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Phthalates Chemicals Linked To Type 2 Diabetes

May 9, 2012

Obesity is a known cause of type 2 diabetes, a health reason to control weight. Because it was reported that phthalate levels in humans may be associated with obesity, researchers believed that it may be a risk factor for diabetes.

A recent study found that phthalate chemicals used in plastics, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals have been linked to diabetes.

The chemicals called phthalates metabolites wers linked to an increased risk of the elderly developing type 2 diabetes.

Phatalates are industrial chemicals used to make pastic products more flexible. According to the report, they can easily transfer to air of food.

The study involved 1,016 particpants age 70 years. The researchers measured serum levels for 10 of the chemicals after an over night fast.

After adjusting for sex, high levels of 3 of the chemicals were asssociated with increased diabetes in that age group.

Type 2 diabetes was detected in 114 patients

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Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator. Posted In : research report

Things You should Know About Vitamin D

May 1, 2012

Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin, it is necessary to prevent diabetes, to build strong bones, for teeth health and for general health.

We produce it ourselves through exposure to the sun.

Unfortunately we need a lot more sun than we can get to produce enough vitamin-D for our health.

Due to the harmful effects of the sun we need to protect our health from it. Actions and products that can do so also prevent us from the exposure necessary to produce vitamin-D.

Certain people are espe...
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Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator. Posted In : supplements

About Depression

April 20, 2012

The World Health Organization describes depression as a mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration.

Depression can be described as a type of sadness that will not go away, it lingers around for more than two weeks.

Depression affects people of any gender, age or background, it affects over 120 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability.

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Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator. Posted In : Mental health

The Benefits of Regular Exercise

April 11, 2012

Physical activity is important to everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or country of residence.

Physical activity is necessary to prevent non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

The recommended for overall health and longevity is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity 150 minutes per week, this can be achieved by brisk walking.

More vigorous and more prolonged activity has additional health benefits.

If you are someone who are not used to 150 min...
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Ageing And Health- A Call To Action

April 3, 2012

April 07 is World Health Day, World Health Day is celebrated every year to honour the founding of World Health Organization (WHO).

Every year, World Health Day focuses on a single health challenge with global impact.

"World Health Day 2012 focuses on how good health can add life to years, enabling older men and women to not only live longer, but also to extend their active involvement in all levels of society."

This year the theme is : ' Ageing and Health.'

The slogan is: "Good health adds l...
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Tuberculosis-A Contagious Disease

March 22, 2012

March 24 is World TB Day, a day dedicated to the treatment and eradication of tuberculosis around the globe.

This article is help raise awareness of tuberculosis (TB): what it is, how it can be contacted and the signs & symptoms.

World TB Day, 2012.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, mycobacterium tuberculosis. It commonly affects the lungs but can affect bones and the spine.

The infection is transferred when a person inhales droplets from an inf...

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Important Numbers For Your Heart Health

March 4, 2012

Heart disease is a number 1 killer globally, it is a major non-communicable disease and has experts worried because of the number of deaths worldwide.

Heart disease can be prevented by lifestyle choices, choices of what we eat and drink and our level of activity.

According to a heart disease report cholesterol and blood pressure are not the only indicators of our heart health, there are more.

Knowing the 14 important numbers can protect your health, heart and prevent premature deaths. The n...
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Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator. Posted In : heart disease

Taking Control of Your Health

February 29, 2012

Your very first health insurance must be taking control of your health. This does not begin in the medical doctor's office but at home before the symptoms of disease develop.

For everyone, it begins early in life with maternal health and safety and continues throughout the lifespan.

Believe it or not some lifestyle habits are avoidable and are therefore as a result of choice.

The choice to avoid them or make them part of daily living is the individual's.

The risk factors I'm referring to are:...

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Healthy Eating-How Much and What?

February 24, 2012

You've decided to prepare your grocery shopping list.You have a budget and you have some time to go grocery shopping.

You want to to buy what is necessary to prepare healthy, nutritious meals.

What should I buy and how much?

Remember healthy eating is not about having plenty to eat, but about eating the right foods from the right food groups.