,Flu. if not detected early can lead to serious complications with resultant hospitalization with cost and life at high premium . Healthspring has specially created a package to detect early,differentiate one from the other by thorough protocol driven […]
The benefits of Flax seed are numerous and this tiny brownish seed is packed with micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy cholesterol. Flaxseeds are a great source of fiber. Most Indians do not get enough fiber in their diet. Each tablespoon of flax contains about 8 grams of fiber. This helps keep the bowels regular. Because […]
Diabetes is a disorder in which the blood sugar levels stay high due to lack of the hormone insulin. It is generally caused due to genetic factors i.e. heredity, but presently obesity is another factor which is among the leading causes for Type-2 diabetes. The main cause behind obesity is our sedentary lifestyle coupled with […]
Why Preventive Health Checkup? Taking prevention is a key step towards healthy and hearty life. Preventive health checkups are imperative for one and all. You may appear fit and healthy, but still are at risk : Smoke, drink and do not exercise Have a family history of diseases Some diseases do not exhibit pronounced symptoms […]
Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer in women. It is highly prevalent in India, and is also responsible for highest number of cancer deaths in Indian women. Cervical cancer is caused due to a prior infection with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This is a preventable disease, but it is growing due lack of […]
There are times in a woman’s life when diet alone won’t be enough to get all the right vitamins or nutritional needs.At different stages of your life, your body’s need for specific vitamins varies. When you don’t get enough of a particular vitamin you need, you run the risk of serious health problems. What are […]
Healthspring has recently launched its latest initiative ‘Campus Connect’ which is aimed at creating awareness regarding preventive care and key aspects of primary healthcare. Healthspring operates a chain of clinics in Mumbai and Pune which offer all primary healthcare services under one roof. Faced with emergency situations, people should be prepared to perform basic measures […]
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, International, UK The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. Healthspring Community Medical Centres and the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) International have entered into a broad-based collaboration to improve patient health outcomes […]
