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Non-communicable diseases are noninfectious health conditions. They are also more adverse and tend to stay for a long time. Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, lung or diseases are all such examples. Also referred to as lifestyle diseases, they are preventable if one chooses to follow a balanced and healthy lifestyle. What are some such diseases and how do lifestyle choices play a part? Read on to find out. Obesity Genes do play a role in causing obesity, but largely the cause is an unhealthy lifestyle. Obesity is a condition where the body has excessive fat storage, leading to a greater body mass index. Lack of nutrition, no physical movement, ...

Let’s face it - not all of us like the idea of going to a gym and working out? But does that mean it’s impossible to lose weight? Surely not, as there are many daily activities you can indulge in that will help you lose weight and improve your energy levels. Here are five ways you can do just that. Drink tea regularly Who doesn’t enjoy a freshly made cup of tea? If you’re already a tea person, it shouldn’t be a task for you to get acquainted with the taste. However, there are plenty of interesting tea choices that help in losing weight. Some of the weight-loss teas include catnip tea, hibiscus tea, ginger tea, chamomile tea, and peppermint tea. Visit ...

As the days get warmer, summer caps are revising their services and partnerships to ensure that they provide their clients with the best possible services. One of the toughest challenges in the process is to choose a good healthcare provider because, beyond the costs and logistics, there are many other factors they need to factor into the decision. Children require special healthcare, so it’s crucial to work with someone who can provide specialized care. When the camp addresses children of different ages, the healthcare provider must be ready to meet their various routines and health issues. A healthcare provider is the primary care provider in a summer ...

Teens live complicated lives, being on the cusp of adulthood. While they want to be treated like grown-ups at times, they need to feel cared for as they did as children. These young adults are placed in social situations where they must make difficult choices during intense peer scrutiny and pressure. Coupled with fluctuating hormones, this emotional stress can cause teens to start behaving differently, struggle with schoolwork, or display signs of depression. Here are five scenarios in which teen counselling is essential: Substance abuse An unfortunate reality of the modern world is that substance abuse is more prevalent than ever due to ease of ...

The body uses hormones to trigger necessary changes in physiological processes and behaviour. You can think of them as chemical messengers, travelling through the bloodstream to different organs and delivering instructions. One such hormone is testosterone. Since testosterone is the primary sex hormones in males, you probably already know a lot about it. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what it is and what it does. Most of the testosterone in a man’s body is produced by specialized cells called Leydig cells located in the testicles. These cells synthesize it out of cholesterol when stimulated by another hormone called LH or luteinizing hormone. ...

Diet plans can seem very restrictive to some people as they would like to continue eating what they like. Although that makes things relatively harder to lose weight, there are ways to attain your weight loss goals without following any diet plan. Some methods might be quicker when boosted with a strict diet plan but the end results are the same regardless of the time it takes. Here are some of the best weight loss tips for those that do not want to quit their current eating habits. 1. Exercise regularly When you are trying to lose weight without a strict diet plan, regular exercise is very important. If exercise is something you are not keen to lose ...

Zinc is an essential mineral that serves to support many of our body’s natural functions. It is a key component of our health and understanding the benefits of zinc helps us determine if we have a zinc deficiency. Let’s start by discussing the use of zinc within the body. Immune System Function Zinc is required to develop a component of the immune system known as a T-lymphocyte. These T-cells work to kill cells infected by disease as well as alert other cells of the immune system, like lymphocytes, to infections. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) has noted this relation and for this reason, appropriate zinc intake is highly recommended ...

There’s no shortage of content both on and offline, to help women to lose weight and live their best life. But, if you search for the same solutions for men, you won’t find nearly the same amount of content available for them. It’s important for men to prioritize their health and keep their weight in check too. While some men can eat everything and still have washboard abs, others struggle to keep the love handles and dad bod at bay. Not only is carrying extra weight bad for your health and your wallet, but weight loss can also significantly improve your life in various ways. Knee and Back Pain Elimination Being overweight or obese can also ...

Regardless of what walk of life you’re from; fatigue can be one of the most difficult physical states to overcome. Whether you’re a student, a parent, an office worker, an Olympic skier or anything in between, the condition of fatigue is one of the most common symptoms suffered by individuals living in the modern world. Yet, feeling tired isn’t the only symptom you’ll feel when your body begins to feel drained. Being sleep-deprived comes hand in hand with a wide range of negative side effects. Starting with a great level of stress and tension to decreased levels of productivity, it's not unusual to feel disconnected from reality or better said, spaced out. ...

Drawing, painting, collage, coloring, and sculpting are more than just creative techniques — they are vehicles of self-expression and understanding. In the world of art therapy, a licensed and credentialed art therapist can guide an individual to uncover messages and symbols in various art forms, digging deep into a person’s innermost feelings by examining the psychological meaning behind their creations. This form of expression is a proven treatment method for underlying issues and can help clients uncover different aspects of their own personalities. How Art Therapy Works Founded on the belief that self-expression through art and creativity has a healing ...