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How Much Water Should We Drink in a Day and How Big a Health Risk is Drinking too Much Water?

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Water is most important because it is the source of life. But the how much water is necessary for us to drink daily? While drinking less water can be a health hazard, consuming too much water can also be fatal. Water  maintains about 60% of our total body weight. It is present in our cells, organs, blood, and various parts of our body. Dr. Nidia Rodriguez Sanchez, a hydration expert at the University of Stirling in Scotland, says that ‘Water is a nutrient in itself.’ We focus on protein,   vitamins,  carbohydrates, and fiber, but we don't consider water as an important nutrient in for lives. Water plays an important role in all of our bodily functions. According to Howard Medical School, some of the important functions of water in our body are as follows: ·         It carries nutrients and oxygen  to cells. ·         It flushes out harmful bacteria from the bladder. ·    ...

Five simple methods to improve the health of the contaminated indoor air

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Air pollution causes seven million deaths every year worldwide, and it seems impossible to get rid of this situation. Nine out of ten people can avoid a variety of illnesses, including strokes, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases, by taking simple steps to breathe healthy air. Microscopic particles of pollution are always around us and harm us especially if you are indoors. According to a study by the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor pollution is often two to five times higher than outside. According to Matthew S. Johnson, chief science officer at Air Labs, indoor air contains just as much air pollution as outdoors, still, other pollutants are also added to the home, including building materials, including items used for cooking and cleaning. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make your indoor air healthier . The following are five methods to help you do that. 1. Air Ducts I mproper routes for fresh air to enter the house result in polluted air be...

Does It Make Sense to Clear Your Arteries?

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  With proper diet, exercise, and stress reduction, blocked arteries may be reversed. Medication and lifestyle adjustments may potentially lessen the accumulation of plaque.   One important part of your circulatory system is your arteries. Your body uses these tubes to pump blood that contains oxygen  to all parts of your body. Blood can flow easily when blood arteries are open and unobstructed. But occasionally, deposits of fat, cholesterol , and other materials may accumulate within your blood vessels. Atherosclerosis is the name for this condition, which can cause your arteries to progressively narrow. The location and degree of your plaque development will determine how you are treated. In order to reverse atherosclerosis, the authors of a 2020 review point out that controlling all significant risk factors is necessary, such as: Lowering elevated cholesterol Lowering hypertension Stopping smoking, if you do You may also "unclog" your arteries by exercising...