Lifestyle Diseases
The number of people with lifestyle or non-communicable ailments has been rising alarmingly across India, with the country actually leading the numbers for Type-2 diabetes. Here’s the lowdown on all that you need to know about their causes, prevention and treatment.
Cancer
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Cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. In all types of cancer, some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues.
Cardiovascular Disease
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A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. Learn all about CVD, and make the simple steps below part of your life for long-term benefits to your heart.
Diabetes
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Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a condition that causes blood sugar to rise. A fasting blood glucose (sugar) level of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher is dangerous.
High Blood Pressure
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High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high.
Lung Disease
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The lungs carry oxygen to the cells and remove CO2 from the bloodstream, protecting the body from harmful substances and supporting the sense of smell.
Obesity
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Doctors use BMI (Body Mass Index) to define severe obesity rather than a certain number of pounds or a set weight limit, because BMI factors weight in relation to height.