How uncontrolled diabetes can cause ‘sticky blood’ and silently raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes

How uncontrolled diabetes can cause ‘sticky blood’ and silently raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes

People with diabetes are often warned about complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.  But there’s another lesser-known issue that deserves attention. Did you know that diabetes can make your blood thicker, a condition sometimes called ‘sticky blood’? This change in blood consistency can increase the risk of clots, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. … Read more

What the temperature of your hands can reveal about your gut health

What the temperature of your hands can reveal about your gut health

Did you know your palms can share valuable insights about your tummy? Yes, you read that right. Deepalakshmi, a registered dietitian at Shree Balaji Medical Centre, Chennai, told indianexpress.com that the temperature of our hands may offer indirect yet meaningful insights into our gut health, particularly through its influence on circulation, thermoregulation, and autonomic nervous … Read more