Lung cancer is among the common cancers detected across the world, caused by harmful cells in our lungs growing unchecked. It is crucial to know that this type of cancer is life-threatening and can happen to non-smokers, too. According to doctors, smoking and tobacco use are among the main factors that can increase the risk […]
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Individuals who predominantly sit are at higher risk of early mortality and mortality from cardiovascular disease compared to those who are active during the day. Time and again, it has been proven that sitting is the new smoking. Like puffing away on cigarettes, spending too much time parked in one place impacts our well-being. Adding […]
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Incidents of Hypertension are shockingly increasing in teens and adolescents. The challenge is how to identify the existence of hypertension or high blood pressure in young adults or teens. Hypertension is having blood pressure higher than what is appropriate for one’s age. When it comes to diagnosing hypertension, we usually think of adults in their […]
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Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death across all nations. The death count due to CVD has increased to 19.8 million in 2022 from 12.4 million in 1990. The increasing heat and temperature pose a considerably high risk for heart health. Current trends of heart diseases Apart from family history, diabetes, high […]
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With increasing stress in all facets of life, problems associated with the brain are on the rise. However, there is a lack of awareness regarding brain health. Most people tend to lose their precious lives as they suffer in silence. Busting myths around brain illness are necessary to help break the stigma surrounding it. Awareness […]
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High blood pressure is a medical condition caused by elevated arterial pressure. It occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. Although hypertension often has no symptoms initially, if untreated, it may lead to serious health complications. High blood pressure significantly impacts life by increasing the risk of various […]
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Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces fewer thyroid hormones. This can impact an individual’s overall health, so it is essential to know what to do and avoid in this condition. Thyroid Gland and its function We all have a gland located in front of the neck. It’s shaped like a butterfly […]
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Most people tend to eat the wrong foods early in the morning for breakfast, which leads to the uncomfortable feeling of bloating that may continue throughout the day. The idea is to go with light foods that are easily digested by the body while keeping us satiated, too. Here are a few breakfast foods to […]
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According to WHO, in 2020, 2.3 million women were affected by breast cancer, of which 6,85,000 died due to this disease. Breast cancer can occur in women of any age but is more prevalent in older age groups. But the good news is that breast cancer is curable if detected early. One must have a […]
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Cholesterol is an essential element that plays a crucial role as a building block for our cell membranes. However, too much bad cholesterol may adversely impact our heart health. Our liver naturally creates cholesterol, which travels throughout the body using proteins in the bloodstream. In addition to its cell-building role, cholesterol is important for producing […]
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