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High blood pressure, a largely ignored physical condition is said to be one of the world’s biggest killers. Studies show that about 54% of all strokes and 25% of other cardiovascular diseases are related to high blood pressure. Doctors believe that increasing amounts of stress, combined with unhealthy dietary habits and lack of exercise has led to the increasing incidence of hypertension.
Breath is life itself. We breathe to take in oxygen and to exhale unwanted gases. So is breathing related to just oxygenation of blood or is it an integral part of a larger process called life?
Stress is much more common than it once used to be. While stress itself can lead to somatoform disorders, it is also possible to spot signs early on, and develop effective strategies to combat it.
Asthma can affect your lifestyle if it is not controlled properly. The intermittent wheeze produced by asthma causes some duress to the patient.
Reducing the risk of heart attack usually means making healthy lifestyle choices. You also may need treatment for medical conditions that raise your risk.
Dental Care mainly involves the performance of Oral Hygiene which is the practice of keeping ones mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems. The main aspects of oral hygiene is teeth, gum and tongue care. Also paying attention the kind of food one ingests.
Getting off the couch and into an exercise program? Great! But before your urge to be a great body-builder takes hold, remember that you could do more damage than good if you jump right into a marathon run or body-building routine without taking the time to bring your body up to speed.
Experts agree that the key to healthy eating is contained in three main factors-balance, variety and moderation. In short, it means eating a wide variety of foods at regular intervals, in small quantities, is the best way to keep your metabolism active and stay lean and healthy.
The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting moments for a woman. But amidst all the excitement, most women also experience moments of anxiety, and especially so if they are first-time mothers. Some of this anxiety is owed to the responsibility of breastfeeding the baby for the first time.
Teenagers on the whole are overly concerned about how they look and what other people are saying about them. Acne is a common skin problem that usually begins in the young teenage years and can last until the early 20s or even later, particularly in females. Even though acne is a common problem it can have a serious psychological effect on the teenager and can affect how he or she performs in school and acts socially.
What is the difference between exercise and play? Isn’t work exercise as well, and so how is play any different?
Heartburn unlike its name had nothing to do with the heart. It is also known by the name Pyrosis. Though some heart disease has similar symptoms, heartburn is caused due to regurgitation of gastric acids felt through a painful burning sensation in the esophagus just below the breastbone. The gastric acid is the hydrochloric acid created by the enzymes within the stomach.
