Obesity and an overweight condition not only cause back and knee problems but also causes issues with blood circulation. When one does nothing about it, it could cause coronary heart disease and even lead to one being diagnosed with diabetes. Table of Contents Higher body mass and blood circulation How to improve blood circulation? Those developing […]
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Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder characterized by decreased insulin secretion or decreased action of insulin at the end organs. It presents in various ways. It may be hereditary and present in early childhood or it may arise as a result of poor lifestyle practices. Table of Contents What is Diabetes mellitus? Can diabetes be […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition If it wasn’t painful enough already, weight gain during periods or weight gain before periods is another additional curveball that women need to deal with. While raking up water weight is one reason, there could be several other causes for the scale to be […]
Hypoglycemia is a very common medical condition experienced by individuals at least once in their lifetime. Though it is most frequently encountered in diabetic patients for reasons outlined later in the article, non-diabetics can also have hypoglycemia due to many causes. Table of Contents The definition of Hypoglycemia Normal blood glucose levels Hypoglycemia levels Hypoglycemia […]
The green coffee vs. green tea debate for weight loss has been doing the rounds for a while now. While green tea has carved a niche for itself in the weight loss and fitness world, green coffee (which are unroasted coffee beans) seems to be attracting a lot of attention too. So, who wins the […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN India You may be suffering from temporary hyperacidity conditions or you may also be diagnosed with an underlying medical condition that causes chronic acidity. You may also be among those more susceptible to acidity due to a delicate abdomen. In all cases, it is best to […]
Should be tailored according to their specific weight gain pattern. While it isn’t common knowledge, weight gain pattern in men and women are different, which means that both sexes store extra fat in different places. Hence, the weight loss diet plan for men is specific and the diet plan for men to lose weight and […]
Brain food, or foods that improve memory and concentration, is important for your mental health and for keeping the grey matter healthy and happy. There are many brain foods which will protect the brain from dementia, Alzheimer’s or any other medical conditions which could affect it. Table of Contents Blueberries Oily fish Pumpkin seeds Broccoli […]
Iron-rich foods play a far more important role in your body’s health than you think – they are said to aid in weight loss efforts. A body lacking in iron needs to work harder to gather energy, leaving one lethargic and fatigued and not being able to do any physical activity, leading to weight gain. […]
It is obvious for anybody to wonder how quickly, over the years, health risks have doubled up. Health problems like asthma, diabetes, obesity, heart ailments intrude into healthy, happy lives so often without notice. Table Of Content: Uncontrollable Risk Factors Controllable Risk Factor These problems are of major concern these days. The advancement of science […]