Red Blood Cells, Iron, Hemoglobin and Anemia – Everything you wanted to know

Red Blood Cells, Iron, Hemoglobin and Anemia – Everything you wanted to know

Women across all age and income groups in India are at risk of suffering from anemia. So one thing is certain this life threatening condition is not restricted to one group or category. Even though it is a chronic problem, not too many women are aware about it and they continue making mistakes which aggravate…

Understanding the difference in sex hormones of a man and woman

Understanding the difference in sex hormones of a man and woman

Sex hormone in a man and woman is responsible for motivation, drive libido along with the reproductive system. While the male has just one sex hormone to deal with which is testosterone, the women have three. Every 15 minutes testosterone is released in a male body which keeps him at the top of his game…

Anabolism vs. Catabolism – Which exercise is the best

Anabolism vs. Catabolism – Which exercise is the best

Catabolism is the process where large and complex molecules are broken down. Best example of a catabolic process is food digestion. Anabolism is the opposite where you build something say rebuilding of muscles. The correct understanding of anabolic and catabolic process will help you to stay fit and plan for the correct exercise. Of course…

What is insulin?

What is insulin?

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. It performs some important functions in our body primarily insertion of glucose in cells. Insulin resistance renders the cells incapable of repairing themselves leading to diabetes. What is a hormone? Hormones are molecules that travel through the blood. They are messengers between organs (also called glands) and…