Day: December 7, 2018

Keep Out Kidney Disease

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Your kidneys are very important organs, and are responsible for important tasks like filtering your blood, pushing out toxins and wastes, producing important hormones, balancing minerals and maintaining fluid balance. It is, therefore, vital to keep your kidneys healthy in order to stay healthy. Here are a few ways in which you can take care of your kidneys and prevent kidney-related diseases: Drink Water As simple as it sounds, drinking ample amounts of water on a daily basis can go a long way to ensure the proper functioning of kidneys.Read More

Eat your Way to a Healthy Heart

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most common causes of mortality, around the world as well as in India. Making some dietary changes today can help you keep your heart healthy and free from the risk of heart disease. Here’s a list of heart-healthy foods to help you get started: Green Leafy Vegetables Studies have shown that the increase in the intake of green leafy vegetables have a direct impact on lowering the risk of heart disease. Leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collard greens are well-known for theirRead More

What’s Causing your Weight Gain?

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Obesity is one of the leading health problems in the world, associated with several other serious health conditions. High blood pressure (hypertension), elevated blood sugar (diabetes) and a poor blood lipid profile are some of the consequential effects of obesity, collectively known as metabolic syndrome. Watch out for these most common causes for overweight – leading to obesity – and make sure you take precautions if you notice that they are part of your lifestyle! Fast Food Fast food has a high calorie count but a low nutritional value. MostRead More