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…
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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…
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes One of the first questions that comes to mind when we hear about diabetes is – can you actually prevent it? You cannot prevent type 1 diabetes as the cause is genetic. But preventing type 2 diabetes, or at least delaying it, is not impossible. All…
Lifestyle tips for living with type 2 diabetes One of the biggest responsibilities of those living with type 2 diabetes is to manage their lifestyle and look after their health. This makes it easier to handle the diabetes to prevent, if not arrest the complications of diabetes. Starting with conscious…
Exercise and Living with type 2 diabetes The three things that help you manage living with type 2 diabetes are diet, medication and exercise to control blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight. Being active also helps avoid diabetes complications like heart disease. After my own diagnosis of type 2…
Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? D’uh. 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 air from each…
Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? D’uh. 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 air from each…