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What kind of life do you want to live? Along with eating well and exercising regularly, true health entails getting enough sleep, practicing mindfulness, managing stress, keeping mind and body fit, connecting socially, and other activities.

Helathy lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is simply doing things that make you happy and make you feel good. Walking a mile five times a week, eating fast food once a week, and spending virtual or in-person time with loved ones every other day may be enough for one person.

Health awareness

General knowledge and understanding of health, healthcare and its services, health needs, diseases, and preventive measures.

Why Health is Inportant to you

What kind of life do you want to live? Along with eating well and exercising regularly, true health entails getting enough sleep, practicing mindfulness, managing stress, keeping mind and body fit, connecting socially, and other activities.

Why is the health is your wealth

Your health is your most valuable asset and wealth. Your healthy body provides you with the strength and energy you need to achieve better results in all aspects of your life. The main meaning of happiness is being able to sleep at night, walk without pain, eat and enjoy food.

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Sign Of Good Health

 In the mathematical world nowadays everything is analysed and looking according to numbers, pie charts, data sheets etc. 

Most of the time in a Hospital or when we met the doctor for our illness or check for body health, it may be found in some numbers. 

Here are some numbers you definitely should be aware of and keep in mind.



Blood pressure

Your blood pressure is recorded as two numbers:

  • Systolic blood pressure (the first number) – indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats.
  • Diastolic blood pressure (the second number) – indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.

The good value of blood pressure is 120/80 in the average person and this is an indicator of good heart health. 
For people over 50, systolic blood pressure (the first number) is typically emphasized as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Systolic blood pressure rises steadily with age in most people due to increased stiffness of large arteries, long-term plaque buildup, and an increased incidence of cardiac and vascular disease.


High blood pressure can be diagnosed using either an elevated systolic or an elevated diastolic blood pressure reading. According to recent research, every 20 mm Hg systolic or 10 mm Hg diastolic increase in blood pressure doubles the risk of death from ischemic heart disease and stroke in people aged 40 to 89.

heart rate or pulse
The number of times your heart beats in one minute is known as your heart rate or pulse. Individuals' heart rates differ. It is lower at rest and higher when you exercise.

Knowing how to find your pulse can help you determine the best exercise program for you. If you take heart medications, taking your pulse every day and reporting the results to your doctor can help them determine whether your treatment is effective.
A healthy resting heart rate ranges between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Your number may differ. Children's heart rate rates are higher than adults.

Body Temperature
Everyone's "normal" body temperature is different. Yours may differ significantly from someone else's. A German doctor in the nineteenth century set the standard at 98.6 F, but more recent studies show that the average person's baseline temperature is closer to 98.2 F.

A typical adult's body temperature ranges from 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Babies and children have a slightly wider temperature range: 97.9 F to 100.4 F. it is 36.1 Celcius to 37.2 Celcius for adults and 36.6 C to 38 C in children. 

Haemoglobin Level 

Normal results for adults vary, but in general, are Males: 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 138 to 172 grams per litre (g/L) Females: 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL or 121 to 151 g/L.

Cholesterol
The following levels are considered to be "good" in healthy people: Total cholesterol: Levels below 200 mg/dL (5.2 mmol/L) LDL cholesterol: Levels below 130 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L) HDL cholesterol: Levels above 40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) in men and above 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women

Learn more about Cholesterol Read more 

Potassium
Potassium is a chemical that is essential for nerve and muscle cell function, including that of your heart. Your blood potassium level should be between 3.6 and 5.2 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). A blood potassium level greater than 6.0 mmol/L is dangerous and usually necessitates immediate treatment. 
Sodium 
Sodium is essential to your body. It aids in the maintenance of normal blood pressure, the function of your nerves and muscles, and the regulation of your body's fluid balance. A normal sodium level in the blood ranges between 135 and 145 milliequivalents per litre (mEq/L).

