Diet soda can damage your kidney

1st November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

The team from Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found that individuals consuming a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks might be damaging their kidney. “There are currently limited data on the role of diet in kidney disease,” said Dr Julie Lin, MPH, FASN of Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “While more study is needed, our research » Read More

Easy ways to keep your heart fit

1st November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

The fact that our heart functions 24×7 can easily be taken for granted. A healthy heart, in one hour, produces enough energy to lift a one-tonne weight off the ground. But recent studies show that 50 per cent of Indians are prone to heart diseases, with men in their 30s at a greater risk. But the » Read More