When you know how air pollution affects your body, small, consistent adjustments can lower your daily exposure. Combining smart precautions with nourishing habits helps shield your organs from environmental stress. If you have glanced at the air quality headlines over the past week, the numbers coming out of Delhi are…
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Including Vitamin K in your diet can help you prevent age-related problems and other health issues. Research shows that vitamin K deficiency in the body can lead to cardiovascular diseases, brittle bones, and calcification of arteries & kidney that speed up the aging process. Adding at least a cup of…
Sitting for long periods has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature death. This is why it is important to make it a habit to sit less move more. Physical activity and health are closely linked. Being inactive and its effects on chronic…
Xylitol is a common zero-calorie sweetener aka sugar substitute found in sugar-free confectionery and toothpaste. Artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes or non-nutritive sweeteners are chemicals that provide an intense level of sweetness and no calories. They offer the sweet taste of sugar but have no carbohydrates or calories. Artificial sweeteners do…
Heart attack recovery continues even after you leave the hospital. The good news is, that the heart is capable of healing and recovering with proper care and soon you will be able to resume normal life. Protecting your heart over the long term involves following your medication plan, making lifestyle…
Exercising, reducing salt, maintaining a healthy weight, and other lifestyle modifications can help to lower blood pressure One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure according to the World Health Organization. Left untreated, the condition – also known as hypertension – could lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure,…
World Stroke Day is on October 29. The goal is to raise awareness that up to 90% of strokes can be avoided by paying attention to the 6 risk factors responsible for most cases and prevent your risk for strokes. Andrew Russman, DO, Medical Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Comprehensive Stroke…