Triglycerides
 Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body.
Normal — Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or less than 1.7 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) 

Blood sugar Level

Target Levels by TypeUpon wakingBefore meals (pre prandial)At least 90 minutes after meals (post prandial)
Non-diabetic* 4.0 to 5.9 mmol/Lunder 7.8 mmol/L
Type 2 diabetes 4 to 7 mmol/Lunder 8.5 mmol/L
Type 1 diabetes5 to 7 mmol/L4 to 7 mmol/L5 to 9 mmol/L
Children w/ type 1 diabetes4 to 7 mmol/L4 to 7 mmol/L5 to 9 mmol/L

Iron 
Iron: 60 to 170 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL), or 10.74 to 30.43 micromoles per litre (micromol/L) is the normal range.


White Blood Cells

The normal WBC count in blood is 4,500 to 11,000 per microliter. Normal value ranges may differ slightly between labs. Some laboratories take different measurements or test different specimens. Discuss your test results with your provider.

Red Blood Cells
A normal RBC count would be around: men – 4.0 to 5.9 x 10*12/Lwomen – 3.8 to 5.2 x 10*12/L.

platelet count 

In adults, a normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A platelet count of fewer than 150,000 platelets per microliter is considered low. When you have a low platelet count, it may be difficult to stop bleeding.
Calcium
The normal range is 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL (2.13 to 2.55 millimol/L). Normal value ranges may differ slightly between laboratories.

Vitamin D3
LevelBlood test result
Low30 nmol/l or 12 ng/ml or below
Adequate50 nmol/l or 20 ng/ml or above
High125 nmol/l or 50 ng/ml or above
Learn more about Vitamin D Read more 

Vitamin B12 
Typical values range from 160 to 950 picograms per millilitre (pg/mL) or 118 to 701 picomoles per litre (pmol/L). Normal value ranges may differ slightly between laboratories. Some laboratories may use different measurements or test different samples.

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Monday, December 05, 2022

what to do in an accident

 What is an accident?

The term "accident" appears to be a simple word, with a common understanding that it refers to a single, unexpected, coincidental event that has resulted in some misfortune. Unfortunately, the courts have distorted this over time. When insurers fail to explicitly define what constitutes an "accident" or define the term in a policy, it can expose an insurer to liability and lead to unexpected and uncertain outcomes. Even the most comprehensive accident insurance policies frequently overlook this.

What to do in an emergency?

Accidental fractures and sudden illness require first aid. In such cases, it is very important to consider the nature of the accident and the importance of first aid.

When details of the accident situation are unknown, the extent of the accident or illness is unclear, or the victim is unconscious or unable to describe what happened, consider the following points.

01. Don't put yourself in danger. Monitor the situation and determine the best and safest way to help. If there is an accident due to electric shock, be careful when approaching the place.

02. Don't be a slave to emotions and stay calm. Remember to work mindfully to protect yourself and others.

03. Report the condition to someone who can provide medical attention immediately. When doing this, give him or her the location of the accident, how to get there, and the phone number, and inform him or get advice from him or her about the nature of the accident or the information provided at that time.

04. Examine the injured person from the head to the bottom of the legs. 

05. First take care of his life-threatening hypothermia and respiratory failure. If you know the necessary first aid, give it.

06. If the victim is shocked and scared, calm him or her down. Be careful not to shake it.

07. Make sure you understand the maximum amount of first aid you know and stay within it.

08. keep in mind that you are not a Doctor. 

09. Make sure the casualty doesn't get hurt anymore. Don't try to lift or get up, turning it this way and that at his will. It can break bones that are slightly or slightly broken.

10. Do not leave the patient alone and stay with him or her until proper first aid is given.

types of first aid that require special training. 

The value of prompt first aid is immense. First Aid Skills is a set of practical training steps for non-medical personnel.
What they do is provide some relief and help to the victim with the assistance of a Doctor. First aid is not an active service, it is only a support service.
There are types of first aid that require some training. CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation is not something you can learn from a book. It is the method of stopping breathing and heartbeat and re-establishing those two functions in a person. An ordinary person cannot do this method at once. If it is not learned and practised well, it may cause more damage to the victim.


