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What You Should Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis | Healthy Aging

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system targets your joints by mistake. Pain, redness or discoloration, and inflammation are some of the side effects that might interfere with your everyday activities. Treatment for RA is critical for alleviating symptoms and preventing lasting damage to your joints and organs. RA, like other autoimmune diseases, is a complicated illness. There are, however, things you can do to assist manage the many symptoms of RA and enhance your quality of life. #stayfitwithanand Things to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis In the early stages of RA, it can be a difficult condition to explain to loved ones. Underlying inflammation causes RA, which can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Because they may not be able to "see" what you're going through, it's critical to be open about your situation with friends and loved ones. They may be able to better support you if you describe your illnes...

How to inspire children to move at the early age of life.

Many parents and caregivers want to instil in their children a lifetime love of movement and physical exercise. Unfortunately, only around 24% of American children aged 6 to 17 obtain the recommended amount of 60 minutes of physical activity every day. What's the good news? When youngsters establish a love for something as simple as movement at a young age, it generally lasts a lifetime. You must lay the groundwork for a lifetime appreciation for movement in your child's early years if you want them to get adequate exercise as they become older.  Read on to understand how to instil a love of exercise in early children, receive suggestions for motivating them to move and enjoy it, and learn why physically active children grow up to be physically active people. The desire to move begins at home. The foundation you lay with your children while they are young is essential to their entire health. When it comes to a variety of lifestyle behaviours, including physical activity and fit...

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Uses, Sources & Side Effects

Vitamins are compounds that your body needs for appropriate growth and development. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties. It is necessary for the health of your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It aids in the absorption of iron and promotes healing. Scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency , is an illness that is linked to socioeconomic level and dietary availability. Exogenous vitamin C is not required by the majority of animals. Vitamin C, on the other hand, is a necessary vitamin for humans. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Uses, Sources & Side Effects L-gluconolactone oxidase is a human enzyme that must be consumed. A mutation in the gene encoding L-gulonolactone oxidase resulted in the human body's inability to manufacture vitamin C. As a result, vitamin C must be consumed through the human diet in order for the body to function properly. Vitamin C , also known as L-ascorbic acid , is a water-soluble vitamin that may be found naturally in some foods, added to others, and taken as a sup...

Weight loss and Body mask Index (BMI)?

The BMI, or body mass index, is used to assess a person's appropriate weight range based on their height. BMI is useful for assessing risk because waist circumference measures the quantity of central fat.  Photo by  Anna Shvets  from  Pexels For most persons above the age of 18, the BMI is a helpful assessment. However, it is merely a guess, and it does not account for factors such as age, race, gender, or body composition.  An increase or reduction in BMI can have a major impact on physiology at the cellular level. Insulin resistance, inflammatory states, and cognition have all been linked to BMI in studies. Classification and Definition of BMI BMI, or body mass index, is a statistical indicator that uses a person's weight and height to calculate body fat in males and females of any age.  BMI = weight (in kg)/ height2 (in m2) is determined by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. The individual's BMI number is then calc...

Why Is It Difficult for Women to Lose Weight? And What Can Be Done About It

I'll never understand how god-awful weight loss for women must be if I live forever. The list of challenges they encounter is so broad that it's hard to pick just a handful. Why Is It Difficult for Women to Lose Weight? And What Can Be Done About It So, ladies, here we go. Nonetheless, I came up with four reasons why losing weight is more difficult for women. Not only that, but I'll also advise you how to deal with them so you can lose weight faster. 1. Women have less muscle mass and hence burn fewer calories. Because women have less muscle and overall body mass than males, they burn fewer calories at rest and during activity. That's why you don't receive as much food as, say, I do. To lose weight, most women will need to consume less than 2,000 calories per day. This implies you have a lower "budget" to include "fun" items like Snickers in your diet. Controlling hunger might be difficult as well. You also don't get to drink and dine out as ...