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How Drinking Hot Water Regularly Affects Blood Circulation In The Body

Blood Circulation is very important in the human body because the organs including the heart and brain require adequate flow of blood to function well. When there is obstruction to the flow of blood, it can cause myriad of problems ranging from damage to the organs to failure of some organs in worst cases, it can lead to fatality i.e.

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How Drinking Hot Water Regularly Affects Blood Circulation In The Body

HEALTH

Reasons why those with weak immunity are advised to take vitamin C tablets regularly

Taking vitamin C tablets regularly can be beneficial for individuals with weak immune systems. Here are some reasons supported by Healthline and Medical News Today. Immune system support: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system. It helps stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are essential for fighting off infections and viruses.

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Reasons why those with weak immunity are advised to take vitamin C tablets regularly

HEALTH

How to know if you are developing glaucoma or cataract

Glaucoma and cataract are two vision threatening diseases that affect the eyes. Cataract as a matter of fact has been globally ranked as the eye disease that causes blindness the most with glaucoma being the second in terms of ranking. These eye diseases can cause blindness in most cases if not detected early enough or being given adequate attention.

  2 days ago ago
How to know if you are developing glaucoma or cataract

HEALTH

The Best Time To Eat Your Fruits In Order To Get The Most Benefits Out Of It

Many individuals may experience adverse reactions after consuming fruits, which can deter them from including these nutritious foods in their diet. These reactions can be attributed to various factors, including the timing of fruit consumption. In this article, we will highlight the optimal times to consume fruits in order to obtain their desired health benefits while minimizing adverse reactions.

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The Best Time To Eat Your Fruits In Order To Get The Most Benefits Out Of It

HEALTH

Symptoms And Causes Of Foot Cancer That Should Not Ignore

Foot cancer otherwise known as foot melanoma is a type of cancer that arises when malignant cells start developing anywhere on the foot. It often starts as a mole and then keeps growing bigger till it becomes significantly serious in the body that'd require attention from the hospital.

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Symptoms And Causes Of Foot Cancer That Should Not Ignore

HEALTH

Medicinal Benefits Of Eating Oatmeals Regularly And Health Issues It Can Manage

Do you know that there are certain medicinal benefits of eating oatmeals often? Oatmeal is a very healthy food choice for many and the interesting thing is that, oatmeal contains some benefits that may help manage some diseases in the body that affect both older and middle aged individuals.

  13 days ago ago
Medicinal Benefits Of Eating Oatmeals Regularly And Health Issues It Can Manage

FOOD

What Eating Garden Eggs Often Does to People With High Blood Cholesterol

Do you know that garden eggs otherwise known as egg plants play a role in the regulation of blood cholesterol in the body? Blood Cholesterol is normal and healthy but bad cholesterol otherwise known as low density lipoprotein can cause harm to the heart and various parts of the body when it gets too high.

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What Eating Garden Eggs Often Does to People With High Blood Cholesterol

HEALTH

Foods That May Delay Menopause In Women

Menopause officially marks the end of childbearing for every woman and it's not a disease in anyway. Reason being that most women tend to experience menopause or hit menopause when they have already given birth to all the children they would ever want to give birth to. But then, some women also experience or hit menopause earlier than normal.

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Foods That May Delay Menopause In Women

HEALTH

Can Wearing Glasses All the Time Weaken A Person's Eyes?

There is this belief amongst people who wear glasses that wearing the glasses at all time can cause the eyes to be weaker than they should be after sometime. This is a popular belief by many ignorant individuals and the sad aspect is that, this belief has become a norm amongst people who wear glasses that they sometimes dread wearing their glasses even though it helps them see better.

  9 days ago ago
Can Wearing Glasses All the Time Weaken A Person's Eyes?

HEALTH

Effects insulin production and blood sugar level management?

Alcohol is one substance many adults can't really do without. In as much as there is no established condemnation against alcohol intake amongst adults, there is need for one to be careful with the substance because it can cause changes in the body even undesirable changes depending on the person's state of health.

  2 days ago ago
Effects insulin production and blood sugar level management?

HEALTH

Lack Of Sleep May Increase Death Risk In People Suffering From Diabetes & Hypertension

Are you aware that lack of sleep or sleep deprivation may raise a person's risk of death if the person is suffering from diabetes or high blood pressure? Lack of sleep is considered not getting adequate amount of sleep every night one goes to bed and this may cause issues with people suffering from diabetes or potentially worsen the condition.

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Lack Of Sleep May Increase Death Risk In People Suffering From Diabetes & Hypertension

HEALTH

3 myths about sleeping you should stop believing

Do you know that there are certain things you should stop believing about sleeping? Many myths have evolved over the years concerning the importance, effects of sleep deprivation and many other key things about sleeping. So for the sake of enlightenment, we are going to examine some of the things you should stop believing about sleeping.

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3 myths about sleeping you should stop believing

HEALTH

Number Of Hours People With Hypertension Should Sleep to Help Lower Blood Pressure

Did you know that there are certain number of hours people suffering from hypertension should sleep to help lower blood pressure? High Blood Pressure is a silent killer because it doesn't portray any major symptoms but still continues to cause more severe damage to the body of the person dealing with the health condition.

  7 days ago ago
Number Of Hours People With Hypertension Should Sleep to Help Lower Blood Pressure

HEALTH

Vegetables you should incorporate into your diet for clear and sharp eyes at old age

To promote clear and sharp eyes at old age, incorporating certain vegetables into your diet can be beneficial. Here are some vegetables recommended by Healthline and Medical News Today for eye health. Carrots: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body.

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Vegetables you should incorporate into your diet for clear and sharp eyes at old age

HEALTH

Foods You Should Always Consume To Help Reduce Excess Sugar In Your Body

According to Healthline, when carbohydrates are broken down, they release glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream, which serves as the body's primary source of energy. However, prolonged high blood glucose levels can lead to hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that can develop in individuals with insufficient insulin production or poor insulin use by the pancreas, often triggered by stress.

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Foods You Should Always Consume To Help Reduce Excess Sugar In Your Body

HEALTH

Signs Of Swelling In The Womb That Should Not Be Ignored

Do you know that the womb or uterus could also be swollen for some reasons? The womb is at the center when it comes to a woman's childbearing ability but like every other organ, there are various issues or things that could go wrong in the womb which may require some level of attention.

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Signs Of Swelling In The Womb That Should Not Be Ignored

HEALTH

Medical reasons why some people are advised to reduce the intake of okra

Okra is a nutritious vegetable that offers several health benefits. However, there are a few medical reasons why individuals may be advised to reduce their intake of okra. Here are some reasons as outlined by Healthline and Medical News Today. Kidney stones: Okra contains oxalates, which can contribute to the formation of kidney stones in susceptible individuals.

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Medical reasons why some people are advised to reduce the intake of okra

PARENTING

The reasons some women get pregnant during their period

Healthline explains that ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovary, usually occurs around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle. However, menstrual cycles can vary from woman to woman, with some having shorter or longer cycles. One reason some women get pregnant during their period is if they have a shorter cycle and ovulate earlier.

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The reasons some women get pregnant during their period

HEALTH

Foods That Many Eaters Enjoy But Are Harmful to Their Kidneys

The foods we eat have the potential to harm our kidneys, which are extremely vulnerable organs. The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and eliminating metabolic waste. However, although the kidneys are working to excrete these toxins, they themselves may be damaged in the process.

  24 days ago ago
Foods That Many Eaters Enjoy But Are Harmful to Their Kidneys