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04/15/2023

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02/09/2023

This meta-analysis suggest that green tea may lower fasting glucose, insulin and HbA1c concentrations, especially those at risk for metabolic syndrome.

02/09/2023

In adults exposed to long-term computer display light, higher intake of lutein may have beneficial effects on visual performance, and contrast sensitivity.

03/15/2022

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03/15/2022

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03/14/2022

Be kind to your kidneys.

Today is World Kidney Day. This is a reminder to be nice to your kidneys!!

The kidneys are very hard working organs, whose primary function is to remove waste products from the body by filtering the blood. They filter about 180 liters of blood every day, cleaning it about 50 times daily.

Unfortunately, kidney diseases often go unnoticed until it is too late. Here are a few things you can do to take care of your kidneys and lower the risk of developing kidney disease.

• Stay Active and maintain a healthy weight. Staying physically active helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, reducing the risk of chronic kidney disease.
• Keep good control of blood sugar levels, especially if you are diabetic. Properly managing blood sugars can greatly reduce the risk of developing kidney disease.
• Maintain a healthy blood pressure. Most people are aware of the connection between hypertension and stroke and cardiovascular disease. But, hypertension is also the most common cause of kidney disease.
• Eat a healthy diet. Eat a varied healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and reduce the intake of processed and convenience foods. This will help limit sodium intake, and help prevent diabetes, heart disease and other conditions associated with kidney disease.
• Consume plenty fluids. Most people should drink about 6-8 cups clean water per day. Adequate fluid intake helps clear the kidneys of sodium, urea and toxins from the body.
• Don’t smoke. Smoking impairs kidney function and lowers blood flow to the kidneys. It also increases the risk of kidney cancer by about 50%.
• Use over-the-counter medications appropriately, and only when necessary.
• Get your kidney function tested regularly, especially if you have one of these high risk factors – diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or if you have a family history of kidney disease.

World Kidney Day – Are your kidneys ok? (1:50 min video)
https://youtu.be/pmyOt7uRIRg

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11/17/2020

Helpful tips !

GOOD SLEEP ISN’T JUST A LUXURY, IT IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD HEALTH

According to many experts, sleep habits should be thought of as a “vital sign” of good health.

Insufficient or poor sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression, which threaten our long-term health.

According to the latest statistics, more than 1/3 of adults do not get sufficient sleep. And, we all know that poor sleep affects performance, cognition, and overall quality of life.

Just like diet and exercise, very few of us sleep perfectly, but the benefits are definitely worth the extra effort.

A recent study that included 4,870 Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes showed that sleeping too little (less than 4.5 hours) or too much (more than 8.5 hours) was associated with higher A1C levels (a measure of blood glucose levels over 3 months), regardless of physical activity, diet, obesity, or depressive symptoms. This study showed that poor sleep habits essentially mimicked insulin resistance, raising blood glucose levels and increasing abdominal obesity.

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/36/3/611

The following is a list of sleep hygiene tips which can be used to improve sleep.
National Sleep Foundation recommendations:
1. Go to bed at the same time each night and rise at the same time each morning.
2. Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot or too cold.
3. Make sure your bed is comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to music. Remove all TVs, computers, and other "gadgets" from the bedroom.
https://askthescientists.com/technology-sleep/
4. Avoid large meals before bedtime.