Health & Wellness Articles

Regular exercise helps you stay fit, maintain a healthy body weight, lower the risk of many diseases, and maintain a safe body temperature. With the ongoing the public health emergency, exercising outdoors is challenging during this pandemic. Gyms and fitness studios are also closed due to the lockdown, and if you went to one, you …

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Breast cancer occurs due to abnormal growth of some breast cells. According to U.S Breast Cancer Statistics, in 2020, about 42, 170 women in the U.S are expected to die from breast cancer. There are so many misconceptions out there about breast cancer and it’s important to understand the facts. Misconception 1: If you don’t …

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We all know that the summer sun is bad for our skin and we take precautions to protect it. But do you also know that harsh sunlight is equally bad for your tresses too? Yes, summer is the most damaging season for the hair. The heat of the summer months can cause dry, rough hair, …

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People who have integrated walking as a regular exercise into their life could find it very challenging to walk outside when the weather is unfavorable or when there are other inconveniences. If you are forced to stay at home for some reason or other, the only solution is to take your walking program indoors. By …

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most people infected with COVID-19 experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without any special treatment. Older people are likely to be seriously affected if they have underlying medical problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer. The best way to protect yourself and …

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According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is the second leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. The most common causes of cancer are: Smoking and tobacco Genetics Lifestyle choices Environmental factors including excessive exposure to the sun and radiation Infectious agents One half of cancer cases are preventable …

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A waist circumference of more than 88 cm (35 inches) in women and more than 102 cm (40 inches) in men can increase the risks of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia (abnormal amount of lipids in the blood), and cardiovascular disease (www.nhlbi.nih.gov/). These waist circumference measurements are associated with a Body Mass Index range …

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We need to build a strong immune system to stay healthy. We can build immunity from vitamins and minerals through variety of foods and sunlight. The COVID-19 has put the spotlight on the role of nutrition in boosting or strengthening the immune system. The immune system is made up of different organs, cells, and chemicals …

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The great Greek physician Hippocrates once said “Walking is man’s best medicine”. Walking daily can reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases and increase health benefits not only physical, but also mental well-being by reducing stress. It is an aerobic exercise, which means that it increases oxygen flow in the bloodstream and helps eliminate toxins and …

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In summer, your skin is prone to many problems like sunburns, itchy rashes, fungal infections and so on. The summer season can really dehydrate you, because you sweat so much. When the skin gets dehydrated, it becomes more sensitive. It makes your skin acne prone, dry, and what not. So here are some things you …

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