It is better to fight this battle fully armored as established in the last article rings a deafening bell. This bell churns no other sound than that of healthy living and lifestyle changes.

Healthy living and lifestyle modifications are mainly denoted by adaptation to healthy eating and appropriate dietary habits.

As a Dietician and Nutrition expert in Ghana, I must admit that a huge chunk of the population hardly sees the need of identifying discrepancies in dietary patterns which is worrisome to denote as an acknowledgement of the problem is the first step to achieving dietary and lifestyle modifications.

The average Ghanaian meal consists of a 70:30 ratio of starchy Carbohydrates to Protein. In extreme cases, an 85:15 ratio of the above nutrients respectively.

There is absolutely no doubt of the importance of starchy carbohydrates in our meal, however, evidenced-based nutrition researches have pointed out the connection between overconsumption of starchy carbohydrates and the rise of noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.

This is a cause for alarm especially in settings like Ghana, where starchy carbohydrates make up the bulk of our meals.

Could that be a reason for the current rise in lifestyle conditions especially diabetes among all age groups in Ghana? Unfortunately, I can not pinpoint that alone as the ultimate cause in the rise of NCDs as age, race, genetic factors and family history can be contributing risk factors.

What I do know and can attest to, however, is the positive role of healthy and balanced meals in the fight against lifestyle diseases. A healthy balanced meal will provide you with adequate fuel to go through the day and perform a daily activity with sharpness, accuracy, and efficiency.

This is because a balanced diet contains the entire food nutrients in the right proportion, tailored to meet our daily nutritional requirements.

In a balanced meal, nonstarchy carbohydrates which is basically vegetables should form the largest portion of that meal, starchy carbohydrates such as our banku, rice, yam, fufu, should be taken in moderate quantities followed by protein, whether a first-class (egg, meat, fish, etc) or second class (nuts and legumes).

Sources of fat and oil should be carefully analyzed. Quantities of lipids in food should be limited as much as possible.

Fruits are essential for the provision of various vitamins and minerals and should be consumed frequently especially in these times as the quest for immune boosts are on the rise.

The quantity of these fruits, however, should be taken into consideration as overconsumption of fructose over long periods of time can be detrimental to our health.

The appropriate adjustments in 3 dimensions of healthy eating, namely, Time, Quality, and Quantity go a long way in the actualization of positive dietary modifications.

Contextualizing healthy living and eating in the Ghanaian setting as purpose in this article will never be complete without local examples of this said meal.

Below is a sample menu of balanced Ghanaian meals. These meals are unquantified general examples and not targeted at any group of persons. I will like to encourage all persons with lifestyle diseases to seek help from a professional such as a Dietician for the planning of a quantified, standardized, individualized dietary plan as per your personal caloric needs, medical conditions, and dietary goals.

The writer Ama Pokua Opoku Afriyie, RD. LD. is a Registered and Licensed Dietician

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Vitamin D deficiency can cause weak bones and muscle pain

Vitamin D deficiency is quite common. As many as one billion people across the world have low levels of the sunshine vitamin in their blood. Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the body. It required for absorbing calcium and helps in building bones. The vitamin is synthesised in the body in the presence of sunlight.

Building a strong immunity is an important role played by Vitamin D. A strong immunity enables you to fight off illness causing bacteria and viruses. Vitamin D directly interacts which cells that fight infection and thus if you fall sick too often, it could be a sign of Vitamin D deficiency.

Also read:Can Vitamin D Help Fight Acne? Let's Find Out And Know The Best Sources Of Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps in improving absorption of calcium. If you experience bone or back pain regularly, then it could be a sign of Vitamin D deficiency. Studies have also found a link between deficiency of the sunshine vitamin and chronic back pain.

Studies have found that Vitamin D increases production of compounds which are crucial for forming new skin that is a part of the wound-healing process. Slow healing of wounds after an injury or surgery could be indicative of low levels of Vitamin D.

Calcium absorption and bone metabolism are two of the most important functions of Vitamin D. According to healthline.com, people who are diagnosed with bone loss in old age may be deficient in Vitamin D, along with loss of calcium and other minerals.

Also read:These Are The 3 Most Important Minerals For Strong Bones

One of the many causes of Vitamin D deficiency could be muscle pain. The receptor of Vitamin D is present in nerve cells known as nociceptors. These nerve cells sense pain.

Excessive tiredness and fatigue, despite living a healthy lifestyle and sleeping well, could be a sign of Vitamin D deficiency.

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Deficiency of Vitamin D could be linked to depression, especially in older adults. Some studies have found that taking supplements can improve mood and reduce feelings of depression.

Severe hair loss is surely associated with a nutrition deficiency, including low levels of Vitamin D. Female pattern hair loss female-pattern hair loss or alopecia areata could be linked to deficiency of Vitamin D.

Also read:7 Foods That Can Boost Your Hair Growth Naturally

What can you do about Vitamin D deficiency?

In prescribed amounts, taking Vitamin D supplements can help in meeting deficiency of Vitamin D. Spending five to 10 minutes under the sun every day can also be beneficial, as the body synthesises Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight.

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s you know, the Real Health show is all about practical advice and information that makes healthy living real and long-term and Im delighted to say my guest this week is the best example of this.

Jennifer Carroll is a Mum who, via her Instagram account, @jens_journey_ie, has taken us on her very honest journey of weight loss which has seen her lose over twelve stone to go from 25 stone to just twelve.

