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  A medium-sized apple (approximate weight 138 grams) has a glycemic index (GI) of about 37, which falls under the “low” category. Also, it ranks as a 5 on the glycemic load (GL) scale which is on the lower side. Let’s understand what GI and GL are: Glycemic Index (GI): ranks foods on a 1 to 100 scale based on how fast the food enters the bloodstream, which can impact your blood sugar management. A low GI is 55 or less. A medium GI is generally considered to be 55 to 69. A high GI is 70 or higher. Glycemic Load (GL): The glycemic load (GL) is the combination of how fast the glucose enters the bloodstream and the carbohydrate content of the serving. This glycemic load value gives the whole picture of how the food might impact your blood sugar level. Values under 10 are low and values above 20 are classified as high. Apple’s Health Benefits: – Apple is high in fiber and Vitamin C fruit and also contains a small amount of Vitamin A, Calcium, and Iron. – High Fiber will res...

Let's face it women health, we're not getting any younger, so we have to be considered our health from different angles, and with different health concerns than when we were younger. The sooner we detect any problems with our health, the sooner we can figure out how to handle them, so that we don't have to fight with them later when they become a serious sickness. Women Health Test Mammograms I have to say this test might make the top of the "most detested" list (even above the dreaded Pap test), but it is one of the most critical tests, for the most part if you have breast cancer in your family history. As a woman in her 40's you need to start having yearly mammograms, unless, of course, there is a family history of it, and then you would have started your yearly testing at a much younger age. Unfortunately, the number of women battling breast cancer is continually rising, but through early detection, you increase your chance of beating this disease and l...

PRIMARY DISORDER HEADACHES Tension headaches migraines cluster headaches Headaches induced by cold The headaches associated with sexual activity Headaches by coughs and sneezes Headaches effort SECONDARY DISORDER HEADACHES Brain tumor or abscess Cerebral hemorrhage Brain Inflammation Intracranial Pressure Aneurysm Arteriovenous malformation Head trauma and bruising Meningitis or encephalitis Cerebrovascular disease Neuralgia Sinusitis It is important to differentiate the type of headache that question, either primary or secondary. This is done with a complete neurological examination and complete history of the patient. The answers to the following questions will guide the diagnosis. How long you have suffered from headaches? Is there anything that causes your headaches? Do you experience an aura, flashing lights, numbness or other symptoms? Do you have a history of headaches in your family? The current and previous treatment Location, severity and description of pain...