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What is diabesity

What is diabesity

'Diabesity' is in the news with a study being conducted by the BLK superspeciality hopsital in association with the University of Dresden in germany and the Beijing Genomics Institute of China. With this study, they'd like to explore the link between obesity and the rising menace of diabetes.But

Diabesity, Diabetes, Obesity

May 17 2013, 2:29 pm

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Silent heart attacks Why you need to be aware

Silent heart attacks Why you need to be aware

When anyone thinks of a heart attack, we all think of pain in the chest and down the left arm. But did you know that you could suffer from a heart attack and not even know it? Known as a ‘silent heart attack’, the phenomenon is quickly becoming very common. Silent heart attacks are the same as

Angiography, Angioplasty, By-pass surgery, Congestive heart failure, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes, Heart disease, Obesity, Silent heart attacks, Weight loss

May 14 2013, 8:27 am

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Top reasons for lack of sexual desire in women

Top reasons for lack of sexual desire in women

In my professional work specializing in female sexual dysfunction, low libido or low sexual desire is very common.  For some women, they have never felt an interest in sex, and for others they have seen a change over a period of time.  Whether the root is psychological, physiological, or both,

Hormonal imbalance, hypertension, Low libido, Medical condition, Obesity, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rachel Hercman, Sexual dysfunction, Testosterone

April 29 2013, 8:47 am

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Seven surprising things that make you fat

Seven surprising things that make you fat

From that 3pm trip to the snack machine to those evenings curled up on the sofa with your favourite treat, we all know the major culprits when it comes to gaining weight. However, the reasons why you’re struggling to keep off the pounds may not be as obvious as you think. To rid yourself of

Anxiety, Cortisol, Diet foods, Exercise, Food addiction, Food sensitivities, Friends, Insulin, Late nights, Obesity, Stress, To-do list, Weight gain, Workplace

April 27 2013, 7:56 am

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Lifestyle diseases on the rise in urban India

Lifestyle diseases on the rise in urban India

In recent years, India has managed to control communicable diseases like malaria, cholera and polio. However, the nation now has to deal with a new breed of developed world obesity-fuelled diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular ailments. Coupled with a sedentary urban lifestyle, increased

66th Independence day, Alcohol Abuse, Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes, Drinking, Fast food, Heart disease, Independence day, Independence day 2012, India, Lifestyle diseases, Obesity, Quit smoking, Smoking

April 26 2013, 12:22 pm

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Ten tips for a healthier heart

Ten tips for a healthier heart

A 2010 Lancet paper on the Burden of Disease in India found that Indians are the most vulnerable group to cardiovascular diseases in the world! A genetic mutation combined with unhealthy lifestyles is responsible for this shocking fact and increase of a number of lifestyle diseases like heart

Angina, Cardiovascular health, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Drinking, Exercise, Heart Attack, Heart disease, hypertension, Obesity, Quit smoking, Smoking, World Heart Day, World Heart Day 2012

April 26 2013, 12:23 pm

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Health benefits of drinking tea

Health benefits of drinking tea

How drinking tea is good for you Tea has long been an institution, with millions of cups supped each day, making it an unlikely staple of modern-day living. But now it seems that green tea and even the humble brew could also offer more than a simple caffeine fix with tremendous health benefits to

Alzheimer's, Antioxidants, Black tea, Burn calories, Cancer, Dehydration, Drinking tea, Flavonoids, Flouride, Green tea, Gum disease, Heart disease, Obesity, Oolong tea, Tooth decay, Wu long tea

April 24 2013, 4:11 pm

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Stroke - a reality check for young India

Stroke - a reality check for young India

29th September is World Heart Day One morning Rahul, a cheerful and healthy-appearing 29 year old, was unable to bounce out of his bed as usual and needed help to arise from the bed. After a few anxious moments he felt alright and went about his regular routine. However, friends and family urged

Blood Pressure, Heart Disease in Asia, High Blood Pressure, Injury Trauma, Low HDL, Medication, Mini stroke, MRI, Obesity, Old age, Paralysis, Quit smoking, Severe headache, Smoking, Stress, Stroke, Stroke symptoms, Transient ischemic attack, World Heart Day, World Heart Day 2012

April 26 2013, 12:22 pm

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