Healthy Wealthy

  According to  MedPage Today , Over 73% of U.S. Adults are either Overweight or Obese , and 42% are attributed to obesity; according to  Trust for America Health  and the International Diabetes Federation prediction, One billion people globally are estimated to be living with obesity by 2030. Obesity is a medical problem depicted by excessive body fat, leading to health issues and consequences. Learning more about obesity and preventing it is an excellent place to start when it comes to managing the condition and having a healthier life. One strategy to avoid this predicament is to educate people about the dangers of being overweight or obese. If you are carrying a lot of additional weight, you are putting yourself at risk for the following diseases: 1. cardiovascular disease 2. heart attack 3. diabetes iv. cancer 5. rheumatoid arthritis 6. high blood pressure Losing weight aids in the prevention and control of certain diseases. Unfortunatel...

Some of the drugs listed below can affect certain functions of the body, resulting in bad side effects. However, drugs that lower blood pressure have proven effective over the years. The benefits of using them far outweigh the risk of side effects. Most people who’ve taken these drugs haven’t had any problems.  Diuretics Some of these drugs may decrease your body's supply of a mineral called potassium. Symptoms such as weakness, leg cramps or being tired may result. Eating foods containing potassium may help prevent significant potassium loss. You can prevent potassium loss by taking a liquid or tablet that has potassium along with the diuretic, if your doctor recommends it. Diuretics such as amiloride (Midamar), spironolactone (Aldactone) or triamterene (Dyrenium) are called "potassium sparing" agents. They don’t cause the body to lose potassium. They might be prescribed alone but are usually used with another diuretic. Some of these combinations are Aldactazide, Dyazide...