Tag: fitness
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High Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms and Foods to Eat
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure (BP), is a medical condition due to which the blood pressure in the arteries rises continuously. This persistently high blood pressure may lead to various complicated medical conditions such as heart disease and kidney failure, eventually leading to significant lifestyle problems. Normal blood pressure range Blood pressure is…
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Valentine’s Day Special: Sandeep and Sonali’s weight loss story
A happily married couple, Sonali Panda and Sandeep Dash, lived a near perfect life, yet yearned for more. Hectic working hours and schedules, and the easy availability of unhealthy food had seen them gain unnecessary kilos over the years. Sonali and Sandeep found themselves weighing 96 kg and 116 kg, respectively, last year. It was…
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Weight loss diaries ft. Suruchi Mehta
At the time of her wedding in 2005, Suruchi found herself weighing 48 kg. Marriage and two pregnancies later, things changed and her weight shot up to 75 kg by 2012, about 10 kilos more than what she would have preferred. The responsibilities of marriage and motherhood had started to take a toll on her…
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4 Ways to Improve Bone Strength
Bone health is crucial for overall well-being. Strong bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, and facilitate mobility. Maintaining bone density is essential, especially as we age, to prevent fractures and osteoporosis. Neglecting bone health can lead to pain, limited mobility, and a decreased quality of life. Prioritizing bone health through a balanced lifestyle and…
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Indrani’s battle against hypothyroidism and weight loss
Weighing 10 pounds at birth, Indrani Mishra had always been on the heavier side! “I can’t recall a time when I was lean or thin,” says Indrani, a 34-year-old lawyer from Asansol, West Bengal. “Hormonal imbalance caused due to hypothyroidism, and my love for junk food prevented me from controlling my eating habits, which eventually…