Shes now a huge advocate of healthy eating and living and joined me this week to talk about her struggles with weight growing up, the why moment that made her change her life, as well as giving some great tips for listeners to start your own health living journey.

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Weve teamed up with our partners at Tonic365, the experts in workplace health and wellbeing to bring you strategies to keep mentally and physically strong in these challenging times.

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Feel at your best during this time of change and learn tips on how to prioritise your day and make positive change to support a healthy mind and body. Well be discussing how to:

During this session well highlight healthy living techniques to help you keep active, eat well, stay focused, get great sleep and manage your energy as you get to grips with new ways of working and living.

Well have ideas to keep you in great physical and mental shape and well also look at how you can boost your immunity at this time.

Youll be able to ask any questions you have about staying healthy while working from home.

Thank you so much for this amazing session. Everyone is really motivated to bring the change in themselves.

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EFFECTIVE DIET, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND A PEACE OF MIND: BETTER SHAPE YOU BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE BODY

As the world is quickly experiencing numerous adjustments in condition, it is required to move effectively with these changes. Whats more, as everybody realizes that how hazardous Corona virus and its belongings are, so it turns out to be increasingly pivotal to keep up your body shape or well being as well as your psyche and soul. Just a solid individual with an effective healthy diet plan and healthy lifestyle can beat this infection.

Considering the medical problems of individuals and all the more explicitly ladies solid lives style for guaranteeing their more joyful, hopeful, serene lives: a popular Portuguese Registered Dietitian and book writer, Sandra Ribeiro, has planned half a month based sessions for undesirable, substantial weighted and skeptical people.

She has been working with a large number of female customers from everywhere throughout the world both by physical contact and through virtual gatherings.

She is currently introducing a free discovery session followed by 3 months based total counseling, instructing period. During her free discovery session, she will assist in discovering deterrents in your excursion of a glad sound life, your definitive fantasy about getting in shape and conceptualize you for planning effective, moderate, simple to-adjust and more advantageous healthy diet plan.

What makes this Epic woman and her diet plans exceptional from others, is basically her fantastic method for managing customers, ensured sound devices or philosophy and her solid living arrangement that makes body fit as a fiddle and brain in harmony.

Through an inside and out brain and body investigation, Sandra gives ladies a continuous rehearsing diet plan and inspirational philosophy to accomplish their objectives and a fantasy sound life involves on shining skin, more beneficial grin, impeccable physical make-up, good faith, fiery, genuine feelings of serenity and liveliness without starvation.

The underlying phase of 45 to an hour and a half based session, an individual would be sufficient recognized to execute the arrangement plan on his/her own or can team up with this Dietitian for long haul bond. In any case, the best thing about this session is, she will be in contact with you on the off chance that you decide to turn out alone or in a group with her.

Ill guide you through my methodology to achieve your goals of losing weight and live a healthy, happier life. You will have a personalized meal plan thats designed based on your needs and your goals. In addition, to ensure you can enjoy your diet plan, youll also gain access to my delicious and practical recipe eBooks, weekly menu planning, shopping list, and video lessons, says Sandra Ribeiro, Registered Portuguese Dietitian.

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I am a mother of three princesses and with their births came the additional pounds. I arrived at where I felt discontent with my body, with my brain and with my physical prosperity. I counseled Sandra. She offered me her dietary guidance and persuading inviting words to never provide up so as to accomplish my objectives. With Sandras assistance I had the option to change my dietary patterns without entangled limitations. What effectively a reality is that I have shed 46 pounds and, as of now, I am a mother, lady and dynamic expert, feeling extraordinary, propelled and I have increased 20 years of recharged soul, said Rachel, Client.

Moreover, this session can give fruitful results during amidst COVID-19 as due to complete or partial lockdown all over the world, people are getting fats, weights, laziness and stressful mindsets. Sandra will be available for one-on-one sessions during this critical time period too. And joining her in session will bring remarkable changes in maintaining healthy life style and boosting up hopes. You can get more data or reach her through this site

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While having no promising success so far against the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), social distancing and quarantine are the only preventive measures advised by experts around the world. The idea is simple as you are not carrying the baton for letting the virus spread in your community. The devastating Coronavirus-show is already long enough that put everyone in critical thinking and wonder what now?

By far you have heard a lot about vaccines or drugs against COVID-19, how much have you grasped for your mental health? It is not just some sort of chemical imbalance that causes stress or depression. Stressful life events, dysregulation of mood by the brain and genetic vulnerability are also major sources of impaired mental health that exist in this pandemic.

Unfortunately for some during this pandemic, it is either Coronavirus or hunger to choose from. Some experts made a daunting speculation that this pandemic driven economic recession will be worse than ever as countries covering more than fifty percent of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are under lockdown. Unprecedented distortion in the circular flow of economic activities is plummeting people's positive energy.

Hence, this is not the best time for worshipping any economic theory, either be it neoclassical (naturally driven economic rehabilitation with minimum government influence) or Keynesian (government-backed and fast-paced). Experts rather emphasise on the mobility of money where it should reach all the catalysts of the economy especially the struggling and deprived ones. Although coronavirus itself may move around traceless, the havoc of diminished financial stability is now evident and imprinting its effect on people's psyche. Any decision-making fiasco either for prolonged lockdown or getting back to work will just worsen the burden.

