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older-adultsA new research has found pre-diabetes, the state in which blood sugar levels have become abnormal intermittently, having connections with numerous metabolic alterations which lead towards heart problems.

It was formerly known that pre-diabetes has links with the risks to develop heart disease or expose to a stroke but the changes, which occurred metabolically, were not obvious.

During the study the researchers has observed that the subjects with pre-diabetes were found with greater levels of inflammation within the whole body designated by specific proteins in the blood along with high levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) as compared to health subjects.


strokeYour certain precautions can prevent stoke. According to Lewis Morgenstern, MD “High blood pressure damages blood vessels throughout the body, making them more susceptible to developing clots.”

People should always remember that high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke.

Hypertension mostly finds in women over 55 there can be several reason of it. The national stroke association advised the patients how to keep blood pressure away.

  • Do Exercise regularly

Physical activity helps to decrease blood pressure, the risk of developing diabetes and control cholesterol levels. Exercises such as jogging, swimming, walking, jumping, yoga and yard work reduces the risk of both stroke and heart disease.

  • Stop smoking

Smoking related directly the risk for a stroke. All researchers suggest that there is a lower risk of getting a stroke in people who have give up smoking as compared to those who still smoke.


obesity_jpg1Obesity is also called as overweight. There are over 300 million people in the world suffering from obesity problem. Obesity leads to type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and hypertension.

Obese people are affected by cancers such as kidney, gallbladder, colon, postmenopausal, endometrial cancers, and it also increases the blood cholesterol level. Obesity is also related with intolerance and feeling of poor self-esteem.

Causes of Obesity

The reason for obesity can be numerous. It can be a blend of genes, behaviors, metabolism, environment and culture. The common and major causes are overeating and no proper physical activities. In this modern world junk foods and fast foods are dominating the young generation and people have to do exercises.


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