Friday, 15 Nov, 2024

Health

Blood groups A, B, AB at higher diabetes risk

DHAKA: Compared to individuals with blood type O, women with blood groups A, B and AB are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a study has found. "Our findings support a strong relationship between blood group and diabetes risk, with participants with the O blood type having a

5 Advantages of drinking more water

DHAKA: Water not only cleans your body from inside out but also improves the texture of your skin and hair. Here are some reasons why you should consume enough water, reports The Times of India.1. Avoids putting on too much weightIf you are one of those people who think that drinking

Why you need to include eggs in your diet

DHAKA: Eating eggs can be a great way to give yourself a healthy boost. Packed with nutrients and rich in calcium, iron and protein, eating eggs is can be a great way to get your daily dose of nutrition. Here are some reasons why you need to eat eggs.To boost weight loss: Contrary to

Get rid of a sore throat with natural honey

DHAKA: Seasonal changes increase your susceptibility to throat infections. If you are one of the victims of a seasonal sore throat, here’s what you need – honey.Honey is one of the most valued, traditional natural substances and is widely used for its therapeutic properties. Its

Eye problems in children

DHAKA: Good eye health and clear vision are very important for the overall development of children. There’s an alarming increase in the number of children suffering from eye problems these days. Diagnosing and treating them early are critical to maintaining a child’s eye health,

Home remedies for winter skincare

DHAKA: As we welcome the winter months, it’s time to equip our skincare regime for the season as well. Winter brings with it excessive skin dryness, and the need for moisturizing and hydrating the skin. A little extra care is needed to ensure glowing and healthy skin.Here are some

Control your diabetes better with these 5 simple steps

DHAKA: Controlling sugar levels and maintaining them in the desirable range is an intricate task that all diabetics have to accomplish. However, controlling diabetes can be really easy if you take care of these five simple things.Eat smart: Diet is the most important aspect of a

Food for your healthy bonesc

DHAKA: Nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are essential if you want to build strong bones. While calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth structure, vitamin D improves calcium absorption and bone growth.One of the main reasons of osteoporosis is a calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

EZY introduces water purifier ‘LivePure’

DHAKA: EZY Distribution (PVT) Ltd, a local marketing company, has introduced ‘LivePure’, the world’s leading water purifier brand, in Bangladesh. The main goal of EZY is to provide 99.99 percent safer drinking water for better health and hygiene of the people. The launching of

How to control blood sugar

DHAKA: Diabetes is one of the bigger diseases of our time. However, the silver lining to the condition is that Type-2 diabetes can be controlled and even prevented, if one adapts a few simple but effective lifestyle changes. Keeping in mind a few of these things can be helpful,

Foods to help manage weight

DHAKA: Healthy eating promotes better weight loss as opposed to mindless and desperate crash dieting.It is not only healthy but ensures that the lost weight doesn't come back and that you maintain the body's strength and immunity. Here are some foods you should eat to promote weight

5 reasons you should drink coffee daily

DHAKA: Here are five reasons why you should have that cup of coffee every single day.There are two kinds of people - those who drink tea and those who drink coffee. While both the beverages come with their individual health benefits, the argument never resolves as to which beverage is

Junk food makes people lazy

DHAKA: A new research reveals that junk food, which lacks nutrition, can actually make one lazy.According to the study, the energy-draining effects of junk food can persist even when someone is switched to a healthy eating plan, reports The Times of India.The study, conducted on two

What happens when you stop smoking?

DHAKA: Probably many people know the dangers of smoking, but are not quitting this habit, because they choose more to enjoy in cigarettes, rather than worry about their health. And maybe more often they do not want to know the real truth about smoking as a cause of serious diseases.

Simple rules for a good sleep

DHAKA: Prepare a set of rules for sound sleep and religiously follow them.Here are some of the sleep rules to stay healthy, reports huffingtonpost.com.Set a seven days-a-week schedule: Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time naturally, including holidays.

6 common health concerns that men ignore

DHAKA: With women known to suffer serious health issues these days, men's health concerns have taken a backseat. Among the many health issues plaguing them, here are the six most common ones that men should not ignore, reports The Times of India.Chest pain: Most men associate chest

KAMPS discussion on kidney disease held in Noakhali

DHAKA: More than two crores of people in Bangladesh are affected by kidney disease while five people are facing untimely death every hour after being affected with these diseases, speakers told a discussion at Noakhali Zila School auditorium.Terming the kidney disease as a harmful

6 common diseases that cause bad breath

DHAKA: We all know about various causes of bad breath or halitosis and tips or remedies to control them. But, have you ever thought that your breath can tell a lot about your health?   Here are some common diseases that can be revealed through your breath first, reports

Drink warm water with lime to stay healthy

DHAKA: We have all heard it somewhere or the other that drinking warm water with the juice of one lemon, is beneficial for health. Here is delving into the reasons, reports The Times of India. Helps your digestive systemWarm lime water on an empty stomach early in the morning helps

Vitamin D reduces lung disease flare-ups

DHAKA: Vitamin D supplements can reduce lung disease flare-ups by over 40 percent in patients with a vitamin D deficiency, shows a clinical trial.Flare-ups are when a COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) patient's usual symptoms (coughing, excess mucus, shortness of breath,