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Lingonberries protect blood vessels of BP and diabetic patients

Lingonberries protect blood vessels of BP and diabetic patients Washington: Ligonberry has a much higher antioxidant level in certain capacities than blueberries or raspberries, and it can help protect blood vessels of people who have hypertension or have diabetic damage from too much blood sugar, a Finland researcher has claimed. “It doesn’t lower the blood pressure, but it stops the damage,” Fox News...more

Switch to olive oil for better health

Switch to olive oil for better health New Delhi: Indian households should completely switch to olive oil as a cooking medium as its nutritional value is very high, it is rich in monounsaturated `good` fats and, when used daily, can bring instant and easy wellness to a family`s diet, celebrity chef and noted cookery expert Nita Mehta says. “Even though we...more

Controlling BP crucial for diabetics

Controlling BP crucial for diabetics Middle-aged adults recently diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension have some time to effect lifestyle changes to control their high blood pressure (BP). If they make such changes within a year, the loss to their life expectancy is only two days. But if they wait 10 years, it cuts down life expectancy by almost five...more

Eye problem cases on a rise

Eye problem cases on a rise New Delhi: There has been an increase in eye problems, especially among those aged over 50 and the diabetic, health experts have noted in the light of World Sight Day on October 13. Parul Sharma, senior eye consultant Max Healthcare, said: “The trend which I have observed in past few months is that diabetes-related...more