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Superfoods for a Healthy Heart: Beat Hypertension with These Delicious Options

December 8, 2023 Editor

Living with Hypertension: Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Optimal Health In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and unhealthy habits are commonplace, the prevalence of chronic illnesses like hypertension has unfortunately become a worrying reality. While medication plays a crucial role in managing high blood pressure, adopting a mindful approach to nutrition can significantly improve your overall health and well-being. This article delves deeper into dietary strategies and lifestyle modifications that can help control hypertension and pave the way for a healthier you. Embracing a Plant-Based Diet: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and…

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Concerned over Erratic Power Supply

November 4, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the erratic power supply in Kashmir Valley. The Chamber has been keenly observing and assessing the situation for the past several months, and has found that the power outages have had a grave impact on industry, trade, business, and households. The KCC&I has criticized the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) for its “unreliable and contradictory policies” in maintaining regular power supply. The Chamber pointed out that the KPDCL had promised uninterrupted power supply after…

Kashmir Cardiologist: Early Detection and Lifestyle Changes Key to Preventing Heart Disease

October 10, 2023 Editor

Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels (especially LDL), a family history of heart problems, stress, and unhealthy lifestyle choices are the main contributing factors of heart diseases: Dr Shawl Highlighting the global prevalence of heart disease as the leading cause of death, renowned Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Fayaz Shawl on Tuesday said that early recognition of heart attack symptoms and timely treatment can prevent heart attacks in Kashmir. While addressing a press conference at Paras Hospital Srinagar, Dr Shawl, who is currently holding the position of Director of Interventional…

Fatty liver may increase risk of personality disorders by threefold: Study

October 7, 2023 Editor

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are around three times more likely to have a personality disorder than those without the disease, a new study has revealed. NAFLD is a global health problem and multi-faceted disease, with the main risk factors being obesity and insulin resistance. Whilst in its early stages there may be few symptoms, the disease can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure in at-risk individuals such as diabetics. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK call for NAFLD patients to be screened for personality…

Smoking and Drinking Can Harm Male Fertility: Tips to Improve Sperm Quality

September 16, 2023 Editor

Health experts reveal the impact of smoking and drinking on male fertility, when should one stop smoking in order to conceive and tips to improve sperm quality According to health experts, smoking is harmful for both men and women who are trying to conceive and can cause infertility as cigarette smoking can cause reduced semen volume, decreased sperm count and also reduces the percentage of motile sperms. Hence, there should be a balance between oxidative and non oxidative levels in the body. In an interview, Dr Deepthi Bawa, Consultant in…

Sleeping late could increase your risk of diabetes by nearly 20%

September 14, 2023 Editor

Being a night owl and having an evening chronotype increases the risk of diabetes by 19% compared to being an early riser, according to research. New research has suggested that being a “night owl” or having an “evening chronotype” – which means going to bed and waking up late increases the risk of diabetes by 19% compared with being an early riser. Scientists found that women who have this sleep pattern are also more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles. Tianyi Huang, an associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospitals’ Channing…

The truth about Brown Sugar, Jaggery, and Honey: Are they really Healthier than White Sugar?

September 9, 2023 Editor

In modern times and amid growing dangers of sedentary lifestyle, people are becoming more conscious about what they are consuming. The ill-effects of foods like refined sugar, trans fats, and junk food are widely known and considering these foods can be turned into delicious recipes, many people look for their alternatives to reduce risk of chronic diseases. In place of sugar, many people add honey, jaggery or brown sugar, to get additional nutrients instead of empty calories. These natural alternatives are also believed to be better for blood sugar management.…