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Introduction We all live in hectic times and its natural to feel tired after a long day's work. But if youre feeling tired all the time - like after a good night's sleep or minimal work, then maybe there's an underlying condition that people often overlook - iron deficiency. People brush off fatigue as stress or blame it on a bad sleep the previous night. But the cause is probably hidden deeper in your blood. Iron deficiency is a very common issue all over the world; and fatigue is one of the...

I broke my toe recently and found myself with a huge bluish green bruise occupying the whole side of my leg. It was interesting to watch the myriad of colours that followed before the bruise disappeared. But it got me thinking - what causes this colour carousel and why does it happen exactly? What Exactly Is a Bruise? A bruise or ecchymosis happens when tiny blood vessels under the skin because of an impact or injury, aging skin and certain medications. The blood leaks into the surrounding...

We’ve all woken up suddenly from a deep sleep with that painful cramp in the leg. Those few moments before the cramp subsides can feel like an eternity, right? Or maybe you’ve gone to the gym, you’re just finishing your workout, and your calves start twitching and spasming? We’ve all been unfortunate victims of these spontaneous muscle cramps, but what actually causes them, and how can you avoid them? Muscle cramps are way more common than you’d think. It is estimated that over 50-60% of...