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Heart health, made simple

Straightforward, science-backed reading on cardiac care, diabetes, and everyday habits — from Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni and the Just For Hearts team.

Heart Health

Why Do Your Legs Feel Heavy and Swollen in the Evening?

Leg swelling in the evening can be due to many causes including prolonged standing, medicines, varicose veins, or serious Heart, Kidney, or Liver conditions. Understanding the pattern helps proper diagnosis.

19 October 2026

Nutrition

TSH Increased? Nutrition Matters Along With Medicines!

If your TSH is elevated, medicines alone are not enough. Personalised Nutrition focusing on protein, Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Iodine is crucial for thyroid health.

14 October 2026

Nutrition

How to Recognize Different Types of Hunger?

Learn how to identify different types of hunger beyond just feeling hungry. Recognize eye, nose, mouth, mind, emotional, and physical hunger to better understand your eating habits.

7 October 2026

Heart Health

Psoriasis Is More Than a Skin Issue; It Affects Your Heart Too

Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory condition that affects more than just your skin; it can impact your heart health too. Monitor your BP, sugar, weight, Cholesterol, and lifestyle carefully.

7 October 2026

Heart Health

The Importance of Nitric Oxide: A Vital Molecule We Rarely Discuss

Nitric Oxide is a vital molecule connecting blood pressure, sugar, weight, inflammation, and blood vessel health. Learn how it impacts cardiovascular wellness and lifestyle.

29 September 2026

Lifestyle

Introducing ORA: Our New AI Team Member in Healthcare

We have launched ORA, our first AI team member, to handle common healthcare queries and support, making interactions faster and more organized while clinical questions remain with our medical team.

25 May 2026

Lifestyle

What Exactly Happens to Your Body When You Eat Late at Night?

Eating late at night can cause sugar spikes, poor sleep, and metabolic stress. Adjusting dinner timing and habits can improve your body's recovery and sugar control.

24 May 2026

Mental Wellness

Sometimes It Feels Like...

A heartfelt reflection from ICU rounds revealing the emotional and medical challenges faced by patients, highlighting the rising issue of emotional collapse alongside physical illness.

22 May 2026

Diabetes

What Happens When You Eat a Mango? A Doctor's Perspective

Eating mangoes in excess can be dangerous for diabetic patients. Understanding your body's limits and practicing self-control is crucial to avoid serious complications.

21 May 2026

Diabetes

Why Does Sugar Sometimes Increase After Exercise?

Sugar levels can sometimes spike after exercise due to the body's energy demands and stress hormones. Understanding this normal response helps manage expectations and improve long-term metabolic health.

21 May 2026

Diabetes

How Rice and Sleep Affect Your Blood Sugar Levels

Rice can raise blood sugar, but sleep and lifestyle also play crucial roles. Sometimes poor sleep causes bigger sugar spikes than the food itself. CGM helps reveal these hidden patterns.

20 May 2026

Diabetes

Why Do Spikes Occur Even When Eating Healthy?

Many wonder why blood sugar spikes occur even when eating healthy. Body responses to sleep, stress, timing, and activity affect glucose levels more than food alone.

19 May 2026