In today's world, people are sitting more than ever before. This can lead to some serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes. These problems are common in places like South Asia, East Africa, the Gulf, and Latin America. But there is a solution. Some clever folks came up with a plan called SPADES. It stands for Structured Physical Activity-Dance, Exercise,...
CRP, or C-reactive protein, is a key player in understanding heart health. This protein, produced by the liver, acts as a signal for inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the body's natural response to protect itself from harm. It can be triggered by various factors, including infections, injuries, and lifestyle choices like smoking or poor diet. When it comes t...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying at home meant big changes in how people slept, especially in busy cities like Mexico City. A recent study looked at how much and how well people slept during the lockdown. This study was done by asking adults in the city to fill out an online survey between June 2020 and February 2021. The study found that people were sl...
Pregnancy is more than just the nine months leading up to the baby's arrival. It's a journey that begins much earlier, with choices that can greatly impact the baby's health. This isn't just about what you eat or how much you exercise, though those are important. It's about understanding how your daily habits can influence your pregnancy. Scientists have dis...
Diabetes, especially type 2, is a big challenge. It requires constant care and lifestyle changes. These changes aren't just about diet and exercise. They involve creating a healthy routine that sticks. Smartphones are becoming a big help here. They offer personalized eHealth interventions. These are like having a personal coach in your pocket. One cool method is Jus...
Changing habits to help the environment can be tough. In India, a big effort to get people to make greener choices has lost its momentum. This effort, known as Mission Life, was meant to get folks to do things like ride bikes instead of driving cars or use less plastic. It was a big deal for India's Prime Minister and other leaders, who saw it as a key step in fighti...
The effect of major lifestyle changes on mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is no small matter. It is really important to actually prove that lifestyle changes work for Alzheimer’s. Rigorous clinical trials are needed to test whether lifestyle interventions can help. Drug trials have high standards. This is a good thing. Study...
Digging into he role of diet, medicine, daily life habits affects digestive steering stomach outright towards dyspepsia or coating stomach mucus lining dreams quickly evaporate. Fasting for a chunk of the day sounds like a fitness goal in some books, however Ramadan fasting involves a full no food or drink kinda deal, from sunrise to sundown. That's a lengthy e...
The health of a person's heart can be influenced by a lot of factors. Many of these factors can be changed by making adjustments to a person day to day life. One of the most influential factors is a person's diet. This is because what a person eats affects their heart health in the long run. Example of this is that a diet full of healthy foods like vegetables and fr...
Handling type 2 diabetes isn't just about popping pills. It's about living healthier. That's why Zhang Ye People's Hospital tried something new. They used the Omaha System to help patients online. For five months, they split patients into two groups: those who got this new help and those who didn't. After a month and three months, the ones with the new help did bette...