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Folic acid benefits before and during pregnancy
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Experts advise pregnant women to consume folic acid before and during pregnancy. This synthetic form of vitamin B9 reduces the chances of neural tube defects in children. Women of the reproductive age require a minimum of 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day since natural foods alone do not suffice.
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Storing insulin: All you need to know
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People with diabetes who are on insulin medication need to be extra careful about storing insulin vials during the summer season because of the soaring temperatures.
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Endocrinologists elaborate on proper insulin storage at home or during road trips and the precautions to be taken to ensure that insulin vials do not become denatured and unusable.
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Blood woes: Low hemoglobin levels can indicate thalassemia
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Hemoglobin H disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder and a form of alpha thalassemia. Affected individuals have low hemoglobin levels.
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This condition can have mild to severe expression in the population — ranging from individuals having no symptoms to needing blood transfusions.
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Parkinson’s disease: Tips on dealing with caregiver burnout
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Parkinson’s is a long-term, progressive neurological disorder. For caregivers of persons with Parkinson’s, taking care of their own physical and emotional well-being often takes a back seat.
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Long-time caregivers and psychologists outline a few simple tips to help cope with caregiver stress and burnout.
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Fitness routine for beating obesity
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Obesity could also lead to other health conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes and cardiac issues. The fitness journey for those with obesity should begin with a balanced diet along with a proper exercise routine.
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Including herbs and spices in your diet has various beneficial effects. For example: turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant that can lower inflammation, cinnamon lowers cholesterol, and rosemary reduces allergies and nasal congestion.
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HPV vaccination: Preteen boys need it too
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Boys too should get vaccinated against the human papilloma virus since it can protect them from various forms of cancer and prevent the spread of infection
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Give me red: Heart-healthy benefits of beetroot
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Beetroot should be included in the daily diet as it comes packed with many nutrients that are beneficial for heart health
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