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Climate Change and Our Health: Understanding the Invisible Threat Imagine a world where the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat are increasingly affected by an invisible menace—climate change. Beyond its environmental impacts, climate change now poses a significant and growing threat to human health. What is Climate Change? NASA defines climate change as "a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates. These changes have occurred naturally over time, but since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have increasingly influenced the climate." How Does Climate Change Affect Human Health? 1. Heat-related Illnesses and Mortality: Recently, temperatures soared to 52.3°C in New Delhi, resulting in over 216 deaths and 25,000 cases of heatstroke across India. Rising global temperatures are intensifying heatwaves, posing severe risks to vulnerable groups like the elde...
There's an English saying, "You are what you eat," which essentially means that your health largely depends on your nutrition, and your nutrition depends on your diet. The mantra for healthy living is proper nutrition. Although the topic might seem complex and challenging, we tend to ignore it until we fall ill and a doctor advises us to take it seriously. However, being aware and knowledgeable about this beforehand is undoubtedly beneficial. This article aims to provide a basic understanding of nutrition for everyone. Understanding Nutrients in Simple Terms 1. Proteins: Vegetarian : Low-fat dairy, tofu, almonds, lentils, seeds, and other legumes. Non-Vegetarian : Meat, chicken, fish, turkey, and other meats. 2. Carbohydrates: Bread, potatoes, pasta, soda, chips, cookies, puddings, cakes, sugar, bananas, etc. 3. Fats: Saturated Fats : Cream, cheese, butter, and certain chocolates. Unsaturated Fats : Soybean, safflower, sunflower, and corn oils. 4. Vitamins: 5. Minerals: C...