Our lifestyle needs a bit of tuning so that we move along with an apparent healthy living. Quarantine takes a deep toll on our mood presenting a weird kind of boredom. Boredom and stress provoke people towards overeating, for many the sugary "comfort foods''.

Imbalance in dietary choice driven by the craving for any specific food includes emotional, behavioural, cognitive or psychological process. Although carbohydrate-rich foods promote the 'happy hormone' serotonin production which stimulates our mood, it also triggers a higher glycaemic index with consequent obesity and diabetes down the line.

Sleep disturbance or change in circadian rhythm adds another level of stress. Foods rich in serotonin and sleep-promoting amino acid melatonin for dinner may help. Having a considerable portion of veggies, fruits and leafy greens are good options. This also provides tryptophan, the precursor of serotonin and melatonin. Just maintaining the basics ensuring good sources of immuno-supportive nutrients with vitamins, antioxidants, balance of macro and micronutrients may help you fight the impaired immune response and activate your natural mechanism against any infection or altered mental health.

In addition, not going out means less exposure to the sun, leading to reduced vitamin D levels. Replenishing vitamin D may be available from a brief walk around when the sun is up or from vitamin D rich foods like commonly found poultry options.

The positive association of a balanced diet and exercise with good mental health are plenty. The last option for improved mental health is going through medication under expert hands. Again, this is nothing new as many people already went through a similar situation. In the end, mental health matters big time.

The trauma from the invisible virus haunting us everyday demands extra empathy for our own. It may sound clich but empathy, compassion and self-care should now be the most talked and practiced life events to go the extra mile in this pandemic.

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The public health crisis of Covid-19, requiring citizens to be vigilant about hygiene measures like hand sanitising, has not only turned the spotlight on the basic human right of access to healthcare, but also on the need for people to take personal responsibility for their health.

If nothing else, the vulnerability to Covid-19 infection of people with serious underlying medical conditions that are not well-managed, such as respiratory conditions, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and compromised immune systems, has shown that achieving the healthy nation that South Africa needs for productivity and economic growth will take more than universal free healthcare, said Prof Renata Schoeman, head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership programme at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB).

Social determinants of health such as safe living environments, access to healthy food, education, employment, and the health of the surrounding environment play as much of a role in creating healthy communities, along with lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and substance abuse.

The continued focus on health as a human right, and on the accessibility of care, disempowers people from taking responsibility for their own health. And we confuse health care with health having access to care is not a promise of health, she said.

Schoeman, a practicing psychiatrist said that viewing health as a personal and social value, rather than exclusively as a right, would increase personal responsibility and investment by people in their health a critical factor in curbing the spread of Covid-19.

When people are given the opportunity to be active participants in their own care, instead of passive recipients, and their human rights respected, the outcomes are better and health systems become more efficient, she said.

It doesnt help to have free healthcare, such as the proposed NHI, but people make poor lifestyle choices in terms of healthy eating, exercise and substance abuse, for example and dont take responsibility for their own health.

Schoeman points out that health goes beyond the absence of disease and is influenced by genetics along with social and economic factors such as poverty, unemployment, housing, education, nutrition and the health of the surrounding environment.

The NHI alone, as a strategy to fund healthcare, is only part of the solution, she says.

Pointing to the success of disincentives to unhealthy lifestyles, such as sin taxes, and incentives such as discounts and loyalty rewards for healthy food purchases, as measures for promoting health and preventing disease should be extended to the public sector, and would be significantly more affordable than the NHI.

Ensuring access to healthcare is a social and government responsibility, but this needs to go along with promotion of health, which goes beyond the health system to entrenching health as a shared, social value, and this is the task of all those involved in shaping and influencing values families, schools, the media and the legal system, said Schoeman.

She emphasised that governments need to think beyond simply the accessibility and funding of healthcare, to the quality of the health care as well as getting the basics right in terms of addressing poverty and unemployment, health promotion and prevention strategies, and safe and healthy living environments.

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The risk of severe COVID-19 infection is more common in those with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, conditions that are all associated with changes to the composition of the gut microbiome the community of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the intestines. This raises the question of whether the gut microbiome has a role in dictating COVID-19 severity.

Lets recap what we know about COVID-19. COVID-19 is a new disease caused by a very contagious virus called SARS-CoV-2.

In most infected individuals, the virus does not cause serious illness. However, it causes a very serious respiratory disease and even death in a minority of patients. Through many studies of people with COVID-19 over the past few months, we have learned what characteristics are more likely to be linked to mild versus severe forms of the disease.

Children and young adults are less likely to develop symptomatic COVID-19, although infection readily occurs in young people with equally high viral loads in the airway, suggesting that they can certainly infect others. In contrast, people of older age and those with pre-existing chronic conditions are highly at risk and very likely develop symptomatic, severe disease.

If we consider the gradient of severity of the disease, children are at one end, and the elderly and patients with chronic conditions are at the other end.

The information collected by researchers from many countries all points to similar characteristics and health conditions that are more commonly seen in patients with severe disease. These include older age, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

The strength of these associations is even more prominent among younger individuals, as younger patients with obesity and diabetes are more likely to have serious disease.

In New York City, 5,279 patients tested positive for COVID-19 between March 1 and April 8, 2020. Of these, 22.6 per cent had diabetes and 35.3 per cent were obese.

Obesity was associated with an increased rate of hospital admission and critical illness. Similar findings were provided by investigators in the United Kingdom about the outbreak in Britain, where obese patients were twice as likely to develop severe disease.

