Swimming is an aerobic workout which benefits your overall health and protects you from several diseases. Let us have a look at some health benefits of swimming. In the scorching heat of the summers, some people are a bit lazy to hit the gym, while some do not enjoy their workout routines. What if we tell you about an amazing exercise which is apt for the summer season? Even better it offers several health benefits and is super fun. Well! The exercise which should be in your fitness routine this summer season…
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By: KANIZA GARARI Lung cancer has also become a big concern as it is the second most common cancer among men after oral cavity cancers. The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight diseases until the very end without giving off any symptoms. The incidence of bronchial asthma, lung infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer have seen a sharp rise due to alarming levels of vehicular pollution, increased smoking and unhealthy food habits among Indians. The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight…
Read MoreRemedies to treat diabetes at home
India is said to be the diabetes capital of the world. With nearly 50 million people in India suffering from diabetes, the country has a big challenge to face. First, let’s know what is diabetes. The elevated sugar in the blood is called diabetes. There are two primary reasons behind diabetes – one is when our body stops producing insulin and second is when the body does not respond to insulin that is produced by the body. Insulin is broken down by the body and used as energy, which is transported to…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Reverse Memory Loss and Slow Brain Ageing
With age, loss of memory is almost inevitable. The brain, which is responsible for cognitive skills like memory, starts ageing as we grow older. It therefore becomes imperative that we keep it active. Just like we partake in physical activities to keep ourselves fit, mental agility is also extremely important to ward off age-related mental ailments as well as memory loss. And there are many steps that one can take to slow down brain ageing. A popular recommendation is to engage in puzzles, crosswords and other brain games, while there…
Read MoreBEAT ARTHRITIS: 3 EXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR JOINTS
There are 3 types of exercises that are essential for healthy joints as well as for people with arthritis. These include flexibility exercises, aerobic exercises and strengthening exercises. Each one plays a role in maintaining and improving your ability to move and function. 1 . FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES These exercises are aimed at improving range of motion. This means that they improve the ability to move your joints through the full motion that your joints were designed to achieve. -Flexibility exercises include gentle stretching and movements that take joints through their…
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