Lockdowns and border closures have affected the production and distribution of machines, which could lead to price hikes and supply issues. It’s estimated that prices of exported antiretroviral medicines from India could rise up to 25% higher than normal. @XUHealthEquity
Infectious diseases remain big killers. They are responsible for nearly 9 million deaths a year, about 16% of the world’s roughly 56 million annual total deaths, according to Dr.Anthony S. Fauci, director of the NIAID. @XUHealthEquity
To cool down, drink something hot. Studies show as the a drink is hotter than your body, it triggers a sweat response in the body that more than compensates for the increase. So although it might initially make you feel hotter, a hot drink will cause you to sweat more and
Researchers found that chewing mint flavored gum dramatically reduced feelings of tiredness. Another study showed that it can improve overall test scores and memory by 35%, relieving stress and reducing anxiety levels. @XUHealthEquity
Optimism is beneficial to your overall health & is linked to a healthy heart. Optimists tend to have lower blood pressure which reduces the risk of coronary artery disease. They also carry healthier behaviors such as diet and exercise that contribute to longevity. @XUHealthEquity
Colder temperatures can benefit your health and studies have shown that the blood and oxygen flow through the body will give you more energy and improve your mood. The increase in endorphin levels can contribute to a feeling of well-being. @XUHealthEquity
Drinking coffee can prevent depression. Research from Harvard found that women who drank a minimum of 4 cups of coffee per day could lower their risk of depression by 20%. @XUHealthEquity
Limiting certain types of fats can improve heart health. Ex.- eliminating trans fats reduces the levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This type of cholesterol causes plaque to collect within the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. @XUHealthEquity
Colder temperatures benefit your health by reducing allergies and inflammation. Research has shown that it can help you think more clearly and perform daily tasks better. @XUHealthEquity
Exercise is a powerful way to encourage your brain to work at optimum capacity by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections and protecting them from damage. Moderate exercise can reverse normal brain shrinkage by 2%, effectively reversing age-related
Caffeine has many effects on your body's metabolism. It stimulates your central nervous system, may interfere with the absorption of calcium in the body, and increases your blood pressure. Within one hour of eating or drinking caffeine, it reaches its peak level in your blood.