Do these findings raise the possibility that the mechanisms underlying high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity may help explain why these conditions lead to severe COVID-19 disease? Before exploring this question, lets zoom in on cellular and molecular mechanisms known to be involved in COVID-19 disease.

When the virus enters the body, it mostly goes to the airways and the gastrointestinal tract. The virus then binds to specific receptors present on the surface of epithelial cells to enter these cells. Viral replication within the cells leads to cell damage and cell death. This results in the release of specific signalling molecules that alert the local immune system.

Armies of immune cells are then dispatched to initiate an antiviral response. Some of these cells are specialized to locate and identify the virus, while others mount a specific immune attack. The immune response results in the release of cytokines, chemokines and antibodies, which in many cases can defeat the virus, and the patient recovers.

Sometimes the immune system is dangerously at high alert and overreacts. In this case, the immune cells mount an especially strong inflammatory response one that goes beyond what is required to kill the virus. This extra-strong attack releases cytokines and chemokines on a massive scale throughout the body, resulting in a cytokine storm, which causes widespread inflammation and tissue damage in patients with severe COVID-19.

One of the reasons for an abnormal, overreactive immune response lies in the gastrointestinal tract. Millions of interactions are constantly occurring between the immune system and trillions of non-dangerous microbes that live within the body. These interactions educate the immune system in how to function and, importantly, in how not to overreact to infectious microbes. Could this help explain why some people are more likely to develop uncontrolled inflammation upon COVID-19 infection?

The gut microbiome is the community of micro-organisms living inside the gastrointestinal tract, mostly in the large bowel. The microbiome contains bacteria, fungi (yeast), viruses and protozoa, all of which contribute to maintaining a balanced ecosystem and human health. These microbes collectively perform many beneficial functions, including educating the immune system.

When studying the microbiome, scientists examine the composition (what is there) and function (what are they doing) of this ecosystem. We have learned that both composition and function of the gut microbiome are important features linked to human health. In certain conditions, the balance of the gut microbiome composition and function is disrupted in a way that leads to disease, a phenomenon called microbiome dysbiosis.

There is accumulating evidence from animal and human studies that gut microbiome dysbiosis has a causal role in metabolism dysregulation manifested as diabetes and obesity the risk factors of severe COVID-19 disease.

The gut microbiome regulates host defences against viral infections including respiratory viruses, such as influenza virus. This occurs through the activation of immune antiviral mechanisms and the prevention of excessive inflammation.

Different species of the gut microbiome have pro- or anti-inflammatory properties and play different roles in regulating the immune system. In the context of COVID-19, a recent preprint study (not yet peer reviewed) showed that specific members of the gut microbiome were associated with severe disease and with immune markers known to be elevated in severe disease. The association of these gut bacteria with the immune markers was even higher than that of the known risk factors of COVID-19 severity: age and obesity.

Further work is needed to confirm that pro-inflammatory microbial species can contribute to the immune responses that make severe COVID-19 more likely, but based on what we know about the microbiome, this is certainly a possibility. This also could mean that beneficial gut microbiome species, the type that promote low inflammation, have the potential to prevent or remediate the immune alterations that lead to severe COVID-19.

The research community is working very hard to develop and test safe and effective vaccines and treatments against COVID-19. Tapping into the potential of the gut microbiome is another avenue that we can pursue to identify potential safe and affordable probiotics for prevention and treatment. This is not unprecedented in the context of viral respiratory diseases: probiotics and prebiotics can affect the immune response to the flu vaccine, and may improve outcomes in flu-like illnesses.

Until effective treatments are available, mind your microbes and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Bianca Lawson's been playing a teenager on screen since 1993 and it's really no surprise why. With roles in Save The Last Dance, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Saved By The Bell and Pretty Little Liars, the 41-year-old, blessed with youthful skin, had us all fooled.

Now, when it comes to how shes managed to do this, her fans have their theories. From her locating the fountain of youth to unicorn tears, theyre convinced Biancas complexion can only be thanks to some mystical secret no one else can get their hands on. And while Bianca hasnt technically refuted these supernatural hunches, she has opened up about the more attainable ways she gets her skin looking so good. Instead of regular facials or falling into trendy beauty traps, the actress mostly credits holy grail drugstore products she's been using for years.

"Ive been using the same products since high school. I feel like the more you leave yourself alone, the better. When people are constantly changing products and doing what the new thing isit drives your skin, hair and body crazy. Stick with whats working and listen to your body, Bianca told Vibe.

Sounds easy enough, right? Ahead, everything Bianca Lawson does to look like that.

"I absolutely do not think expensive equals better. Usually, its actually the opposite," Bianca told FabFitFun. "I honestly have better results with the less expensive stuffthe simpler the better." The Queen Sugar star is all about drugstore finds including Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser and Cetaphil creamwhich she keeps handy in her purse to treat her "really sensitive and dry skin."

Like many celebs, Bianca chalks up her beautiful skin to staying hydrated. "Ive always been a water drinker. My mom never had soda and stuff in the house," she told Vibe. Water makes a big difference in skin health, Rachel Nazarian, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at the Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City and an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital previously told Women's Health. Without adequate water intake, skin appears duller, and wrinkles and pores more prominent." In other words, it's a biggie when it comes to anti-aging. Water can also balance out the amount oil in the skin which helps keeps pores from getting clogged and blemishes from making an appearence.

