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HOW TO APPLY BREAK ON AGING TO LIVE LONG?

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By: Vinod Nigam The goal of my diet – style is eating for optimal health and longevity. What greater benefit could there be than living healthfully and actively into old age with no dependence on medications and almost no risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia. —— Joel Fuhrman The power of positive thinking is vital for maintaining happiness, good health and longevity. —— Eraldo Banovac People live longer when they decide to become passionately involved in something beyond themselves. —— Richard Forth Someone whose heart is at peace is…

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World No tobacco day: UP to target heart health & Superfoods to deal with withdrawal symptoms

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By: Shailvee Sharda To discourage the use of tobacco among youths, state health department has decided to focus impact of tobacco consumption on health of heart in its IEC campaigns. This is significant considering that one in three adults in the state consume tobacco as per data from health ministry. Citing data from world health organisation on the eve of world no tobacco day, health minister Siddharth Nath Singh said over two million persons die of cardiovascular disease caused by tobacco consumption. “Since, tobacco is a dual killer, we have decided to launch a targeted…

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World Hypertension day 2018: Know your numbers to stay fit

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World Hypertension day, observed on the 17th of May every year, calls out for increasing awareness about this silent killer. World Hypertension day, observed on the 17th of May every year, calls out for increasing awareness about this silent killer and help people realise that hypertension or high blood pressure is a preventable and controllable condition. Hypertension remains a contributing risk factor for stroke, heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications leading to deaths across the globe. The theme for the World Hypertension Day 2018 is ‘Know Your Numbers.’ According to…

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Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

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Cancer is a disease characterized by the presence of continuously dividing cells. Initially localized at a point called a tumor, these cells later distribute throughout the body via the blood or lymphatic system, and eventually result in death. These cells appear as lumps, which, if not detected at its early stages, might lead to a tumor in other parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system. Cancer is caused by a number of external or internal stimuli. Various kinds of cancer show their symptoms in different ways. Certain home remedies exist…

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HYPERTENSION – THE HIGH AND LOW OF IT

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Keep calm and say no to hypertension Hypertension which is commonly termed as high blood pressure is a lifestyle disease that is affecting millions of people across the world. What was earlier perceived to be a health issue that affected only the elderly is now detected even in children as well as teenagers. According to experts, the main reason for the increase in the number of reported cases of hypertension is the wrong choice of diet and lack of physical activities. However, this is not to be taken lightly, given…

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Essence of Wellness

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Nowadays, we associate wellness with our physical well-being, stamina, and ability. The fact is that, wellness is a broad term that accounts for our physical, mental and spiritual health. We are very able to see the benefits or detriments to our physical body, but many times are oblivious to or take for granted our mental and spiritual welfare. Our bodies though, work at every level to give us optimal health. Any disturbance at any layer of energy can disrupt our soundness. There are many dimensions to our wellness, and when…

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Sugar is the new tobacco and here is why

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By: KANIZA GARARI Indians unaware of the amount of sugar being consumed leading to heart diseases. Hyderabad: Sugar is the new tobacco, causing heart attacks in India. According to doctors, sugar consumed in the form of beverages, aerated drinks, junk foods and bakery items is raising the obesity levels, causing heart diseases. Dr Sunil Kapoor, a senior cardiologist said, “We have the problem of sugar consumption which has led to a 25 per cent increase in the Type 2 diabetes among the obese and normal population. While the obese develop diabetes due…

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Home Remedies for Dizziness

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Dizziness is something that most of us experience at some point in our lives. It is a feeling of light-headedness, unsteadiness or loss of balance and can cause fainting. Dizziness with a feeling of spinning is referred to as vertigo, which is different from the nonspecific light-headedness. Dizziness is not a disease. It is a symptom of other conditions like low blood pressure, heart muscle disease, neurological disorders, anemia, allergies, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), tinnitus, ear infections, heat stroke, vision-related disorders, migraines, anxiety disorders, and head injuries. It can also be due…

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Cancer And Some Of The Major Causes It

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Cancer And Some Of The Major Causes It – Urbanatural Cancer is one of the diseases which still scares people and to some extent is still a mystery to all. Although medical science has made significant improvement over the years, still Cancer is a disease which frightens and worries people even till date. When the cells experience uncontrolled and abnormal growth in any body part, it can lead to Cancer. But not to worry, as many Cancer treating medicines have come up in the market and these can ordered easily…

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