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How unhealthy are Processed Foods? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Processed foods are suggested to be a contributor to the obesity epidemic and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. An ultra-processed food with an unevenly high ratio of calories to nutrients may be considered unhealthy. For example, research supports an association between a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.Real food is as close to its natural state as possible. Real food contains antioxidants and nutrients that support heart health, including magnesium and healthy fats.Eating a diet rich in nutritious, unprocessed foods may also help reduce inflammation, which is considered one of the significant drivers of heart disease.Processed foods are more than just microwave meals and ready meals. Processed food is any food that has been altered in some way during preparation. Such as freezing, ...

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Health & Views Dec 3rd 2022. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file .   Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...

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Need to check your blood pressure, frequently – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Normal blood pressure is essential for proper blood flow to the body’s organs and tissues. Blood pressure is created when the heart pumps, mainly from the left ventricle, against the peripheral resistance of the arteries and needs to remain within the considered normal range. Each heartbeat forces blood to the rest of the body. The ideal BP for an adult is systolic 120 and diastolic 60-90mm Hg, regardless of age. Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when your heart is pumping. Diastolic measures the pressures in your arteries when they are resting and refilling. This is also when the heart fills up with blood to pump again. Many years back, the systolic blood pressure was calculated according to the person’s age: Age plus 100 was supposed to be the upper limit. If you are 50 ...

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The egg dilemma – By Dr Harold Gunatillake   Are eggs good or bad for your health? Studies found that consuming two eggs per day was linked to a 27 per cent high risk of developing heart disease. “Many experts say this study does not justify dropping eggs from your diet.” “This is an observational study, so it doesn’t prove that cholesterol (in eggs) increases the risk of developing heart disease.” Once, eggs were considered balls of cholesterol. When it was discovered that cholesterol was one of the reasons that resulted in coronary plaque formations leading to heart attacks, it was natural to demonise eggs as a cause of heart disease. ...

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Your Heart- Keep it healthy – By Dr Harold Gunatillake A fetus goes through many stages of development. One of the milestones is when the heart begins to beat. Cardiac tissue starts to pulse at around 5–6 weeks of pregnancy, registering as a heartbeat on the ultrasound, though the heart has not developed yet. Your heart beats about 100,000 times daily and about 35 million times yearly. The human spirit will win more than 2.5 billion times annually. It is a beautiful pump prepared to work for you efficiently, but unfortunately, certain lifestyles seem to cause damage and lead to early dysfunction. Today, a discussion is how we can look after the health of your heart to work for you efficiently for a lifetime. Rhythmic movements of the heart depend on the oxygen and other nutrients fed through the coronary arteries. It would be best to keep their patent as ...

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Health & Views December 2nd issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. ...

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Sri Lanka News-updates, as on 7th Dec 2022. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a glorious past, lovely tea and warm smiles could sum up a country, that would be Sri Lanka. Why does Sri Lanka attract tourists? Travel destinations in Sri Lanka provide an array of holiday experiences, from sun-kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching, adrenaline-pumping adventure sports and pilgrimage to some of the oldest cities in the world, and lastly, the street foods in Colombo. What attracts the tourists there? Tourists’ expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping, etc. These features attract people to the destination and contribute to the overall experience of the trip in Sri Lanka. Traditional Sri Lankan food is Spicy! If you ...

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Super Agers-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Some people stay sharp as a tack even as they enter their “golden years”, — but are they just lucky, or do they know something others don’t? Sadly, only a select few are destined for super-ager status: most of us slow down in our twilight years. So, what makes a super-ager? Is it genes, diet, lifestyle- or some magic combination of all three? “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” Research suggests that moving out of your comfort zone is the key to staying mentally and physically young. Why are some people living healthier and longer? Maybe it is the lifestyle. Notably, 50% are overweight and obese: 30% of the women were smoking, and 60% of the men were smoking. There are diverse answers when you ask them why you think you live so long. I ...

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Sri Lanka for tomorrow – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka’s Advocate Institute Wins 2022 Templeton Freedom Award Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns 60 per cent of the US $ 1 billion Indian credit line exhausted Sri Lanka targets one million Chinese tourists Indeed, I wouldn’t say I like to recreate a beggar nation – President Sri Lankan entity winning the Templeton award. At last week’s Atlas Network Freedom Dinner in New York City, Dhananath Fernando ධනා accepted the 2022 Templeton Freedom Award on behalf of Sri Lanka’s Advocate. The $100,000 grand prize will accelerate Advocata’s impactful efforts to guide the island nation through a tragic economic crisis, threatening the lives, livelihoods, and human dignity of millions of Sri Lankans. Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns President Ranil Wickremesinghe said recently that he would not allow another Aragalaya and would use security forces to prevent such a ...

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