HOMA-IR “Emerging evidence shows that insulin resistance is the most important predictor of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,” says Robert Lustig, M.D., Endocrinologist and Professor at the University of Southern California. What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is when cells in your body don’t respond well to the hormone insulin and can’t easily take […]
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“Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide — accounting for one-third of deaths in 2019” – WebMD Over 60 lakh people globally die of heart attacks. Corona has killed a similar number but not in 1 year, but in 2.5 years. And it has created so much havoc. Why are we not bothered […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition People who have low weight tend to believe that they do not have cholesterol problems. This is from the pre-conceived notion that obese and overweight people have high cholesterol. Although it is true that fat and overweight people have a more likelihood of having […]
In the present time of busy schedule, all one needs is the convenience. Be it in work, food or any routine. But this convenience should not be avail at the cost of your health. With little innovation of blending healthy ingredients, you can come up with scrumptious and healthy snacks.This article can be of great […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionA healthy heart means healthy body. If you live a stress-free life and seem to have correct body vitals and do not get tired after exertion, means you have a healthy heart. Do keep it going strong. Death due to cardiovascular disease or […]
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 […]
Cholesterol has been a serious matter of concern, especially for the ones in their later part of life. A study reveals that a majority of women above the age of 55 and men after they reach 45 years of age to experience the symptoms of cholesterol. Table Of Contents: What is Cholesterol and How It […]
Cholesterol is a substance that is essential for the maintenance of a healthy body. It is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell. It helps the body perform various functions. Never has the world been in such a crazy rush as it is today. We try hard to keep up with every trend in this ever […]
It’s important to pick cholesterol reducing foods if you are planning to lose weight and improve your heart health. High fiber cereals along with fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal for this. Why are we talking about cholesterol reducing foods today? It’s because high cholesterol levels can lead to serious health issues like cardiovascular diseases, […]
Nutritionists in general, ask their clients to exclude fat from the diet. This is to prevent the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. Now there are two types of cholesterols – the LDL (low-density lipoproteins) cholesterol which is termed as the ‘bad’ cholesterol and HDL (high-density lipoproteins) cholesterol which is the ‘good’ cholesterol. While excess […]
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