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Passive Sitting May Raise Dementia Risk: Experts Explain
Doctors explain that prolonged inactivity can slow blood circulation and worsen blood vessel function. It may also impair glucose and fat metabolism, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and vascular problems.
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39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
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Fatigue To Skin Changes: 3 Fatty Liver Signs In Children That Parents Need To Check
Fatty liver disease in children can manifest as particular signs. These signs need to be timely identified by parents to avoid the progression of the disease.
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Popular Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Linked To Rare Blinding Eye Condition, Finds Study
The study does not say that Wegovy directly causes blindness. Instead, researchers found a strong link between the drug and a condition called ischemic optic neuropathy.
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
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More Weight Loss While On Ozempic Means Lower Risk Of Obesity-Related Diseases, Says New Study
The new analysis suggests that greater weight loss achieved while taking Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications may lead to a larger reduction in obesity-related disease risk.
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When The Body Attacks Its Own Joints: Autoimmune Arthritis Explained
Autoimmune arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints and tissues, causing chronic inflammation, pain and disability. Experts say early diagnosis and treatment can help patients lead active, healthy lives.
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What Is The Biblical Diet? Can It Really Help With Weight Loss?
The Biblical Diet emphasises whole, unprocessed foods common in ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, closely aligning with a traditional Mediterranean diet.
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Your Genes May Decide How Well Weight Loss Drugs Work: Study
The research suggested that some of the same gene variants associated with better weight loss were also linked to stronger gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea or vomiting.
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High Blood Pressure Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think; All Consequences Explained
Hypertension is increasingly alarming because it is affecting younger adults more than ever. Contributing factors include a sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, processed food consumption, obesity, sleep deprivation, and excessive screen time.
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Changes In Body Fat Due To Obesity Can Contribute To Alzheimer's Disease: Study
In the brain, the PE particles disrupt communication between neurons, weaken immune system and promote buildup of amyloid proteins, which are naturally present but condense into clumps in Alzheimer's disease.
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"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
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Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis Are Not the Same: Here's Why
Doctors say osteoporosis and osteoarthritis also differ in how they present and who is most at risk. Osteoporosis is more common after menopause and may be linked to ageing, hormonal changes, calcium deficiency, smoking, or lack of exercise.
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Wegovy Pill Users Lost Up To 21.6% Weight In New Obesity Trial
The findings come from Novo Nordisk's phase 3 OASIS 4 clinical trial studying oral semaglutide 25 mg, the same active ingredient used in injectable Wegovy.
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Passive Sitting May Raise Dementia Risk: Experts Explain
Doctors explain that prolonged inactivity can slow blood circulation and worsen blood vessel function. It may also impair glucose and fat metabolism, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and vascular problems.
-
39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
-
Fatigue To Skin Changes: 3 Fatty Liver Signs In Children That Parents Need To Check
Fatty liver disease in children can manifest as particular signs. These signs need to be timely identified by parents to avoid the progression of the disease.
-
Popular Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Linked To Rare Blinding Eye Condition, Finds Study
The study does not say that Wegovy directly causes blindness. Instead, researchers found a strong link between the drug and a condition called ischemic optic neuropathy.
-
What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
-
More Weight Loss While On Ozempic Means Lower Risk Of Obesity-Related Diseases, Says New Study
The new analysis suggests that greater weight loss achieved while taking Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications may lead to a larger reduction in obesity-related disease risk.
-
When The Body Attacks Its Own Joints: Autoimmune Arthritis Explained
Autoimmune arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints and tissues, causing chronic inflammation, pain and disability. Experts say early diagnosis and treatment can help patients lead active, healthy lives.
-
What Is The Biblical Diet? Can It Really Help With Weight Loss?
The Biblical Diet emphasises whole, unprocessed foods common in ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, closely aligning with a traditional Mediterranean diet.
-
Your Genes May Decide How Well Weight Loss Drugs Work: Study
The research suggested that some of the same gene variants associated with better weight loss were also linked to stronger gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea or vomiting.
-
High Blood Pressure Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think; All Consequences Explained
Hypertension is increasingly alarming because it is affecting younger adults more than ever. Contributing factors include a sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, processed food consumption, obesity, sleep deprivation, and excessive screen time.
-
Changes In Body Fat Due To Obesity Can Contribute To Alzheimer's Disease: Study
In the brain, the PE particles disrupt communication between neurons, weaken immune system and promote buildup of amyloid proteins, which are naturally present but condense into clumps in Alzheimer's disease.
-
"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
-
Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis Are Not the Same: Here's Why
Doctors say osteoporosis and osteoarthritis also differ in how they present and who is most at risk. Osteoporosis is more common after menopause and may be linked to ageing, hormonal changes, calcium deficiency, smoking, or lack of exercise.
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Wegovy Pill Users Lost Up To 21.6% Weight In New Obesity Trial
The findings come from Novo Nordisk's phase 3 OASIS 4 clinical trial studying oral semaglutide 25 mg, the same active ingredient used in injectable Wegovy.
