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How Does Thyroid Affect Your Heart Health?

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  A butterfly-shaped organ, located at the base of your throat, this thyroid gland releases hormones that affect every part of your body, especially your heart. Thyroid hormones influence your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and the force and speed of your heartbeat. This results in problems masquerading as heart diseases or worsening of existing heart conditions due to a malfunctioning thyroid gland. Estimated, over 6% of US citizens have thyroid diseases. About 80% of this population has an underactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. When your thyroid levels drop, all the bodily systems slow down. This triggers a range of symptoms, such as weight gain, fatigue, constipation, dry skin, and cold intolerance.  Regardless of the condition, these symptoms are extremely common in people as they grow older, even in those who have normal thyroid levels.  In this article, you will learn about the effects of thyroid on your heart health. So, keep reading to get a complete picture...

7 Ways to Fight Insomnia

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  Insomnia or sleeping disorder is getting very common these days, and we all can agree that it is drastically affecting the quality of our life. As per the reports, around 30% of the population is suffering from insomnia, giving rise to some serious health concerns. Humans need 7-8 hours of undisturbed, deep sleep to lead a healthy and happy life. When you give rest to your body and get a night of proper sleep, you improve your concentration power, feel energized the next day and become productive all day long.  A poor sleep schedule or facing difficulty in sleeping can lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.To help you beat insomnia and embrace a deep sleep session, we bring you a few points that can definitely help you. 1. Be Physically Active:  Doing physical activities like exercising regularly, going for cycling, swimming, or even brisk walking can improve the quality of your sleep.  Engaging in 10 minutes of aerobic exercise can elevate overall health, ...

The Importance of Community on Our Well-Being

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  Humans are social animals, and they need people to survive. We live in a society, and we should follow a system to co-exist. We see people around us who have the same and different interests. Sometimes, we connect with them, and sometimes we don't, and that's perfectly fine. The word "Community" is used in almost everything, but do we really know its meaning? Do we truly understand why it is crucial? Let's first understand what community is all about. A community is simply a group of people with something common. It could be anything like demographics, faith, interests, etc. These communities help in building relationships, boost confidence, and improve overall well-being.  As per various reports, it was found that a person's social networks can significantly impact their health. A study has found that having social support can recover humans from illness more quickly and keep them mentally happy and satisfied. Let's discuss how communities can help us i...

Meal Planning and Its Importance

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  The second we wake up to the alarm in the morning, we climb up and start running like a hamster on the wheel of life. There are bills to pay, family to take care of, places to attend, and overall — a life to deal with. Now, who has the time to plan out a detailed meal amid all of this daily chaos? This is the daily rut of everyone’s story. The first thing that we compromise on is our meal; which, in fact, is the most essential part of our daily life. But how does one balance their life as such to provide themselves with just the right amount of nutrients? Meal planning and consuming healthy and clean food is the answer to this question. Whether you’re trying to improve your intake or lose/gain some pounds, meal planning is the foremost step to do so. There are numerous benefits of planning out your meals in advance. It cannot only alter your waistline but also boost your health. This article covers the meaning and importance of meal planning to ease up your daily meal outline ses...