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From the steam that eases congestion, and the stuff we swim in, and the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us. The ubiquitous attribute of water makes it a very important and rich resource, whose health benefits are often ignored or underrated. Water even makes up for two thirds of our bodies, which inevitably brings the question – what are the main benefits of drinking water and why should we keep ourselves hydrated? Let’s see a list of benefits that come attached with drinking water and how these can be treated as health tips: Aids in weight loss : Whether you are into power yoga, cardio or a simple gym nut, drinking plenty of water can help in weight loss. Various scientific studies have found out that people who drink water before any meal, lose weight faster than people who don’t. This is so because by this way, the upped intake of H2O makes us feel full, active and may also help boost metabolism Helps fight fatigue: With increasingly complex choices where more and mo...

Jogging is one of those rare physical activities that completely define healthy living. It is also one of the most popular workout regimes that helps keep one in shape or lose weight by focusing on target and core muscles. Also, it does not require athletic training or special skill set, which makes it an ideal workout plan for most of the people. There are no exigent exercise tips that one needs to remember before starting this workout, as the only prerequisite to it is to own a good pair of running shoes! Furthermore, no home tips are also required as the exercise is as simple as it gets – whether you start off early in the morning or after your work hours in the evening. Its benefits are aplenty and are summarized below: ·              Improved cardiovascular system         Regular jogging can help improve cardiovascular endurance system of the body as it challenges           your lungs and heart. By prov...

Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes has reached endemic proportions across the world, which occurs when pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or they are not utilized effectively by the body. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) stated that by 2011, approximately 366 million people around the world were affected by type 2 diabetes and the figure is expected to reach 552 million by 2030. Closer to home, India has one of the largest population living with type 2 diabetes (61.3 million) and the same is expected to rise to 101.2 million by 2030, which indicates that in the next twenty years, one-fifth of the diabetic population will be in India. As such, India faces challenges in the prevention of the chronic disease, which has reached pandemic proportions, making Indians highly susceptible to the disease. Challenging factors:       Diet : Indian diet is usually rich in saturated fats and carbohydrates, which contributes in making up for more calories and sugar tha...

Hypertension or high blood pressure, as we all know, is a chronic ailment which is quite common among the masses. However, the symptoms of the same are not easy to detect as many people suffer from it without being aware of the same. In some cases, hypertension is diagnosed only when BP is measured and that can sometimes lead to extremely serious complications including heart stroke. There are basically two categories of High BP :- a)   Primary     b)   Secondary Primary Hypertension is not associated with any specific cause. It can happen to anyone over a period of time. Hereditary blood pressure falls under this category. Secondary Hypertension, on the other hand, occurs due to another adverse health condition. Although this disease is not associated with many symptoms but there are certain frequent conditions which can be termed as hypertension symptoms.  These include: 1)    Headaches (from dull to severe) 2)    Dizzy Spells 3)...

‘You should drink one glass of warm lemon water every morning as soon as you wake up’ – you might have often come across this health advice. Have you ever wondered why it is so? What is the benefit of drinking warm lemon water every morning? Read on to find the answer to this question. Boosts Energy   Energy is probably the first thing that you need in the morning! A glass of warm lemon water will provide you just that. The molecules present in a lemon can charge up the body instantly and improve your mood, as well. It has also been proved that mere scent of lemon can render a calming effect to our body. Enhances your immunity Our immune system tends to get weaker with age. Vitamin-C is a component which can give our immune levels an instant boost and lemons, as we all know, are loaded with this vitamin. So, lemon water every morning is the key to staying fit and healthy always. Freshens Breath Lemon water is an effective mouth freshener along with fighting dental problems such as ...