Everyone has problems sleeping, occasionally. Gone are the days when you slept for 8 hours straight. Occasional snoring, episodes of insomnia and daytime fatigue are common conditions that can happen to almost anyone. Blame it on the excessive work pressure, stress or obesity, but sleeping disorders have become a part and parcel of our lives. However, if you are a habitual snorer, you are not just disturbing your partner but…
I still remember that evening when my uncle came back to home from work. As a 13-year old teenager, I was desperately waiting for him as he was supposed to take us out for dinner. As the clock struck 7, my uncle came, but he was exhausted. My mom gave him a glass of water, but before he could drink, he fell on the floor. I was horrified to see my uncle, ‘my hero’ in…
It is scary to think that heart disease is the the no.1 killer of women! You can lower your chance of heart disease and a heart attack by taking simple steps. Here are some facts about heart disease in women, symptoms to watch out for, some common myths and what women can do to prevent heart disease. Because knowledge is power. Women and heart disease – Did you know that……
I took the Saffolalife Weight Heart Test today and the result was: “Well done! Your heart is healthy. Keep following your health routine to maintain your heart health” While that is good news, it doesn’t mean I can sit back and relax. As a type 2 diabetic, I have to keep working to maintain it. Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was a solid wake up call for everyone in…
Kidney health and Diabetes The kidney is an amazing organ with millions of minute blood vessels that filter out waste products from the blood via urine. This filtering system can become damaged by diabetes, reducing kidney function. When waste products are not filtered out, the result is kidney disease. While diabetes may be the prime cause for kidney failure, the symptoms from early kidney disease are not apparent. That doesn’t…