Category Archives: Lifestyle Diseases

Lifestyle diseases generally mean common diseases that we come across in our day to day life

Obesity

Posted on March 26, 2012 by GS

Obesity is determined by measurement of body fat, not merely body weight. People might be over limit for normal standards, but if they are very muscular with low fat, they are not obese. Others might be normal or underweight, but … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to digest

Posted on March 25, 2012 by durai

 HEALTH:  You   can’t avoid eating out. But, what should you do to not suffer the effects of badly – prepared and served food? Eating out is a temptation most of us succumb to once in a while. But, in case … Continue reading →

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Metabolic syndrome

Posted on March 13, 2012 by GS

Syndrome ‘X’ is another name for Metabolic syndrome, now common among children and young adults.  Metabolic syndrome is a group of factors that occur together, increasing the risk for coronary artery disease, diabetes and stroke. The following are the risk … Continue reading →

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Kidneys and Diabetes – the link

Posted on September 30, 2011 by GS

Tips to control Diabetes and maintain a healthy kidney Did you know that diabetes affects the kidney? Diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease) is one of the important specific complications of diabetes. Around 30 to 50 percent of people with kidney … Continue reading →

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Breast cancer – Awareness

Posted on May 17, 2011 by GS

More and more women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. Awareness and early detection are important. People have a lot of questions and concerns that they want to share with their physician. Sometimes they forget or are afraid to ask. … Continue reading →

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