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healthmeup - 05/21/2013 06:30:00
Lipids: What are Lipids?
Lipids are a fat like substance found in the blood stream or stored in the body. Lipids are derived from two main sources, exogenously from food and endogenously made in the liver. Lipids are essential for many body functions such as building cell membranes, brain functioning and to synthesize... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 04/17/2013 07:00:00
Uric Acid Levels: Risks Directly Linked With High Uric Acid Levels
Uric acid builds up when the body makes too much of it or fails to excrete it. It is a waste product resulting from the metabolism of food. The level of uric acid in your blood can become elevated if your body produces too much or if it doesn't efficiently dispose of it. It is very important to... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 03/11/2013 14:00:00
Heart Health: Fish Recipes for a Healthy Heart
When eating for your heart, it is not only vital to stay away from high cholesterol food items and commit to a regular exercise routine – there is a whole variety of food available out there to stock up your freezer with. Fish, for one, is not just a once-in-a-while seafood delicacy or a... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 02/16/2013 06:30:00
Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Diabetes
Diets which lean towards lean meat and healthy fats like olive oil are most effective at promoting weight loss and lowering blood sugar among people with diabetes, reveals a review of evidence from the last 10 years. Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 12/13/2012 11:00:00
Bedroom TV Increases Children's Obesity Risks
Children watching TV in bedrooms might have greater chances of becoming obese, says a US study. Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 11/23/2012 06:30:00
Beans: A Good Carb Food
Beans have always been the undervalued protein that could work best when used as a substitute for meat. They stay in your digestive system longer and add to the feeling of fullness and a satisfied feeling, aiding weight management. Let's take a look at what beans bring to the table as good carb... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 11/19/2012 06:30:00
Exercise to Control Diabetes [Expert Advice]
"Exercise is the best thing to contol your glucose level," says Dr. Sunita Pathania – Sr. Registered Dietician and Diabetes Educator, Healthy Living Diet Clinic, Mumbai. She adds, "Exercise is beneficial for most people with diabetes; regular activity is important for overall fitness, weight... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 11/03/2012 07:00:00
Important Tests For Diabetes Prevention and Control
Keeping a check on diet and exercise is not the only method of keeping diabetes at bay. Even though both these aspects of healthy living have a lasting impact on how susceptible you are in becoming diabetic or not, it is necessary to ensure that you undertake routine tests for diabetes. Most of us... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 10/22/2012 06:30:00
Seven Steps for a Healthy Heart in Your 30s
When you enter your 30s, life gets more and more stressful and complicated. Your career has gained momentum, perhaps you're married and have children, a mortgage, some other loans. Before you know it, stress adds up and raises the risk of heart problems. There are many ways to avoid the risk of... Continue Reading »