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To keep herself looking and feeling youthful, Bianca focuses on enjoying life and dedicating herself to her passion, according to Black Girl Nerds. More than skincare products, she believes youth is a mentality that can affect how you look. For Bianca, that means "living a healthy lifestyle, staying out of trouble, and keeping things very simple." She doesn't have any vices to report, she keeps away from coffee, sticks to tea, natural sweeteners, and fills up on greek yogurt for her protein fix, according to FabFitFun. Taking care of her body, engaging in life, and feeling fulfilled is a must.

"Interestingly, makeup artists used to put way more makeup on me when I was younger," Bianca told FabFitFun. "Now I actually wear far less makeup, which I prefer. I hate having tons of makeup on, and I pretty much never wear make-up in my day to day life." But when she does, Bianca says she uses Neutrogena Oil-free Eye Makeup Remover to breakdown the products she's worn all day long.

If you dont remove your makeup at night, everything thats been sitting on your face all day long can contaminate your skin and clog your pores, makeup artist Adriana Aude previously told Women's Health. The process also wipes away free radicals that can speed up aging.

On more than one occasion, Bianca's discussed having great genes. The rest of her familywhich includes mother actress Denise Gordy and father actor Richard Lawson looking this good too is a "huge factor," she told Vibe.

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Several foods and drinks can help in liver detox. Green tea is loaded with several health benefits including better liver function. Read here to understand how it works.

A well balanced diet and regular exercise can promote a healthy liver

Green tea has gained huge popularity in the past years for the amazing health benefits it offers. It is mostly consumed for weight loss. Drinking green tea offers some amazing other health benefits too. It is loaded with antioxidants. This healthy tea is beneficial for your heart as well as brain health. It is rich in beneficial plant compounds. Many don't know that green tea consumption is beneficial for your liver too. Liver secretes bile juice and helps in other functions of the body too. Therefore, it is important to keep your liver healthy. Several food and drinks help in liver detoxification. In this article, you will understand how green tea can help in boosting liver health.

According to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, a combination of green tea extract and exercise may reduce the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75%.

Another study conducted in 2015 which was published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology notes that green tea may help reduce overall fat content, fight against oxidative stress, and reduce other signs of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

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Shalini Bliss Garwin who is a senior dietician at Columbia Asia Hospital explains, "Modern diets including fast food, fried foods and preserved foods have a high quantity of saturated fats, which place considerable stress on the liver if consumed regularly. To optimize liver health, we recommend patients to adopt a diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables."

"Green tea is also recommended because it contains antioxidants such as catechins, which help in protecting the liver. Antioxidants aid in the natural process of the liver which is of detoxification, and also eliminates the potential risk from free radicals. Various studies suggest that green tea reduces the overall risk of liver disease including liver cancer to an extent. Type-2 diabetes is also a significant risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver. Drinking green tea also reduces blood sugar levels and prevents the risk of diabetes," she adds.

Also read:Take Care Of Your Liver Health With These Simple Yet Effective Home Remedies By Luke Coutinho

You can drink green tea at any time of the day. But consumption in moderation is advised. Excess consumption is can lead to several harmful effects, do not drink more than 2-3 cups a day.

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Meghan Markle was convinced courtiers were working against her once she joined the British royal family, one palace insider is claiming.

Vanity Fair correspondent Katie Nicholl told The Times on Monday a pal close to the former American actress revealed Markle felt like an outsider from the start during her time with The Firm.

She was convinced there was a conspiracy against her and so she basically put herself in isolation when they moved to Frogmore [Cottage], claimed the source, as reported by U.K.s DailyMail.

I think she felt like an outsider from the start, said the source. This wasnt the life she was used to and she wanted out.

PRINCE HARRY WILL BE A LOST SOUL IN AMERICA AS HE TRIES TO SETTLE IN LOS ANGELES, ROYAL AUTHOR CLAIMS

Meghan Markle was a Hollywood actress before she became a member of the British royal family. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images)

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According to the outlet, another insider explained how the Duchess of Sussex privately struggled after giving birth to her son Archie, feeling lonely and unfulfilled.

Nicholl shared how the 38-year-olds close circle of friends were worried Markle was burning out as she immersed herself in numerous projects as a royal.

After Markle and her husband Prince Harry announced on Jan. 8 they were stepping back as senior members of the royal family, they headed to Canada. However, one friend said it was never going to be their forever home.

The big plan, for Meghan at least, was always L.A., added the source.

But the big move was not easy for Harry 35, who finds himself without an established life in America.

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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex visits mothers2mothers during her royal tour of South Africa with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex on Sept. 25, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African not-for-profit organization with the vision of a healthy, HIV-free Africa. The organization trains and employs women living with HIV as frontline health workers across eight African nations. (Getty)

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The source alleged the Duke of Sussex feels lonely and directionless in the U.S., similar to how Markle previously felt in the U.K.

Nicholl previously told Australian website 9Honey that she had no doubt the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an agenda from the outset to become independent. The author believed it was inevitable the couple would move overseas.

I was told from a very early stage in their courtship, they had told a friend of Harrys that Meghan met quite early on that they wanted to be international roving royals and that was going to be their focus, she told the outlet.

Nicholl shared that the couple didnt want to be stuck in one place and, instead, yearned to make a difference on a world stage.

MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY SHOULD LIVE WHERE THEIR HEARTS TELL THEM, SAYS 'AMERICAN PIE' SINGER DON MCLEAN

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend The Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty)

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They had an agenda from the outset to be international royals, she said, adding there were signs early on in their relationship that the couple was determined to do things differently.

