Smoking is one of the largest reasons for death all around the world, and it is really difficult to quit smoking once a person gets addicted to it. Nicotine present in tobacco creates the addiction that urges people to smoke more and more. Nicotine replicates the functions of dopamine in the brain, and it creates […]
Author Archives: Mukta Agrawal
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With the increased awareness about fitness that lays emphasis on development of lean muscle mass, whey protein powder has come to the limelight, but what exactly is whey protein? Well, it is a component present in milk. Milk is made of two proteins namely casein and whey, and it can be extracted from milk through […]
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All of us dream of having a perfect body and put in efforts to achieve it through rigorous workout sessions and restrictive diets but then temptation and lack of self-restraint always comes in the way and breaks the resolution. Well, the good news is that there is no need to starve for achieving your dream […]
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Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease in which the patient suffers from the high level of glucose in the blood. High blood sugar level is caused either due to lack of insulin production by beta cells of the pancreas that is also known as type 1 diabetes or due to insulin resistance in […]
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in maintaining bone health by aiding the absorption of calcium along with other minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc. The health benefits of vitamin D are numerous, and it helps in preventing rickets, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and gout. The two forms of this vitamin that are important […]
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Type 2 diabetes has emerged as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases around the world that leads to various other health problems such as kidney failure, nerve damage and coronary heart disease. Diabetes is a condition in which the body either fails to produce insulin or is unable to use it efficiently to control […]
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Cardiac illness and heart attack has turned out as one of the greatest killers in recent times. But in most cases it can be prevented with simple measures. Our present hectic lifestyle along with over-dependence on processed foods and alcohol is taking a toll on the heart. What we badly need is a healthy lifestyle […]
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Heart disease involves a number of complications and includes a wide range of factors that affects the heart. Heart diseases include blockage of arteries or atherosclerosis, stroke, heart attack, heart failure and heartbeat problems called arrhythmias. Heart diseases have emerged as one of the major causes of death killing 56 million people worldwide in one […]
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The female menstrual cycle is a complex mechanism, and it can be disrupted by any situation that causes stress or anxiety. The menstrual cycle undergoes various changes right from menarche to menopause. Irregular periods, medically known as oligomenorrhea can be caused due to hormonal imbalance or anemia. Although there are medicines that can address this […]
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Almost all of us have tried to lose weight and achieve a perfectly toned body with rigorous exercise and planned weight loss diets. But each time the resolution has been broken by the temptations of untimely snacks rich in refined sugar, sodium and trans-fats. Eating between meals is one of the major reasons for weight […]