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Pill-free ways to keep BP in check

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Here are 10 pill-free ways to keep your blood pressure in check this summer Drink coconut water This mild tropical drink can lower blood pressure as much as 12 points for 71 per cent of people. Coconut water is packed with 1,500 mg of potassium per 20-ounce serving. This mineral helps calm the entire central nervous system, preventing artery-damaging blood pressure surges when life gets hectic. Look for coconut water in grocery stores and whole foods stores. Season with sesame oil The oil’s healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids and unique sesamin…

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Health tips which will change your life

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Choosing a healthy lifestyle can lead to a longer, more fulfilling life. Improving your physical and mental health has a positive effect on everyone around you. You can teach your family and friends better habits through example. There’s no need to be intimidated by the idea of living healthier. Make a few small changes and see big results. Get Moving There are exercise programs out there that promise amazing body transformations in a short amount of time but they’re grueling. If you love that kind of challenge then go for…

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15 cholesterol myths

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Cholesterol is often misunderstood. We have been bombarded with information that says that high levels of cholesterol increase the risk of heart diseases but a lot of other information is simply fiction. Myth #1: High cholesterol is only a concern for men- not women. Women have estrogen on their side to help keep cholesterol levels within the normal range. However, after menopause this advantage is gone. Men over 45 and women over 55 are at higher risk for elevated cholesterol. Myth #2: High cholesterol is genetic and there is nothing…

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No clean chit to Maggi, says food safety watchdog

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India’s food safety regulator on Wednesday said Nestle India has not been given a clean chit regarding its popular Maggi noodles and that its ban order of June 5 was still operative despite a certified lab in Karnataka reportedly finding the snack to be safe. “It is clarified in the first instance that FSSAI has not given any clean chit regarding the safety of Maggi Noodles,” the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said in a statement, reacting to reports that a laboratory in Mysore had found the samples…

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Risk of heart attack doubles at SKIMS

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Hospital closes Cath-Lab for critical patients In a brazen violation, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) authorities have dismantled vital and the only Cath-lab – giving tough time to cardiology patients. Sources said that on the directions of Director SKIMS, Dr Showkat Ali Zargar, cardiology department of begun the process of dismantling the Cath-lab, without providing any alternative to the growing number of cardiology patients. They said the patients – who are advised some vital tests by the department – have either to wait or return home. “We are ashamed…

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Kashmir surgeon performs first cardiac transplant in Rajasthan

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Leading with Love A Kashmiri heart surgeon, Dr Murtaza Chishti, has performed the maiden heart transplant surgery in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (MGMCH) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Under the supervision of Dr Chisti, it was the first surgery of its kind in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and was also praised by State’s Chief Minister Vasundra Raje and Health Minister Rajendra Rathore. Talking over phone from Jaipur, Chisti expressed his gratitude to his team and hospital administration for achieving the feat. “It couldn’t have been possible for me to do it alone…

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Simple ways to treat diabetes

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Lifestyle disease, as diabetes is called, refers to disorders owing to the way people live, eat and interact with their environment. Diabetes is one of the various lifestyle disorders which have gripped the youth of today tightly. Diabetes in numbers In India alone there are around 77 million people with prediabetes and 64 million people with diabetes which makes India the Diabetes capital of the world next to China. This is expected to go up to a whopping 87 million – 8.4% of the country’s adult population – by 2030.…

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Doctors, Paramedics of SKIMS Medical College Hospital go on indefinite strike

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Patients had to face a tough time on Monday as doctors and paramedical staff of the SKIMS Medical College Hospital at Bemina here went on an indefinite strike to protest against ransacking of the institute by a mob. All operations in the hospital including casualty, OPD as well as IPD at (JVC) were closed on Monday as hundreds of patients were left without receiving consultation and treatment. The strike by doctors and paramedics follows the series of incidents that followed allegations of molestation against a hospital employee by a girl…

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Foods you should STOP refrigerating

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We’re completely aware of how modern refrigeration is a substantial practice in every kitchen and household. It goes a long way in preserving our food and maintaining its quality. But did you know, despite popular belief, refrigerating certain foods can actually change their flavour (not in a good way). This is not it. It can even reduce their nutritional quality, or accelerate the spoiling process. Keep reading to find out the food items you are never supposed to refrigerate. We bet some of these are sitting in your fridge right…

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Migraine relief: Top 5 cures and remedies

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Migraine is a neurological disorder, where one experiences headaches along with symptoms associated with autonomic nervous system. This simply means, a person experiencing migraine will also experience nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and environment. For migraine relief, there are some natural remedies that can help reduce the pain. Causes of migraine Migraine can last for hours and is caused when arteries are inflamed due to the release of chemicals. These chemicals are released when you have an allergic reaction, stress, sleeping pattern, menstruation, menopause, and fasting. Natural cures for…

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