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Excessive use of energy drinks can lead to a host of heath issues. Still a lot of people resort to these for an instant boost in their energy without realizing the repercussions for their health. Excess amount is extremely harmful for adults and youngsters. Learn more about why you, especially youngsters, should stay clear of these drinks. Energy drinks basically derive energy from glucose, and in reality is a lethal mix of caffeinated drinks and alcohol. The drinks are mainly popular among athletes, university students, working professionals with tight schedules and travelers on long journey. Its impact extends to neurological and psychological impacts, which include 1.       Anxiety 2.       Stress 3.       Depressive symptoms 4.       Sleep disorders like insomnia 5.       Aggressive behavior 6.       Self-destructive beha...

There are no two ways about the fact that the lifestyle habits one inculcates in their childhood shapes their future health, especially health of the heart. In view of heart disease being the leading cause of death across the globe, prioritising one’s heart health becomes more important than ever. When it comes to heart health, our discussion mainly centers on adults, but the fact that heart disease can begin in childhood may come as a shocker for you. Also, the heart-healthy habits that children develop can go a long way towards keeping cardiovascular disease at bay with increasing age. Here are a few steps to a healthy ticker for kids now and as they grow: Regular physical activity- This is a no-brainer. The importance of regular physical activity for a healthy ticker cannot be emphasized enough. Doctors recommend 1 hour of exercise for children daily. This will help keep blood pressure in a healthy range and help manage stress well. Kid-friendly activities range from walking, ...

Most people post-pandemic have become sedentary due to all the lockdowns and other such measures that restricted a whole lot of their activities to curb the spread of the virus. But it’s high time you gave up your sedentary behaviors or unhealthy habits to lower your heart disease risk, which is the leading killer in America. It isn’t as complex as it may seem to adopt healthy measures. As a matter of fact it’s extremely easy to make healthy lifestyle choices and stick to it, you just need to put your mind to it. Adopting heart-healthy habits will help you manage the major risk factors, including high blood pressure and high LDL “bad” cholesterol, which are at the forefront in causing someone to develop heart disease. Blood pressure management - First and foremost, undergo screening for your blood pressure to see if you have hypertension. It isn’t easy to diagnose high blood pressure since there are no obvious symptoms. When your BP is consistently high, it places a great amount of s...

Being glued to our screens has kind of become the norm now in view of all the online schooling and work-from-home that the pandemic has brought about. But you may not realize the toll increased screen time is taking on your health. The fact that increased screen time has impacted our lives is pretty evident from the alarming rise in childhood obesity in children, and increased cases of heart disease and stroke among adults. Not to mention the toll it takes on your eyes, sleep, and more. It is extremely important that you keep a track of the amount of time you are spending online if you wish to stay in good shape over the long haul. According to a study, time spent glued to your screen- smartphone, laptop, tablet- has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and even cancer , therefore an increased risk of mortality. These are some of the common life-threatening medical emergencies. Increased risk for them can be ascribed to all the sedentary behaviors that the activity o...

It’s just been the pandemic and its impact on our health (both physical and mental well-being, as well as kids’) that we have been talking about since the past two years, and rightly so. But now that we have vaccines and getting under its cover, it’s time to bring the focus on a pertinent issue, which is the rise of obesity among kids as fallout of pandemic. Tackling obesity in children is not a new problem, the entire world has been facing this since some time now. It is important for parents to ensure that their kids don’t fall prey to this since obesity is associated with a number of factors that increase the risk for heart disease , such as high levels of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol, hypertension and worsening diabetes. It is important to remember that early childhood is an integral part of the attitude that the child adopts when they grow up. Also, the pandemic has worsened the situation further, as according to doctors, there has been a rise in the number of cases of childhood obes...

There are a number of factors that go on to tell whether your heart is getting stronger or weakening with each passing day. Whenever we talk about the risk factors or warning signs, our discussions just remain confined to high blood pressure, high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and high blood glucose levels (which, of course, are major heart disease risk factors). However, there are other numbers, too, that you should know for the health of your ticker. This blog aims to throw light upon those critical numbers. So read on: Body Mass Index (BMI) - BMI basically helps to understand whether your weight is in a healthy range. High BMI (between 25 and 29.9) means you are overweight, and are at an increased risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other chronic illnesses. It is important to achieve a BMI score between 18.5 and 24.9. If your BMI is excessively high, say 30 or above, which means you are obese- a major heart disease risk factor. Your next step is to work w...

Heart disease is a leading cause of mortality across the globe. It is true Covid took precedent over everything else, but it’s high time your focus went back to the health of your ticker that remains the leading killer of both women and men worldwide. The best way to keep heart disease from developing is by eating better meaning eating the right stuff and avoiding all the junk and fast foods that makes your ticker more vulnerable to diseases. Eat your way to better heart health: Replace red meat with plant protein - Studies have found increase in the average lifespan for those that consumed more plant protein, such as beans, whole grains, while cutting back on red meat. This can drastically cut your heart disease risk. Avoid ultra-processed foods (chocolate, chips, candy, ice-cream, fries, and packaged soups) at all costs. Breakfast is an important meal - The importance of breakfast as a meal cannot be emphasized enough. As per research, individuals are more likely to die of ca...