Diseases Of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Cardiovascular disease is a broad term that describes conditions that affect the heart, the blood vessels (artery, veins, capillaries, etc.), and the system that is responsible for transporting blood from the heart to all parts of the body. These diseases can be grouped into: 1. Heart diseases; 2. diseases of the big blood vessels; 3. […]
Strong Social Support Is a Key to Good Health
Having strong social support is one of the armors that should be found in your arsenal especially if you are on a journey to get or stay healthy. This social support can be a network of people who provide practical and emotional support for an individual–or patient. They include parents/guardians, siblings, spouses, other family members, […]
The wonders of Soursop. What you should know.
Soursop (Annona muricata), a prickly green fruit with a creamy texture and strong flavour. It is very common in most tropical regions. This fruit has many nutritional benefits. Despite these benefits, a poll by Viedial Healthcare shows that many people do not like to eat it. The nutritional profile of soursop A serving of 100grams […]
Monitoring your blood sugar level every day. Here’s why
A visit to the doctor is very crucial for persons living with type 2 diabetes to get the required support to manage their health. However, this visit is only a tiny part of what is needed to manage type 2 diabetes. Treatment outcomes depend on what happens after and between the visits to the doctor. […]
Can I still enjoy a midnight snack? Find out.
There is so much hype about eating late. Although, there is evidence that insulin resistance is more likely to occur with meals taken late in the evenings and nights. Eating or snacking late at night may fit into some people’s lifestyle or health needs better. So late-night snacking is not necessarily off-limits but making the […]
Why are home-cooked meals are healthier?
A well-prepared home-cooked meal should mean a cleaner, cost-effective, and most of all healthier meal. But this is not often the case. This is because sometimes we prepare home meals in a manner that is detrimental to our nutritional needs. Here are common practices that yield an unhealthy meal 1. Use of high sodium food additives […]
Maintaining a healthy eating lifestyle. What to do.
What you eat and when you eat affects the state of your health which also plays a major role in your ability to succeed in most life endeavours. Your diet when combined with physical activity can help you reach and maintain a healthy outlook and reduce risks of chronic ailments such as type 2 diabetes […]
How does water help you maintain a healthy heart?
Fun fact: When you get thirsty, you are already dehydrated hence the feeling to drink water. This colourless, odourless fluid makes up at least 60 percent of the adult body and is essential to the body to function optimally. By drinking water, you are doing your heart a great service. The heart pumps 1500 to 2000 […]
Sodium and our health. What we need to know.
Sodium is not one of the minerals that the body needs in large amounts. The body needs very little of it. The body needs less than 2300mg of sodium a day to function well. In reality keeping, this limit is very difficult. Sodium attracts and retains water. This increases the volume of blood and makes […]
Domestic violence could cause more than a heartbreak!
Domestic violence could cause more than a heartbreak! One in three women in the world have experienced violence from an intimate partner- a husband or boyfriend. Domestic violence is usually associated with acute emotional trauma that can be described as that crushing feeling of heartbreak! This feeling can actually linger for a long time. Unfortunately, […]