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Cholesterol is made in your liver and has many important functions. For example, it helps keep the walls of your cells flexible and is needed to make several hormones.
However, like anything in the body, too much cholesterol (or cholesterol in the wrong places) creates concerns.
Like fat, cholesterol does not dissolve in water. Instead, to move around the body, it depends on molecules called lipoproteins. These carry cholesterol, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins in your blood.

Here is how your body works without water.

Protein is essential for re-building and building muscle, but health experts warn eating too much can pose health risks.
The current Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Endurance or strength athletes are recommended to take in 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day.
Consuming too much protein — over 2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day comes with risks, notes Rose-Flores, including kidney dysfunction, unwanted weight gain, and increased risk for osteoporosis, and azotemia.

Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears

Here are some common health concerns for men.

Here are some common health concerns for men. One is Prostate issues- once a man turns 40, his prostrate grows. this is known as ''Benign prostrate enlargement''.

Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough. Some types can also cause blisters. Many people use the word eczema when referring to atopic dermatitis, which is the most common type.

Here are tips that will help you go through the day

Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over a third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals.

Cardiovascular disease is the world's biggest killer.

Did you know Honey helps fight diabetes?

Here are three ways to prevent hepatitis

Here are five foods that can intensify period symptoms

Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.
When you're low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism. And unless you are taking medications that make you thirsty, Guest says, you should listen to those cues and get yourself a drink of water, juice, milk, --anything but alcohol.

Have a Pap test every three years and use general health care principle to prevent disease.

Prostrate cancer is a common type of cancer in male and it is highly treatable in the early stages.

One in three women have symptoms, while others can have none or fibroid may be undetected

Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that begins in the ovary. Around 50% of ovarian cancer cases occur after the age of 63 years.

Breast cancer is the first leading cause of cancer death among women globally, cancer is more common in women

Saturated fat has been controversial and in the past it was thought to be the major contributor to heart disease

When you are exposed to bright lights in the evening, it may disrupt your production of the sleep hormone melatonin

The importance of getting enough quality sleep cannot be overstated

Some people avoid nuts because they are high in fat. However, nuts and seeds are incredibly nutritious.

Findings from several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Salmon is high in riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, as well as a good source of thiamine and pantothenic acid. Additionally, it’s low in mercury and high in omega-3 fats and protein.
Leafy greens, especially spinach, collards, turnip greens, and romaine lettuce, are among the best vegetable sources of folate. Enjoy them raw or steam them briefly to retain the most folate.

You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting.

High intraocular pressure (IOP) occurs when your eyes fluid drains more slowly than normal.

AIDS is a disease that develops in people with HIV. it is the most advanced stage of HIV.

For those who like to drink cold water, this is for you.

an allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to your body.

Depression is classified as a mood disorder and people experience depression in different ways.

Cholera is a water borne disease spread by contaminated food or water. If left untreated, it can lead to death.

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. It can develop through a problem with blood cell production and it usually affects the leucocytes or white blood cells.

If you love drinking tea, here are leaves which you can convert to tea and you will reap a great deal of benefits from them.

People with Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) find it difficult focusing on task and controlling their attention which can make completing a project for example, difficult. it can limit a person's ability to study or work.

Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups.
However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is an association between the health of a person’s mouth and their overall health

Back pain can result from injury, activity and some medical conditions. It can affect people of any age for different reasons.

The different types of heart disease may result in a variety of different symptoms. One of such type is Arrhythmia.

Healthy eating is human and as humans, we all have different wants and needs which inevitable affect our food choices.

Here are some unbelievable benefits of red wine that you did not know.

There are many risk factors for health disease, some are controllable, others are not. Here are some of these risk factors.

The common cold and the flu might seem similar at first but they are not. In this episode, we share ways in which you can tell the difference.

did you know that they are more than 100 different types of arthritis? listen to this episode to find out more.

Water is an essential nutrient and it is necessary to sustain all forms of life. Drink enough water everyday!!

Menopause is the transition into a new phase of life, It is not a health problem!!

Did you know that Fats are important macro-nutrients and are essential for lubricating joints? on this episode we tell you about Fats, its benefits and risk.

Cholesterol is made in your liver and has many important functions. For example, it helps keep the walls of your cells flexible and is needed to make several hormones.
However, like anything in the body, too much cholesterol (or cholesterol in the wrong places) creates concerns.
Like fat, cholesterol does not dissolve in water. Instead, to move around the body, it depends on molecules called lipoproteins. These carry cholesterol, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins in your blood.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), better nutrition is related to improved health at all ages, a lower risk of disease and longevity. Here are tips on how to achieve Good nutrition.

Physical activities and exercise are paramount for a healthy lifestyle

Insulin resistance means you have a lot of insulin circulating in your system and yet your body is not responding to the actions of insulin. The number 1 action of insulin is to stabilize your blood sugar levels so that you don't become prediabetic or diabetic.