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M.Sc, M.Phil (Food Service Management & Dietetics)

Adeline Dorcas

Adeline Dorcas is an alumni of Women's Christian College, Chennai. She is passionate about teaching and writing. She loves spending time with family and friends.

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National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week is observed from 1st to the 7th of September every year. The theme for this year 2018 is 'Ensuring focused interventions on addressing under-nutrition during the first 1,000 days of the Child: Better Child Health.'

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Top 14 Health Benefits of Scuba Diving - Slideshow

Top 14 Health Benefits of Scuba Diving - Slideshow

Scuba diving is an incredible underwater diving which offers smart health benefits to your mind and body. Swimming under the sea can improve your muscle health and help explore the beauty of marine life from tiny fishes to amazing corals.

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Air Pollution May Affect Your Kidneys

Air Pollution May Affect Your Kidneys

Exposure to polluted air which contains harmful toxins can affect your kidneys. Air pollution may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Poor Sleep May Up Obesity Risk

Poor Sleep May Up Obesity Risk

Poor sleep or working night shifts may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. Lack of adequate sleep can make you gain weight, look fat, tired and weak.

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Cool Indoor Temperatures May Increase Your Blood Pressure

Cool Indoor Temperatures May Increase Your Blood Pressure

Living in a lower indoor temperature or cool environment may increase the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). So, make your home a bit warmer by turning up the thermostat during the winter months to control your blood pressure.

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