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Studies suggest that eating suboptimal levels of 10 foods or nutrients — too much of some and not enough of others — was associated with more than 45% of deaths due to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Not eating enough of the following foods and nutrients was estimated to...
Potassium and high blood pressure
Potassium regulates the heartbeat and ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves. It is vital for synthesizing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates. The diet of our ancestors included significant component of potassium but sodium has replaced it in modern diet. Higher use of sodium instead of...
Are patients with heart disease, diabetes or hypertension at increased risk to get coronavirus infection?
No, people with hypertension, diabetes or heart diseases are at no greater risk of getting the infection than anyone else.
Among people with above diseases, is there an increased risk of severe illness or complications once...
Diabetes patients are often advised by experts to exercise as this can improve sensitivity to
insulin, and reduce excess fat. Experts believe that this can eventually help in controlling the sugar levels in blood. While exercise is helpful, one has to be cautious before creating an exercise plan if the...
Sugar is present in several food products and sometimes food can be unappetizing if it's not present. It is added to products like breads, dairy-based foods, salad dressings, and sauces. The sugar is added not just to impart sweetness. It's also used to extend shelf life and adjust attributes...
Doctors are very often asked about multivitamins as preventive supplement. Here is why one should you should take/ not take multi vitamins:
Simple multivitamins are probably not required by most adults who eat a balanced diet and get regular sun exposure. Multivitamins may be actually be harmful in some people...
Taking a blood pressure reading is common these days, whether in your home of getting it measured in a clinic. It is important to measure your reading correctly as there can be a difference of as high as 10% based on way of measuring. This difference can lead to...
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Potassium and high blood pressure
Potassium and high blood pressure
Potassium regulates the heartbeat and ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves. It is vital for synthesizing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates. The diet of our ancestors included significant component of potassium but sodium has replaced it in modern diet. Higher...
How to measure your blood pressure
Taking a blood pressure reading is common these days, whether in your home of getting it measured in a clinic. It is important to measure your reading correctly as there can be a difference of as high as 10% based on way of measuring....
Exercising with diabetes
Diabetes patients are often advised by experts to exercise as this can improve sensitivity to
insulin, and reduce excess fat. Experts believe that this can eventually help in controlling the sugar levels in blood. While exercise is helpful, one has to be cautious before creating...