Despite the move, a source close to the couple told Nicholl for Vanity Fair that Harry was feeling a bit rudderless without a job or friends in Markles native Los Angeles.

This is a very strange time for us all, but I think Harry is missing having a structure in his life right now, claimed the insider. He doesnt have friends in L.A. like Meghan and he doesnt have a job.

The source said Harry has been keeping busy during the coronavirus outbreak by keeping in touch with friends and colleagues across the pond. He is also keeping up regular communication with the charities he is still involved with.

MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY HAD ENOUGH OF RELENTLESS NEGATIVE PRESS, SAYS VISCOUNTESS JULIE MONTAGU

In this January 2020 photo and made available on Monday April 27, 2020 by Mattel, Britain's Prince Harry poses for a photo during the recording of his introduction to the new animated special 'Thomas & Friends: The Royal Engine'. Set when Prince Harry's father, Prince Charles was a boy, Thomas has to take Sir Topham Hatt, the controller of the railway, to Buckingham Palace to receive an honor. The special will be screened in the US on Netflix on 1 May 2020 and in the UK on Channel 5 Milkshake at 9:05 am on 2 May 2020. (Dave Poultney/Mattel via AP) (Dave Poultney/Mattel via AP)

MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY HAD AN AGENDA FROM THE OUTSET TO BE INTERNATIONAL ROYALS, EXPERT CLAIMS

At the moment hes a bit rudderless, but it wont always be like this, and he knows that, said the pal.

The couple is currently residing in Markles native Los Angeles with their son Archie, 1.

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Car alarms, jackhammers, a drunken argument and the rumble of the No. 7 train passing overhead. It is the glorious urban symphony that pours into a typical New York City apartment building day and night.

Sure, closing the window can help, but there goes your natural ventilation.

What if there were technology to cancel the offending clamor, like a pair of giant noise-canceling headphones for your apartment?

Researchers in Singapore have developed an apparatus that can be placed in a window to reduce incoming sound by 10 decibels. The system was created by a team of scientists, including Masaharu Nishimura, who came up with the basic concept, and Bhan Lam, a researcher at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

I grew up in Singapore, Dr. Lam said in a Zoom interview from his apartment there. Its a small city with a lot of noise, so I have some motivation to solve this problem.

Their results were published on Thursday in Scientific Reports. The prototype is not yet the most practical device in real world conditions, but it points the way toward the development of technologies that may help ease the strain of noisy city living.

Borrowing from the same technological principles used in noise-canceling headphones, the team expanded the concept to fit an entire room by placing 24 small speakers in a window. The speakers emit sound waves that correspond to the incoming racket and neutralize it or, at least some of it.

The system is based on the frequency of the sound waves and, for now, the optimal range is between 300 and 1,000 hertz.

In Singapore, a city near the Equator where temperatures are often high, overlapping transportation systems and the desire for natural ventilation in modern high-rise apartment towers can pose a healthy-living conundrum.

Dr. Lam explained that in places like Singapore, we want to keep the windows open as much as possible to reduce the use of carbon-intensive air-conditioners and to prevent buildup of stale air that can pose health risks for some people.

But with windows open, the constant din from city traffic, trains, jets passing overhead and construction equipment can rattle apartments. The Anti-Noise Control Window, as it is called, is the sonic equivalent of shutting a window.

With any sound, the best way to reduce it is at the source, like a guns silencer. So the researchers treated the window aperture itself as the noise source, because most noise enters a room that way.

The system uses a microphone outside the window to detect the repeating sound waves of the offending noise source, which is registered by a computer controller. That in turn deciphers the proper wave frequency needed to neutralize the sound, which is transmitted to the array of speakers on the inside of the window frame.

The speakers then emit the proper anti waves, which cancel out the incoming waves, and there you have it: near blissful silence.

If you sit in the room, you get that same feeling like when you flick on the switch of noise-canceling earphones, Dr. Lam said, splaying his hands to denote the calming effect.

The system is best at attenuating the audible blasts from the types of steady noise sources found within the optimal frequency range.

Unfortunately, human voices do not fit within most of that range. One of the next hurdles will be to find a way to silence loud conversations from across the way.

Another limitation is that the system is not good at neutralizing sporadic noises, like firecrackers, car horns or the occasional earsplitting crash of metal storefront shutters the kinds of noises that drive many New Yorkers to slam their windows shut.

One reason for the limitation on frequency is the size of the speakers. To cancel out lower frequencies would require larger bass speakers. But those would interfere with ventilation and your ability to see through the window.

Its a trade-off, and one solution might be installing larger windows, or discovering a way to make it work with smaller speakers.

As it is, the 24 speakers, each about 2 inches in diameter, are a bit of an aesthetic hindrance.

One complaint that we get is that its ugly, Dr. Lam said.

But if it can neutralize the sound of the jet taking off from Runway 13 at LaGuardia, that is (soft) music to the ears.

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Lung health: There are various factors that can negatively affect your lung health including lifestyle and environmental factors. To keep your lungs healthy you need to follow certain preventive measures. Read here to know how.

Regular exercise can help you keep your lungs healthy

Lungs are the centre of the respiratory system. You need healthy lungs for lifetime. But many fail to take proper care lungs. The truth is you need to take care of your lungs just like your physical health or other organs. There is a wide variety of lung diseases that can affect an individual. Some of these are- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer and more. There are various factors that can negatively affect your lung health including both lifestyle and environmental factors. To keep your lungs healthy you need to follow certain preventive measures. Read on to know some of these.

