HEALTH - Page 21

Every year, about four in 10 people worldwide suffer a stroke, yet many of them do not know what to look out for and how to act fast. Recognizing the warning signs and taking preventive measures, such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, reducing stress, managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol, and avoiding smoking, can help save lives. Often known as ‘brain attacks’, strokes happen when the brain does not get enough oxygen due to either a

Healthcare companies that profit from treating obese and overweight patients are trying to convince investors that powerful new weight-loss drugs won’t shrink their businesses. The global market for obesity drugs could reach as much as $100 billion within a decade due to the effectiveness of medicines such as Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO) Wegovy and similar medicines that use a type of protein known as GLP-1s. These drugs work by tricking the body into thinking it’s complete and slowing the speed at

There is a lot of noise in the weight loss industry, with people claiming this and that will help you lose weight. The truth is that if you want to lose weight, you need to eat a balanced diet, get enough exercise, and avoid eating processed foods. Oatmeal can facilitate weight loss because it is a high-fiber food that promotes feelings of fullness, leading to lower calorie intake. It also contains soluble fiber, which helps to eliminate waste from the

The best ghee is made from butter that has been clarified to remove milk solids. It is a rich source of vitamins A, D, E, and K. It also contains a good amount of butyric acid and monounsaturated fats, both of which have been linked to heart health. It also has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking at higher temperatures. Ghee is also high in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that may help protect

Over the past three years, a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has whipped worldwide and wiped out seabird populations and marine mammals that hunt or feed on them. That same virus is expected to hit Antarctica this summer, where it can potentially threaten penguin colonies and spread to marine mammals like seals and sea lions. Scientists say the virus is most likely brought to Antarctica by migratory birds. It has already killed millions of seabirds and other animals in

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that your body needs for several vital functions, including producing hormones and cell membranes. It’s also an essential part of your immune system and helps you absorb vitamin D from the sun. Cholesterol circulates in the bloodstream in small packages called lipoproteins. High LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol levels can build up along the walls of blood vessels over time, leading to coronary heart disease. High cholesterol can also increase your risk of stroke and other

The pistachio is a nut native to Western Asia and the Middle East. It is part of the cashew family and has a unique greenish color due to its very distinctive shells in contrast to other nuts with brown or black shells. Its rich and creamy taste makes it an ideal snack. It is also commonly used in culinary preparations or added to desserts to enhance flavor. Pistachios are also known to have several health benefits that range from augmenting

The festive season usually means eating and indulging in delicious and often sugary and oily foods. These foods cause weight gain and may even affect our digestive system and lead to heartburn, acid reflux, and other digestive issues. This year, we are encouraging people to eat smart and take steps to ensure their gut health stays on track. According to Fredrick Kizito, president of the Uganda Dietetics Association and a Registered Nutritionist, many people forget about their diet during the

There’s a common belief that weather changes can increase your risk of catching a cold. After all, you hear of more people getting sick during the winter, and spring, summer, and fall bring about their crop of sniffling, sneezing, runny noses, and sinus pain. However, is this the case? Can the weather make you sick, or does it have more to do with your environment and how you live your life? It’s true that the colder weather of winter, or

Jaggery is a traditional sweetener in India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. It is a natural sweetener made from the extract of sugarcane juice or palm sap, which is boiled and then solidified into blocks or cones. It is often considered a healthier alternative to refined sugar because it retains some natural minerals and vitamins in sugarcane or palm sap. It also has a lower glycemic index than regular refined sugar, making it a better choice for people with