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Young Children And Adults Above 65years Are Most Prone To Pneumonia
Pneumonia is referred to as the infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in either one or both the lungs. Fluid or pus may get filled in the alveoli, leading to difficulty in breathing and can also cause cough with phlegm or pus, fever, etc. Pneumonia can be mild and even life-threatening. Infants and young children, people older than age 65, and people with health problems or weakened immune systems are most prone to serious pneumonia.
Symptoms of pneumonia include:
Coughing that can generate phlegm (mucus)
Fever
Chills or sweating
Shortness of breath usually during normal activities or at times even while resting
Chest pain that worsens while breathing or coughing
Fatigue or tiredness
Loss of appetite
Some symptoms that vary according to the age are:
Children under the age of 5
Mango Combats Cancer Cells & Protect Against Asthma
12 HOURS AGO HEALTH & FITNESS
The name mango come from the Tamil word mangkay or mangay — however, when Portuguese traders arrived and settled in Western India, they embraced the name manga, which eventually gave way to the modern-day version of mango. Throughout history, every part of the mango — including the fruit itself, its skin, leaves, bark of its tree and even the pit — has been used as a health remedy in one form or another. But before diving headlong into all things “mango nutrition,” here’s more of a backdrop on the sweet and delicious mango.
The mango plant (Mangifera indica) is native to India and belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. The fruit is popular in cuisines across the globe, and leaves of the plant are packed with antioxidants.
20 Foods That Are Killing You Slowly
Did you know that there are foods you are eating every day that are killing you slowly? Most of us have a number of these foods on our menu, but if you combine all of these, you’ll get a deadly combo and you need to start making changes to your diet. So analyze what you eat and start making the right choices today. Here’s the list of 20 foods that are killing you slowly. Try to avoid or limit the intake of these foods as much as you can.
Some of these foods lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Not to forget obesity and all the anxiety and depression that can come with it.
1. Canned Tomato Sauce
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Canned tomato sauce is a killer in disguise. It’s a hidden source of sugar and it would never even cross
The Ketogenic Diet Demystified
23 HOURS AGO HEALTH & FITNESS 1 COMMENT
What is the keto diet?
The ketogenic diet has gained massive popularity in the pursuit of weight loss many at times promoted by some quack professionals. It is a composite diet pattern that is very low in carbohydrates, very high in fats and relatively high in protein. Largely in the ketogenic diet, 70-80% of total daily calorie comes from fat, 5-10% from carbohydrate, and 10-20% from protein. Typically, the ketogenic diet reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day and this can be as low as 20 grams per day. For example, a 2000 calorie diet would have to contain a maximum of 50 g carbohydrates, a minimum of 155g fat and a minimum of 100g protein.
Although many variations of the ketogenic diet exist, all forbid
A Friend With Sex Benefits
There’s a growing fad among some friends (male and female) who engage in occasional sexual intimacy as a benefit of their friendship. These friends, I learnt, are not involved in proper dating or courtship; they are just good friends. They may be neighbors, colleagues at work, schoolmates, group or professional mates, club/society members, business partners etc.
However, they are available to respond to the emotional needs of their friends whenever the need arises especially if his/her spouse/partner is not around or the friend is not in a relationship. I understand it’s a convenient way of staying comfortable in friendship as there’re no commitments involved. Therefore, there’s no fear of heartbreak in sight because no expectations or obligations are demanded. Also,
4 Best Products To Battle A Dry And Itchy Scalp
There’s probably nothing that’s as annoying as an itchy scalp. Come summer, and it is a common problem that pops up, making our life hell. While there are many reasons that could lead to an itchy scalp, one of the main causes is dryness. When the scalp is excessively dry, it leads to itching and other problems like dandruff and microbial infection. Hence it becomes all the more important to tend to one’s diet and also put in a little effort to take care of your beauty needs.
With a handful of amazing ingredients, you can tackle dry and itchy scalp like it’s no big deal. Here’s what you need to look out for:
1. Tea tree oil
It’s not without reason that tea tree oil is popular in the world of beauty. The essential oil contains organic compounds called terpenes
What is fatty liver disease?
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The most common liver disorder in the U.S., nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an accumulation of excess fat in liver cells, taking up 5-10 percent of the entire organ. Typically, consuming too much alcohol is a primary cause of fat build-up in the liver, but those with NAFLD may not drink much alcohol at all. Approximately 30 percent of the entire U.S. population has this disease, and Dr. Harmeet Malhi, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, says it is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Though it causes no permanent damage, NAFLD can progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can result in cirrhosis (irreversible scarring of the liver) or liver cancer.
NAFLD is asymptomatic, meaning it usually has no physical symptoms. However, you