Health and fitness

Vitamin D foods Introduction : Vitamin D is a very important nutrient that benefits our bodies in many ways, including keeping our bones strong, our immune system healthy, and our mood pleasant. In more depth, vitamin D plays the following roles, Strong Bones : Vitamin D helps your body use calcium and phosphorus to build and keep your bones strong. If you don't get enough, especially when you're growing up, it can make your bones soft and weak. Fight Off Sickness : Vitamin D also helps your body's defense system, called the immune system, work better. It helps create white blood cells that fight infections like the common cold and the flu. So, if you don't have enough vitamin D, you might get sick more often.   Happiness and Stress : There's a connection between vitamin D and how you feel. When your vitamin D levels are low, you might feel sadder or more anxious. It's like sunshine for your mood. Growing and Staying Healthy : Vitamin D is important for your cel...

Diabetes in pregnancy/ gestational diabetes in pregnancy   What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops in pregnant women who have never had the disease previously. It typically manifests toward the middle or end of pregnancy and frequently becomes better after giving birth. However, some pregnant women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Diabetes in pregnancy or gestational diabetes affects 1%–2% of pregnancies in the United States annually . Causes: When your body has problems using sugar for energy while you're pregnant, you develop gestational diabetes. You didn't do anything wrong; it may just happen. It's unclear why it occurs, however a few factors could be to fault: Family history: Your risk of developing gestational diabetes may increase if your family has a history of diabetes. Weight: Your risk of developing gestational diabetes is increased if you were overw...