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In a thought-provoking social media update, a physician questions the traditional notion that one LDL cholesterol number tells the whole story about heart health. He points out that while LDL concentration is typically measured, it overlooks crucial details like particle count. A recent post by Dr Shailesh Singh on X (formerly known as Twitter) has…
Known largely as the sunshine Vitamin, Vitamin D does more than just ‘build bones’. Studies conducted over decades demonstrate that Vitamin D functions as a hormone, which controls cell behavior regarding sugar metabolism, fat processing, inflammation response and blood pressure regulation, beyond its traditional role in calcium absorption and bone strength maintenance. Research now shows…
Early metabolic changes often show up as sudden tiredness after eating rice, bread, or sweets. This happens when the body struggles to manage rising blood sugar levels. The pancreas works harder, but cells respond poorly. What helps:Balancing meals with protein, fibre, and healthy fats reduces sharp sugar spikes. Eating slower also gives hormones time to…
Simple blood tests reveal cases of NAFLD early through liver function tests. Alanine aminotransferase, or ALT, becomes raised from normal due to excess fat without symptoms. An indication of this appears when values of triglycerides, LDL, and blood sugar are high, which point to associations with metabolic syndrome. Insulin resistance, common in IT personnel with…
In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old Russian fitness trainer Dmitry Nuyanzin, died from heart failure after consuming 10,000 calories per day for multiple weeks, during his weight gain challenge. The trainer planned to gain 25 kgs through eating junk food, including cakes, dumplings, pizzas and burgers, before starting his weight loss program. A couple of…
