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A to Z of Healthy Eating
Healthy eating terms explained Do you know your monounsaturated fats from your polyunsaturated? Your omegas from your antioxidants? If you are confused by food terminology we’re here to help with a...
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How LDL – the ‘bad boy’ of cholesterol – can kill you!
Actually just a ‘carrier’ and not cholesterol, LDL or Low Density Lipoprotein has earned the ‘bad boy’ label. In this post, we understand more about it – why is it needed by our body? How is it bad for...
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What can I do to keep my cholesterol levels under check?
Cholesterol, rather high cholesterol levels have always been a subject of worry for many. One such reader wrote in to us asking about how he can control his cholesterol levels. Here is an in-depth...
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How to reduce cholesterol levels naturally?
My lipid profile showed my total levels to be 230 mg/dL and LDL as 160 mg/dL with normal triglycerides levels. How can I reduce my cholesterol levels naturally? Are there any tips other than...
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5 simple ways to increase good cholesterol (HDL) level
The first thought that crosses anyone’s mind, once they learn that they have a high blood cholesterol level, is to find ways to reduce it naturally. While it’s true that LDL or bad cholesterol has to...
View ArticleWhat booze does to your body (Video)
Ever wonder how alcohol affects your body? Alcohol consumption in moderation has been touted as being ‘good for health’. But what really happens when you drink? Watch this video to find out. Read more...
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Drugs for hypertension or high blood pressure: How they work and why you...
People with hypertension are at a higher risk for several other health complications such as stroke and heart disease. So, if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is vital you take your...
View Article6 natural remedies for a healthy heart
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. Not only is it responsible for pumping blood to all the parts of your body, but is also responsible of recirculating deoxygenated blood and...
View ArticleRice bran oil or Sunflower oil — which is healthier?
Cooking oils are the most essential component of a kitchen. but with variety of oils available in the market it is difficult to judge which is ideal for your health. Sunflower oil, introduced in India...
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