Tag: health and wellness
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Breaking Patterns this Republic Day for a Healthy You
All it takes is 21 days! Remember, it takes 21 days to form a habit. You must’ve noticed that when you talk to someone who has achieved their goal, they talk about staying true to a new routine. For example, someone who wanted to lose weight gave up a piece of a cake. The first…
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What is Norovirus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Another day, another virus and another outbreak. Scary, isn’t it? Not if we know all about it, the dos and don’ts, the must-have habits and everything we need to keep it under control. Learn about Norovirus and how is it turning into an epidemic? What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also referred to as Norwalk viruses, is…
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Let’s talk about Men’s Nutrition: Framing an age-inclusive picture
Nutrition has always been a critical part of health and development. However, it has been more inclined towards women’s health. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Women tend to visit a doctor or preventive care centres more regularly than men. Similarly, the awareness of men’s nutrition would be beneficial for preventing health…
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Potassium Rich Foods, Fruits, Benefits and Deficiency Symptoms
An essential nutrient, potassium is a mineral that your body needs to perform a myriad of important functions. Balancing the electrolytes and fluids in your body and ensuring your heart continues to pump blood depends on consuming adequate amounts of potassium. Table of Contents Best Potassium Rich Foods Every day, you should consume a minimum…
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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…