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Experts vouch for the Mediterranean diet if you wish to stay on top of your (heart) health game. The Mediterranean diet has won the best overall diet in the annual ranking of US News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year this year. It indeed is a huge feat for any eating pattern. This is reason enough you should adopt this eating style for a longer lifespan. This diet is proven to lower the risk for diabetes, cardiac diseases and age-related memory decline, and also improves mood and life expectancy, and lowers risk of obesity. This blog aims to discuss the foods that constitute this diet. What gives the Mediterranean diet an edge over others is the fact that the diet doesn’t have any strict rules or put a curb on having any particular food group, which is in stark contrast to other diets. Instead, the Mediterranean eating style lays emphasis on fresh produce, whole grains, healthy fats and fish. Outlining the specific foods that constitute a huge part of the Mediterran...

As you already know that Omicron is currently the dominant strain of the coronavirus that is accounting for most number of cases. Just as we thought that Omicron is finally over, what came as a cause for concern is the news of a sub-variant. We are yet to know if it is a major threat. This blog aims to delve deep into it so you have some form of idea about what’s in store. According to chief scientists at the World Health Organization, the viruses continue to keep evolving that’s why you see different patterns within Omicron and therefore the different sub-lineages like BA.1, BA.2 and BA.3, BA.1 being predominant globally at the beginning, while subtype BA.2 is increasing in some countries, in fact, 30 countries to date have reported of increasing rates. BA.2 seems to be replacing BA.1. BA.2 is different in that some of the mutations it has and it does appear to have a little growth advantage- 50-100 percent growth advantage over its BA.1 counterpart. Is the new Omicron sub-variant...

Having a strong immunity is the need of the hour given the surge in Covid-19 cases. Aside from that too, a strong immunity keeps diseases and illnesses at bay at every stage of life. There’s no two ways about the fact that we are living in anxious times. Parents are leaving no stone turned in ensuring the safety of their children. But the rising pollution levels, stress and changing weather becomes a stumbling block in the endeavor of ensuring good health of the kids. This blog aims to discuss a few tips to ensure the welfare of your children and loved ones. Some tips to boost immunity to prevent cold and cough with changes in lifestyle being at the forefront: Having a correct daily schedule is at the center of keeping cough and cold at bay starting with 1.       waking early in the morning (both you and your kid) and carrying out the morning rituals of brushing teeth; 2.       encourage your kid to have half-a-cup of warm water ...

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...