Smoke is your lungs' enemy. It can affect your lungs negatively and trigger the risk of several lung diseases. Not just direct smoking, exposure to second-hand smoke is also alarmingly dangerous. You should quit smoking not just for yourself but for your loved one too. Promoting a smoke-free environment is beneficial for your overall health too.

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Breathing exercises can make your lungs work efficiently. These will help you inhale ad exhale in a specific pattern. Breathing deeply will fill your lung with oxygen and boost the functioning of the lungs. You can start your day with breathing exercises. It will hardly take a few minutes and offer you other health benefits too like controlled stress and better mental health.

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Pollutants are also toxic to your lung health. Increased pollution these days can take a toll on your lung health. Avoid visiting places with high pollution levels. Also, wear a mask when pollution levels are high.

Not just outdoors, indoors are also loaded with pollutants too. Clean more often to keep indoors safe.

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Flaxssed oil can offer you some amazing health benefits. It is beneficial for your skin, heart, body weight and more. Here are some notable health benefits of flaxseed oil.

Flaxseed oil can offer you some amazing health benefits

Flaxseeds are extremely healthy. Vegetarians are advised to add flaxseeds to their diet as these can offer them those nutrients that are usually absent in a vegetarian diet. These seeds can also help in weight loss. Flaxseeds are loaded with fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Just like seeds flaxseed oil too can offer you some amazing health benefits. It is jam packed with nutrients that can be used in various ways. Here are some reasons why you should try flaxseed oil. Also know different ways to use.

Most foods loaded with omega-3 fatty acids are animal-based sources. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids that vegetarians can enjoy.

Flaxseed oil is one of the rare heart-friendly oils. This oil boosts artery health and also helps control blood pressure. These factors contribute to a healthy heart. Omega-3 fatty acids also contribute to a healthy heart.

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Many oils have gained popularity in the past year for their amazing skin benefits. Flaxseed oil can also help promote skin health. It can moisturise your skin well and help you achieve a smooth texture. Use of flaxseed oil can also help reduce skin irritation.

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Flaxseeds oil contains anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation, if left uncontrolled can be harmful to your health. Several studies have also highlighted that flaxseeds oil offer properties that help reduce inflammation.

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Flaxseed oil can help in weight loss too. This oil helps in detoxification that can support weight loss. According to a study published in the journal Appetite, flaxseed oil can help reduce appetite that can make you consume fewer calories resulting in weight loss.

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For a long time now, humans have been looking for the secret to a long and healthy life. Some say it's all about genetics and some associate it with better availability of healthcare facilities. Sure, it is possible for some to be genetically gifted to have a longer life. But genes dont play as huge a role in longevity as your environment and lifestyle.

Studies have shown that people who live more than 100 years have various things in common, the top amongst them being their healthy lifestyle and their positive outlook towards life.

Here are 3 secrets to living a healthy and long life from centenarians (those who have lived beyond 100 years):

1. A healthy diet

A healthy and balanced diet is undoubtedly one of the keys to good health. Experts suggest that a balanced diet should have 7 components - carbs, proteins, unsaturated fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals and water. Water plays a role in various metabolic activities in the body. Make sure you drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.

Avoid overeating at all costs since it would promote obesity, which may further increase your risk of various chronic diseases. Instead, follow caloric restriction whenever possible. Caloric restriction is an excellent way to promote longevity. Various studies show the benefits of caloric restriction on health, including one done in Japan that showed how lifetime caloric restriction reduces the risk of diseases and increases lifespan. It can also help you reduce weight.

It is important to note that the term overeating may not mean the same for everyone. Overeating means eating more calories than you need in a day. Daily calorie requirement for different people varies as per their age, sex and physical activity levels. Long term caloric restriction may cause a constant feeling of hunger and low body temperature. So, it is best to talk to a dietician if you are thinking of trying it.

2. Workout regularly

Regular physical activity keeps up your muscle strength, improves your immune system and reduces your risk of chronic diseases including diabetes, heart diseases and cancer. It also improves memory and cognition and can reduce depression and elevate mood.

Experts suggest doing at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily to keep up your health.

However, like every good thing, over-exercising may do more harm than good, especially if you have a health condition. Also, if you dont generally work out, dont jump into the deep end and instead start slowly with a 5-10 minute routine first. Increase the duration and intensity gradually.

3. Be positive

A positive outlook can do miracles for both your mental and physical health. It reduces depression and the risk of diseases. A 35-year-long study done in the USA showed a direct connection between optimism and mortality rate.

On the other hand, stress and anxiety can trigger various pathological conditions. Try and practice mindfulness, breathing exercises and meditation to help reduce stress. Dont hesitate to reach out to your friends and family if you need help

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According to Harvards Health Watch, men were three times more likely than women to have not seen a doctor in the previous year, and more than half of all men reported not having a physical exam or cholesterol test within the previous year. To help bridge the gender gap, National Mens Health Month was established to educate the public and encourage prevention and early disease for men. Nicole Avena, Ph.D., offers health and wellness tips to help empower men and their loved ones towards a healthier, happier life.

"During National Mens Health Month, I encourage men to take time to evaluate their health, and ensure they are doing all they can to take charge of their health," says Dr. Avena. "I recommend that they be proactive and either continue or start developing healthy routines, nutrition, and mindset."