First Aid and Laws
Suppose someone gave first aid to a person in an accident, if the accident victim gets sick or dies, one can say that it is because of a mistake in the first aid given.
When the relatives are in an excited state of mind, it is not possible to accept the statement in the same way. They may also be tempted to file lawsuits against those who provided first aid.
Therefore, there are rules and regulations that protect first aid in countries like the USA and others countries.

Friday, December 02, 2022

Facts of human body; 10 interesting Facts that you should know but you may not know about you

10  Facts that you should know but you may not know about you

01. why is the blood red in colour?



The red colour of blood is due to red blood cells. Red blood cells contain a protein called haemoglobin. Haemoglobin contains iron. This iron reacts with oxygen from the lungs to give the red colour. (As Iron reacts with oxygen in the air to form rust)

Iron transports oxygen to our body organs. Oxygen and blood are bright red. Deoxygenated blood is dark red in colour. Iron molecules in haemoglobin are bound by a ring of atoms called porphyrin.

There is a kind of crab hanging blood in their body blue colour, because of their Oxygen transportation is done with the help of copper irons. 

02. Why do we feel sleepy when having a lot of foods having carbohydrates?

When you eat more starchy foods, the amount of sugar in the blood increases, more insulin is produced to control the amount of sugar, and then the chemical tryptophan goes to the brain. There it turns into serotonin and during the night we feel sleepy because of this serotonin which causes us to sleep naturally.

03. Why do obese people have more risk of heart problems? 



When growing up, the amount of fat deposited in the body increases and oxygen and nutrients must be provided for these extra fats. For this, extra blood vessel growth takes place and for 1 kg of fat, 5.5km lengths of extra blood vessel growth take place. Then the heart has to pump the blood an extra distance, so the pressure on the arterial walls increases because of the extra work.

04. What amount of blood in our body and what amount circulate in our lifetime?

The very interesting fact about our blood is 1,000,000 barrels of blood circulate throughout the heart during the normal lifetime of a human being and there are 5 to 6 litres of blood normally in our body and three times per minute this amount may go through our body. 

The amount of blood in the human body is generally equivalent to 7 per cent of body weight. The average amount of blood in your body is an estimate because it can depend on how much you weigh, your sex, and even where you live.

Babies: Babies born full-term have about 75 millilitres (mL) of blood per kilogram of their body weight. If a baby weighs about 8 pounds, they’ll have about 270 mL of blood in their body or 0.07 gallons.

Children: The average 80-pound child will have about 2,650 mL of blood in their body or 0.7 gallons.

Adults: The average adult weighing 150 to 180 pounds should have about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood in their body. This is about 4,500 to 5,700 mL.

Pregnant women: To support their growing babies, pregnant women usually have anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent more blood volume than women who are not pregnant. This is about 0.3 to 0.4 additional gallons of blood.

05. What is the total length of blood vessels?



Blood has to travel a long distance through our bodies. All the blood vessels in the human body are approximately 60,000 miles long, which is twice the circumference of the globe.

06. What is the largest muscle in our body?

When we sit, we sit on top of the largest muscle in our body, which is located in our buttocks also called the gluteus maximus. Located at the back of the hip, It is one of the three gluteal muscles:

07. What is in one square inch of our skin?

it consists of About 65 hairs, about 9,500,000 cells, about 19 meters of blood vessels, about 650 sweat glands, about 70 meters of nerves, about 78 heat-sensitive devices, and about 1300 nerve endings to feel pain.

08. what amount of dust is produced from our skin? 



The skin of our body is constantly regenerated. Most of the dust in the house is the part of your body that leaves the skin, and 30,000-40,000 dead cells are removed from the outer skin per minute. About 500 g of the same are added to the environment every year and this is why there is dust in an air-conditioned room. Our skin renews itself every 27 days, and thousands of tons of dust that fill the world are caused by this exfoliation.

09. What is the capability of our eye simulated by? 

The sensitivity of the naked human eye can be compared to a 576-megapixel digital camera.

