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World Hepatitis Day: 6 Tips For A Healthy Liver
Every year, July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitis that causes liver inflammation and damage
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Here are some important lifestyle tips for you to prevent liver diseases
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Maintain a healthy diet
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Maintaining a healthy diet is very important to prevent liver diseases such as jaundice, hepatitis and fatty liver. Therefore, make sure to include healthy fruits, vegetables and nuts in your diet
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Avoid processed and junk food
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Eating processed and junk food can make your liver fatty and increase your cholesterol levels. These foods contain saturated fats that are difficult to digest
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Exercise regularly
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Regular exercise can help prevent several diseases including hepatitis. It aids digestion, helps maintain fitness and promotes weight loss
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Maintain healthy body weight
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Obesity can be a major cause of developing fatty liver disease. Therefore, it is important to maintain an optimum body mass index (BMI) to avoid diseases
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Get vaccinated
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Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B to prevent liver diseases. Vaccination helps boost your immunity and fight against the viral hepatitis
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Avoid alcohol consumption
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Consumption of alcohol is one of the major causes of liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis and liver failure. It is essential to limit alcohol intake to prevent inflammation and liver damage
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