Dr. Avena offers these simple tips for men to consider:

"Making mindful adjustments in ones lifestyles including diet modifications, physical activity, and a positive outlook can help make effective and lasting changes that will allow men to feel confident and in control of their health," adds Dr. Avena.

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(Spirit Lake)-- The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant negative financial impact on the YMCA of the Okoboji's, which announced today (Fri.) it will be permanently closing its Healthy Living Program Center in downtown Spirit Lake. CEO Andrew Fisher says the financial impacts on the organization are beginning to cascade...SLHLPC Closing01

"All of this through the pandemic has really forced us to shrink down our organization to withstand all of the challenges of this. The majority of our revenue streams have been cut off through this, even the programs that we were able to offer such as our child care programs at the school districts right now helping out the community, the limitations of it, have hurt us so bad financially that we have to start to look at restructuring our debt as an organization. We have to lose some things. We had to restructure some staffing, and so it's been very challenging through this process and I really appreciate the volunteer board that's been helping with this and we look forward to continuing to serve the community. We just know it has to be different."

Fisher adds the downtown Spirit Lake location has been closed since the pandemic started. He says the Milford location is not affected by today's (Fri.) announcement...SLHLPC Closing02

"Our membership structure allows all of our members to utilize all of our facilities and that means the Bedell Family YMCA and the Milford HLPC. So all members still have full access to all of those facilities. We are going to be restructuring the Bedell facility and adding an expansive weight room to what we call our family gym, and restructuring the building to accommodate more health and wellness needs which that's what the Spirit Lake Health Living Program Center helped us do. We'll begin on that starting next week and that will be transitioning through. In terms of the building, we are going through the process of exploring a couple of different opportunities of selling the facility. We will be looking to do that down the road and we'll have more details on that to come."

He says the Jiu Jitsu Okoboji program, which conducted self-defense training classes at the Spirit Lake HLPC site, will be relocated to the Bedell Family YMCA once restrictions related to COVID-19 are lifted.

Fisher says the YMCA will proceed with projects currently underway at the Bedell Family YMCA and Camp Foster to increase capacities and improve member and camper experiences.

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Living a healthy lifestyle is very important especially now that the world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Eating the right kinds of food could help in preventing sickness and lowering the possibility of getting infected with COVID-19.

A healthy diet is one that is balanced and promotes the consumption of vegetables and fruits. However, food preparation is just as important as the meals we eat because how we handle our ingredients can greatly affect the nutritional value of our food.

According to the Atlas of Science, how we prepare or cook our meals is crucial in ensuring the nutrition of the food we eat. Certain fruits and chemicals must be handled the right way for their beneficial components could be lost when they are cooked or prepared the wrong way.

Pinkvilla has recently listed some of the healthy fruits and vegetables that are most often handled and eaten the wrong way by many people. Surprisingly, they are very common in most households.

The first one is garlic. This vegetable contains an important enzyme called allicin. People usually prepare garlic by chopping them and tossing them into the pan right away. However, allicins strength only increases when it is exposed to air. Hence, it is best to leave the garlic to rest for about 10 minutes after chopping it.

Tomatoes are also eaten the wrong way by many people since they are usually consumed raw. However, experts said that tomatoes should be cooked to enjoy the benefits of its lycopene content. The nutrition of this fruit/vegetable increases when it is heated.

Broccoli should never be fried or boiled, according to experts. They should be consumed raw or steamed. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and anti-cancer compounds that can be lost when the vegetable is fried or boiled.

Finally, theres kiwi. Many people like to peel the skin off the fruit before eating it. However, the skin of kiwi actually contains high concentrations of vitamin E, folate and other nutrients. Consuming the skin and the fruit as a whole is recommended.

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Weight loss tips: Chia seeds can keep you full for longer and help in weight loss. You can add chia seeds to different foods and drinks. These can also be added to your breakfast. Here are different ways to use chia seeds for weight loss.

Weight loss: Chia seeds can hep you lose weight effectively

For effective weight loss, you need to combine regular exercise with a healthy and balanced diet. Several foods and drinks have gained popularity for their weight loss properties. Similarly, chia seeds are one of the effective weight loss boosters. Chia seeds have been identified as a superfood that is loaded with nutrients. These seeds are a good source of protein which also promotes weight loss. Adding chia seeds to diet can help vegetarians receive protein. Read on to know how chia seeds can help in weight loss and different ways to use these seeds.

Nutritionist Soumita Biswas explains, "In recent days Chia seeds have gained popularity not only because of high protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acid content but also because of its acceptability by the vegan or gluten-sensitive population. Both soluble and insoluble fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids present in chia seeds give satiety. These seeds can ensure a feeling of fullness for a longer period. These seeds help in weight loss by reducing the appetite and also by reducing the absorption of calories from food."

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Chia seeds can be added to both foods and drinks. You can some chia seeds overnight and drink this mixture in the morning. You can add some lemon and honey for taste. Soaked chia seeds can also be added to detox water.

Also read:Chia Seed Water For Weight Loss: Have It In The Morning For Maximum Benefits

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These seeds can be added to smoothies, shakes or fruit juice. Chia pudding is also commonly consumed by many. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt also shared the recipe of chia pudding and mentioned that is an essential part of her diet. Chia seeds can also be added to quinoa or oatmeal for breakfast.

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(Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital)

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