10. Why are the two lungs different? and what are interesting facts about lungs?

The difference between the two lungs has happened, the left lung has decreased in size to make room for the heart and the air we breathe enters the lungs. The total length of air ducts is approximately 2400km. The internal area of ​​the lungs is about 70 square meters, which is about the size of one side of a tennis court. The weight of both lungs of an average person is about 1.3kg.

Thursday, December 01, 2022

sugar

 What is Sugar?

Sucrose, the white stuff we call sugar, is a molecule made up of 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, and 11 oxygen atoms. Like all compounds formed from these three elements, sugar is a carbohydrate. It occurs naturally in most plants, but especially in sugarcane and sugar beets, as their names suggest. (C12H22O11)

Sucrose is made up of two simpler sugars: fructose and glucose. A small amount of acid (such as lemon juice or cream of tartar) will cause sucrose to break down into these two components in recipes.

The most common type of sugar is sucrose. It is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in many fruits and plants commonly referred to as "table sugar." Sugar cane or sugar beets are frequently used to produce table sugar. It is made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose that are bound together.

What are the different types of sugar?

Glucose.

Fructose ( fruit sugar)

Sucrose ( table sugar)

Lactose (dairy sugar)

These four types of sugar can be further subdivided into natural sugar sources and added sugar forms.



The distinction between added sugar and natural sugar is as follows:

Added sugar is the type of sugar found in candy and most sugary drinks. This type of sugar, as you might expect, is added to foods and beverages to improve flavour, colour, texture, and shelf life. This type of sugar, in essence, adds calories but has no special nutritional value, which is why it is commonly referred to as empty calories.

In moderation, added sugar is fine, but most people consume far more than they realize. Soda, fruit drinks, cereals, cookies, cakes, candy, flavoured yoghurts, and many processed foods are among the top sources of added sugar in the Standard American Diet (SAD).

why do we need sugar in our bodies?

Carbohydrates are fuels that provide energy to the body as fuel or energy sources for vehicles to function. Carbohydrate-containing foods are broken down by the body into glucose, which enters the bloodstream.

Some glucose is required for proper brain, central nervous system, and red blood cell function.

The body has a natural feedback mechanism that causes high glucose levels to increase insulin production and low glucose levels to decrease insulin production. To function properly, the body requires healthy insulin levels. Diabetes can occur when there is insufficient insulin or when it no longer functions properly.

The American Heart Association claims that the body does not require added sugar to function properly.

Naturally occurring sugars contain a variety of nutrients that the body requires to function properly. Fruit, for example, contains fibre as well as various vitamins and minerals in addition to fructose. Most sugary foods and drinks, such as chocolate and soda, are deficient in these nutrients.

Adults and children over the age of one year should consume 130 grams of carbohydrates per day. It is also recommended that adults consume 45-65% of their calories as carbohydrates.

Carbohydrate sugars and starches are used by the body to supply glucose to the brain and energy to cells throughout the body.

Carbohydrates also provide the body with fibre and other nutrients. Consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, as well as other carbohydrate sources, can be a healthy way to meet these daily targets.

Sugar consumption guidelines

The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that added sugars account for no more than 10% of daily calories.

The AHA recommends that men consume no more than 36 g of added sugar per day, or 9 teaspoons, and women consume no more than 25 g, or 6 teaspoons. Children aged 2 to 18 years should consume no more than 25 g per day.

They do, however, point out that many Americans consume far too much-added sugar. Adults consume approximately 77 g of added sugar per day, which is more than three times the recommended daily allowance for women. Meanwhile, children consume nearly 81 g per day. 

Snacks and candies also play a significant role in sugar consumption, accounting for approximately 31% of total added sugars in the diet.

Why Is Too Much Sugar Bad for You?

01. May Increase Your Chances of Developing Heart Disease

High-sugar diets have been linked to an increased risk of a variety of diseases, including heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide.

Obesity and inflammation, as well as high triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels, are all risk factors for heart disease, according to evidence.

Furthermore, excessive sugar consumption, particularly from sugar-sweetened beverages, has been linked to atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by fatty, artery-clogging deposits.

