Vitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin" is essential for maintaining bone health, but recent studies suggest it also plays an important role in cardiovascular health. Despite its importance, vitamin D deficiency is widespread, affecting 30-50% of the people of all ages.
In our increasingly digital and convenience-oriented world, the importance of physical activity often takes a back seat. Yet, recent research underscores the critical role that daily physical activity, particularly measured in steps, plays in maintaining cardiovascular health and overall well-being.
Measuring blood pressure might seem like a simple task, but research has identified 29 potential sources of error in the process. These errors can arise from the environment, the equipment, the patient, the procedure, or the person conducting the measurement.
The misconception that obesity is a lifestyle choice that can be reversed by willpower has been fixed in the minds of the general public for a long time. But in the last decade, the conclusion has emerged that obesity is not just a risk factor for diseases like type 2 diabetes, but is a disease in itself.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most prevalent liver disease, characterised by the accumulation of fat in more than 5% of hepatocytes among non alcohol users. The increasing prevalence of obesity, especially in developed countries, has contributed to the escalating burden of NAFLD.
Atherosclerosis, a chronic condition characterized by plaque accumulation in the arteries, often remains asymptomatic for years or even decades. However, this insidious disease silently progresses, incrementally diminishing our health and ultimately becoming a leading cause of death worldwide.
