Cholesterol can be a silent killer, just like hypertension. When I went for a health check in February this year, it was supposed to be a routine check. So imagine my shock when I found out that my cholesterol and blood sugar levels were sky high! A few follow up tests revealed I also had type 2 diabetes. Obviously I had to take action right away. Besides medication, my doctor…
While we all know that good health begins with being active and eating healthy, it is all too easy to slack off. Studies prove that those who exercise regularly live healthier lives and are at less risk for diseases. The logic is simple. A healthy body resists infection much better than an inactive body. Here are 100 reasons to make exercise a habit. Choose your favorite reasons and get started…
October is Lung Health Month. Here’s a look at: How our lungs work Maintaining lung health How to recognize the signs of lung disease Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? It follows that lung health is critical if we want to breathe easy. Our respiratory system, which includes our nose, throat, windpipe and lungs, helps us bring air into our body when we breathe. The oxygen from the…
Most of us take our body for granted. We ignore pain, hoping it will go away. Sometimes we are successful. What about the times we are not? One of the pains that is ignored the most is back pain. Yes. It starts off small. We think we’re just tired. Then it builds up to a nagging pain. Until it becomes so unbearable that we cannot get on with our regular…
What could be nicer than staying healthy doing something that comes naturally to you? Smiling is one of them. There are studies to prove that smiling can be a great mood-raiser, stress-reliever and naturally, attract people to you. Everyone remembers a smiling person, right? Truly, a smile is a curve that sets everything straight! On World Smile Day today, let’s recount some of the health benefits of smiling. Smiling relieves…