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10 commandments for better sleep on World Sleep Day

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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Air, water, food — and some would argue sex — are key ingredients to human survival. In reality, there should be another “s” word in that list: sleep. We’re supposed to get between seven and 10 hours of sleep each night, depending on our age, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a third of Americans sleep fewer than seven hours a night. It’s a global problem too. “Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to…

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वर्ल्ड डायबिटीज डे 2019: ऐसे लोगों को होता है डायबिटीज का सबसे ज्यादा खतरा, ये हैं लक्षण और बचाव के उपाय

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विश्वभर में कल यानी 14 नवंबर को वर्ल्ड डायबिटीज डे (World Diabetes Day) मनाया जाएगा। इस दिन को मनाने की शुरूआत सबसे पहले इंटरनेशनल डायबिटीज फेडरेशन (I.D.F.) और विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (W.H.O.)द्वारा वर्ष 1991 में की गई थी। यह खास दिन डॉ. फ्रेडरिक ग्रांट बैंटिंग के जन्म दिवस पर मनाया जाता है। दरअसल फ्रेडरिक बैंटिंग ने चार्ल्स बेस्ट के साथ  लगभग 100 वर्ष पहले इंसुलिन (Insulin) की खोज की थी। इंटरनेशनल डायबिटीज फेडरेशन (I.D.F.) के अनुसार आज के समय में लगभग 425 मिलियन से अधिक लोग डायबिटीज से पीड़ित है।…

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नींद नहीं आती तो आजमाएँ ये घरेलू नुस्खे

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नींद नहीं आना , अनिद्रा या  Sleeplessness के कई कारण हो सकते हैं। सुबह बिस्तर से उठने के बाद यदि फ्रेश व तरोताजा महसूस नहीं करते हो। दिन भर थकान , उनींदापन और चिड़चिड़ाहट रहती हो। रात को सोने के लिए लेटने पर नींद नहीं आती हो। थके हुए होने के बावजूद सो नहीं पाते हों । रात को नींद खुल जाए तो फिर दुबारा सोने में मुश्किल होती हो। न चाहते हुए भी सुबह बहुत जल्दी नींद खुल जाती हो और ये लगातार कुछ दिन , कुछ सप्ताह या…

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Melons And Other Mouth-Watering Fruits That Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure

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Green leafy vegetables, dairy products, pulses, oatmeal, beetroots, fatty fish like salmon, cod and tuna and many other foods help in lowering high blood pressure. High blood pressure is rising at an alarming rate. If not controlled, high blood pressure can lead to serious heart diseases, stroke or even kidney disease. An active lifestyle, healthy eating habits, some medications and other lifestyle changes can help manage high blood pressure. Green leafy vegetables, dairy products, pulses, oatmeal, whole grains, ground flax seeds, prunes, cinnamon, beetroots, fatty fish like salmon, cod and tuna and…

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Gluten Intolerant? Replace Wheat With This Protein-Rich Grain That Can Even Help You Lose Weight

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Changes in the way wheat is processed has led to increased incidence of gluten intolerance. Replace wheat with this grain which is rich in protein and can aid weight loss. Gluten intolerance has become quite common nowadays. It is characterised by adverse reactions to consuming gluten, which is a protein found rye, wheat and barley. Gluten intolerance is mostly likely to cause celiac disease, a condition which may damage digestive system. Non-celiac gluten intolerance is the one which results in comparatively less severe symptoms. Gluten intolerance can cause bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches,…

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World Sleep Day 2019: Here’s How Adequate Sleep Can Help You Lose Weight & some tips to ensure you have a sound sleep

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World Sleep Day 2019: The aim of World Sleep Day is to bring attention to the many burdens of sleep problems, as well as the importance of a healthy sleep. Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise. For a body to function properly, you need at least 6-8 hours sleep Every year World Sleep Day is celebrated on the 15th of March. The theme of World Sleep day 2019 is ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging”. World Sleep Day is an annual, global call to spread awareness and explain the importance of healthy sleep. The…

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World Cancer Day 2019: What Foods And Drinks Are Most Likely To Cause Cancer?

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World Cancer Day 2019: The estimated number of deaths due to cancer in 2018 was 9.5 million, which amounts to a whopping 26,000 deaths a day. This number is expected to increase as environmental stresses increase, air quality worsens, lifestyles and eating habits too! World Cancer Day is an international day, marked on 4th February to increase awareness of cancer, and to encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2019 is – ‘I am and I will‘. The estimated number of deaths due to cancer…

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Here’s how bingeing on alcohol can damage your health

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Excessive alcohol consumption can cause a buildup of plaque in the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. This leads to one or more of these arteries to become partially or completely blocked, thereby reducing the blood flow. Uncontrolled CAD can lead to a heart attack over time. In the past three decades, there has been a 300% increase in the incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among Indians. About two-to-six percent of those affected live in rural India and four-to-twelve percent in urban India. Among other things, lifestyle factors such as…

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9 Tips to Stay Healthy & Safe During Deepawali

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With Diwali round the corner, making sweets, shopping and decorating the house becomes the top priority. But this festival of lights, joy and togetherness is also inundated with loud fireworks and crackers and with whole lot of sweets, snacks and more. But that doesn’t mean Diwali have to be unsafe and unhealthy. With just a little bit of precautions you can actually play it safely. Marked with pompous celebration, displays of stunning fireworks, family feast and deep seated tradition, Diwali – the five-day festival is observed by millions of Indians…

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Diet tip, avoid these 5 foods in your 30s for weight loss and good health

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Weight loss diet: Don’t struggle in your 30s to lose weight. Just avoid these 5 foods for better weight loss results, good health and glowing skin. Once you are in your 30s, you will notice that weight loss becomes a tad more difficult, and everything you eat goes straight to your waist. It becomes difficult to stay healthy and fit and your body is hinting that the carefree attitude of your 20s may not work any longer. But take heart, eliminating some foods in your diet could do the trick and help you achieve…

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