Author: Rishi Anarkat
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Insufficient Sleep and High Blood Pressure: A Dangerous Duo for Brain Health
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we look at a unique discovery discussing how insufficient sleep and high blood pressure can be detrimental for your brain! In recent years, the link between lifestyle factors like sleep and cardiovascular health has become a growing area of research. A new study…
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Can Dark Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we look at a “sweet” discovery discussing dark chocolate’s ability to lower your risk for type 2 Diabetes! Recent studies highlight a surprising potential benefit of dark chocolate: reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found that the bioactive compounds in…
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Prolonged Sitting And Heart Health: A Modern Day Epidemic
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we cover a pressing issue we all experience: sitting down for too long! As our lives increasingly revolve around screens, long hours of sitting have become a defining feature of modern existence. From office jobs to entertainment and commutes, the tendency to stay…
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