A study of over 25,877 adults discovered that people who consumed more added sugar had a higher risk of developing heart disease and coronary complications than people who consumed less added sugar.

Increased sugar intake not only raises the cardiovascular risk, but it can also raise the risk of stroke.

More than eight servings of sugar-sweetened beverages per week were linked to an increased risk of stroke in the same study.

One 12-ounce (473-ml) can of soda contains 39 grams of sugar, which accounts for 8% of your daily calorie intake based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

This means that just one sugary drink per day can bring you dangerously close to exceeding the recommended daily limit for added sugar.

02. Increases Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is a leading cause of death and reduces life expectancy. Its prevalence has more than doubled in the last 30 years, and projections indicate that it will continue to rise.

Excess sugar consumption has historically been linked to an increased risk of diabetes.

While no study has proven that sugar consumption causes diabetes, there are strong links.

Sugar consumption can indirectly increase diabetes risk by causing weight gain and increased body fat, both of which are risk factors for developing diabetes.

Obesity, which is frequently caused by excessive sugar consumption, is regarded as the most serious risk factor for diabetes.

Furthermore, long-term high-sugar consumption leads to insulin resistance, a pancreatic hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Insulin resistance raises blood sugar levels, increasing your risk of diabetes significantly.

Furthermore, studies have shown that people who consume sugar-sweetened beverages are more likely to develop diabetes.

A four-year study of people who drank sugary beverages discovered that increased consumption of sugary beverages — including soft drinks and 100% fruit juice — is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

03. Can Cause Fatty Liver

Fructose consumption has been consistently linked to an increased risk of fatty liver.

Fructose is a common type of sugar, with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) being a major source. HFCS is used to sweeten soda, candy, baked goods, cereals, and other products.

In contrast to glucose and other sugars, which are absorbed by many cells throughout the body, fructose is almost entirely broken down by the liver.

Fructose is converted into energy or stored as glycogen in the liver.

However, the liver can only store so much glycogen before it converts it to fat.

Excessive added sugar in the form of fructose overloads your liver, causing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition characterized by excessive fat buildup in the liver.

An animal study discovered that feeding mice a high-fructose diet for extended periods of time deteriorated their intestinal barrier, liver inflammation, liver tumours, and signs of fatty livers when compared to a control group.

The same study discovered that the same amount of fructose is more likely to cause fatty liver development when consumed through beverages rather than food, and when consumed in a single setting rather than several doses spread over a longer period of time.

A study of over 5,900 adults found that people who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis had a 56% higher risk of developing NAFLD than those who did not.

04. May hasten the ageing process of the skin

Wrinkles are a normal part of the ageing process. They will appear regardless of your health.

Poor food choices, on the other hand, can exacerbate wrinkles and hasten the ageing process of the skin.

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are compounds formed in your body by reactions between sugar and protein. They are thought to play an important role in skin ageing.

A diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar promotes the production of AGEs, which may cause your skin to age prematurely.

Collagen and elastin, two proteins that help the skin stretch and retain its youthful appearance, are damaged by AGEs.

The skin loses firmness and begins to sag when collagen and elastin are damaged.

05. It has the potential to cause weight gain.

Obesity rates are rising globally, and evidence suggests that added sugar — commonly found in sugar-sweetened beverages — is a major contributor.

Sugar-sweetened beverages, such as sodas, juices, and sweet teas, are high in fructose, a type of simple sugar.

Fructose, the main type of sugar found in starchy foods, increases your hunger and desire for food more than glucose.

Furthermore, animal studies indicate that excessive fructose consumption may result in resistance to leptin, an important hormone that regulates hunger and tells your body when to stop eating.

In other words, sugary beverages do not satisfy your hunger, making it easy to consume a large number of liquid calories quickly. This can result in weight gain.

After consuming sugar, some people experience the following symptoms:

Low energy levels: According to a 2019 study, 1 hour after consuming sugar, participants felt tired and less alert than the control group.

Low mood: According to a 2017 prospective study, higher sugar intake increased rates of depression and mood disorders in men.

Bloating: According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, certain sugars can cause bloating and gas in people who have digestive conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

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