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 Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tend to suffer from weight loss and nutritional deficiencies due to the fact that their difficult breathing causes an additional calorie burnout of up to 25%. These individuals expend more energy for even routine activities and have higher basal metabolic rates as compared to others. It [...]
 There was this man who mischievously called himself an all rounder only because he was all rounded, i.e. a man of ample proportions. Every time he chuckled in glee, he looked like a twin of the laughing Buddha.  He was short, stubbed, and stubborn. Nearly 40 years old, he looked like an overgrown kid [...]
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow in which there is an abnormal increase of white blood cells. There are two types of leukemia: chronic, which usually worsens slowly; and acute, which tends to worsen quickly. No one knows the exact causes of leukemia but the following risk factors can lead to [...]
Eating right and exercising regularly are keys to attaining that fit body. Good eating habits form the foundation of your health. It is very important to balance your food choices and never eat too much or too little of anything. Here are some tips that will help you to know what is right for you, [...]
 Obesity is a silent killer that is affecting more than 50% of the Indian population. Weight gain being mostly due to a combination of various causative factors such as heredity, sedentary lifestyle, overeating, metabolic disorders, etc., an integrated and specialized approach becomes necessary to treat it. One therefore needs to consult a specialist for the [...]
Healthizen in its new avatar has a fresh layout in sync with the newest standards. This year along with interesting articles and information, we also provide our dear readers with an advanced Healthizen, which has now become more user-friendly. Now, to navigate through our health portal is much faster, easier and simpler. Along with the [...]
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