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Better to Use Honey Instead of Sugar

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  Many elders have been heard saying that using honey instead of sugar  is beneficial for health, but how useful is its use, and whether it is safe for everyone? Important information is going to be placed in front of you. So, let's start with how honey is produced. Honey: Honey is the fruit of the labor of the bees who spend the whole day from one flower to another collecting their nectar and turning it into a golden liquid. The journey of honeybees to collect the sweet and tasty liquid from flowering plants and trees is not an easy one. After collecting the sap from the flowers, the bees take it to their home, the beehive, where this golden liquid is stored as winter food for the bees. If you look at the history of honey, in ancient Greece, honey was called “God's favorite food” while in China it was called “medicine”. Nutrients found in Honey Pure honey contains amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins , minerals, and sugar, but it is important to note that it is “p...

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...

Over the world, obesity today affects 1 in 8 people. This is important to know

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  Worldwide, almost 1 billion people are classified as obese. One in eight individuals globally is already obese, according to data from recent Lancet research released by the World Health Organization (WHO). More precisely, according to the most recent data, 43% of adults, or 2.5 billion people, were overweight in 2022; of those, 890 million individuals were obese, a number that has more than doubled since 1990. Since 1990, the number of obese adolescents has quadrupled, with 160 million people aged 5 to 19 classified as obese. However, what distinguishes being overweight from being obese? And in light of the WHO report's renewed demands for global obesity prevention and management, what are some effective interventions? This is important to know. Overweight Versus Obesity According to the director of the WHO's department of nutrition and food safety, obesity is "a chronic relapsing disease characterized by excess deposits of fat that can impair health." ...

Nine Easy Steps to Reduce Your Cholesterol

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    T he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 70 million persons in America have high cholesterol. Of these, less than half are receiving therapy, and only one in three have their illness under control. Heart disease risk is doubled in those with high cholesterol compared to those with good levels. Find out more about the lifestyle adjustments you may make to lower your cholesterol . Although lowering your cholesterol may seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be. These are a few easy strategies to reduce cholesterol. 1. Study your lineage Y ou might be more susceptible to heart disease or excessive cholesterol if these disorders run in your family. Find out from your family members if there is anyone who has ever had high cholesterol. Additionally, ascertain whether any of the following illnesses are inherited by you: Diabetes Obesity  Atherosclerosis  Metabolic syndrome See your doctor about your cholesterol levels ...