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More people prefer popping pills and drinking healthy tea over exercise to treat high BP

April 11, 2018 Loknath Dasand, BP, Drinking, exercise:, Healthy, High;, More, Over, People, pills, Popping, prefer, Tea, to, treat

According to a recent study, people would rather pop a pill or sip tea than exercise to treat high blood pressure. Researchers wanted to find out how people weigh the benefits of high blood pressure treatment options against its inconvenience. They asked survey respondents to imagine that they had high blood pressure and then asked about their willingness to adopt any of four “treatments” to gain an extra month, year or five years of life. In this survey, the “treatments” proposed were: a daily cup of tea, exercise, pills or…

I overcame PCOS without any medicines and had a healthy delivery!

April 10, 2018 Loknath Dasa, and, Any, Delivery, had, Healthy, I, Medicines, overcame, PCOS, Without

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common disease of modern times. A problem that begins early in life, PCOS can last as long as middle age and sometimes, go even beyond one’s reproductive years. A by-product of today’s lifestyle habits, PCOS can happen to even the healthiest women, despite any number of precautions they may take. Sneha Mukherjee, a professional, writes her experience with PCOS, doctors, medicines and how she finally overcame this lifelong odd when she ditched all the medicines and made certain lifestyle changes. I was deemed to be a PCOS victim since my school…

Dry fruits are good for you: Protein from nuts and seeds keep your heart healthy

April 7, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Dry, for, From, Fruits, Good, Healthy, Heart, Keep, Nuts, Protein:, seeds:, You, Your

While eating red meat that is rich in protein is linked with increased risk of heart disease, protein from nuts and seeds could be beneficial for the human heart, suggests a study. The study, appearing in the International Journal of Epidemiology, found that people who consumed large amounts of meat protein experienced a 60% increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD), while people who consumed large amounts of protein from nuts and seeds experienced a 40% reduction in CVD. “While dietary fats are part of the story in affecting risk of cardiovascular…

Dear women, are you over 40? Get these seven medical tests done for a healthy life

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das'Seven, 40, a, Are, Dear, Done, for, Get, Healthy, Life, medical, Over, Tests, these, Women, You

Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems: decrease in bone density, hormonal changes, stress, depression, among others. “Being proactive towards your health can prevent several problems. Go for regular health checkups, stay healthier, sharper, more energetic, and more fulfilled for years to come. There are a bunch of tests that can prevent and detect many diseases early,” suggests Dr. Ravi Gaur, COO, Oncquest Lab. Here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years: – Pelvic…

Eating healthy can be a struggle. Here are 5 ways to make it easier

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das5%;, a, Are, be, Can, easier, Eating, Healthy, Here, It, Make, Struggle, to, Ways

Most of us have struggled to stick to a diet plan or a health goal. But seeing it through is worth it. You sleep better, your skin glows, and you feel fantastic! So, here’s how to make sure you choose nutrition-packed meals over fast food. Well, most of the times anyway. Understand your motivation Every time you’re feeling down about having to diet, consider why you chose to do it in the first place. Is it to lose weight, is it to become fitter, is it to overcome a health…

How to maintain a healthy lifestyle this Healthy Awareness Month

February 7, 2018 Loknath Dasa, awareness, Healthy, How, lifestyle, maintain, Month, This, to

Picture: iStock The road to positive change in your health doesn’t have to come with expensive gym memberships and unreal expectations. February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness month, a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of healthy living through good nutrition and regular exercise. Being healthy is not just about eating enough fruit and vegetables, it’s also about relaxing and spending quality time with your loved ones as this contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle and well-being. The key to embarking on a healthy lifestyle is to start small. Making a…