Tag: cholesterol
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How to Reduce Triglycerides: A Comprehensive Guide
Triglycerides, a crucial fat in your bloodstream, serve as an essential energy source for the body. Yet, when their levels rise too high, they become a silent hazard, increasing the risk of heart disease and other health issues. Understanding triglycerides, their impact on health, and methods to manage their levels is critical for maintaining cardiovascular…
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Cholesterol: 6 myths that need to be busted
The human body contains wax-like substances called cholesterol. They are found in blood cells throughout the body. The liver produces this substance that plays a major role in digestion. However, having too much of it in the blood is detrimental for health as it blocks the arteries in the body and leads to peripheral artery…
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“I started feeling a lot more confident” – How putting #HerHealthFirst made the difference
Following the birth of her child in 2014, Angel Brendan weighed 103 kg and was a borderline diabetic. While she managed to drop a few kilos with time, she found herself facing another obstacle soon enough. The dreaded weight loss plateau. Still weighing a not-so-healthy 91 kg, she realized her methods had to change. When…
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Putting #HerHealthFirst helped Reet Bhatia overcome cholesterol and lose 10 kg in 3 months
In a world where careers outweigh everything else, health has taken a back seat for most individuals. 38-year-old Reet Bhatia was no different. The 6 years she spent as a manager at a multinational company in England saw her weight go from 62 kg to 87 kg. In addition to that, she was diagnosed with…
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Ajay Pathak – The hero who bid adieu to obesity
Born and brought up in Delhi, Ajay Pathak was never a victim of obesity. This aspect of his life changed over the last 16 years. His job demanded a lot of travel out of him, coupled with his love for junk food, Ajay became overweight to an extent that the scales would never go below…