Get a Beach-ready Body with a Nutritious, Balanced Diet

Balanced Diet

Having a beach-ready body is everyone’s desire and to achieve this body you have to follow a good nutritious diet. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet along with physical activity can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Eating …

Misconceptions and Facts About COVID-19

COVID-19

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most people infected with COVID-19 experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without any special treatment. Older people are likely to be seriously affected if they have underlying medical problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer. The best way to protect yourself and …

Important guidelines that can reduce risk of cancer

cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is the second leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. The most common causes of cancer are: Smoking and tobacco Genetics Lifestyle choices Environmental factors including excessive exposure to the sun and radiation Infectious agents One half of cancer cases are preventable …

Lifestyle changes to reduce weight and waist size

Lifestyle changes

A waist circumference of more than 88 cm (35 inches) in women and more than 102 cm (40 inches) in men can increase the risks of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia (abnormal amount of lipids in the blood), and cardiovascular disease (www.nhlbi.nih.gov/). These waist circumference measurements are associated with a Body Mass Index range …

Health Goals You Achieve If You Walk Daily

Walk

The great Greek physician Hippocrates once said “Walking is man’s best medicine”. Walking daily can reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases and increase health benefits not only physical, but also mental well-being by reducing stress. It is an aerobic exercise, which means that it increases oxygen flow in the bloodstream and helps eliminate toxins and …