Blood

It is a constantly circulating fluid within the body that provides nutrition, oxygen to all the organs of the body. It is composed of various types of cells and proteins that are suspended in it. This makes blood thicker than pure water. It is composed of mainly three types of cells – red blood cells (transportation of oxygen), white blood cells (fight infections) and platelets (help blood clot). Every human has about five liters of blood within his/her body which is constantly replenished over a period of time. Another main constituent of blood is plasma which makes up about half the volume of blood. It contains a protein that helps in clotting blood and transporting nutrients amongst other functions. Blood is transported through the body via blood vessels such as arteries, veins and capillaries.

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Manage Hypertension: 30-minutes stretching may help lower high blood pressure

Blood glucose level should be considered as ‘fifth vital sign’ during hospitalization: Indian docs

Commonly used blood pressure medications safe for COVID-19 patients

Hypoglycemia: What happens when your blood glucose level drops suddenly?

Fluctuating blood pressure is dangerous: Know the causes, complications and prevention

5 diabetes-friendly snacks to curb hunger without sending your blood sugar soaring

Rajinikanth being treated for severe hypertension: Check your blood pressure regularly

Difference in blood pressure between arms linked to greater early death risk

Diabetes: Keep blood sugar in control to fight Covid-19

Hypertension: Regulate blood pressure with these 5 yoga poses

Hypertension may speed cognitive decline at any age; Here’s how you can control high blood pressure

Diabetes: Handful of these nuts can help you manage blood sugar levels

If you have diabetes, drink bitter gourd or karela juice daily in the morning

Got a blood blister? 5 effective home remedies to get rid of the ugly looking bump

An amla a day can keep blood sugar levels under control: How to add it to your diet

Coronavirus: Diabetes in patients post Covid-19 recovery

Sugar Crash: Low blood sugar can even affect those without diabetes; Here's how to prevent it

Blood-sugar drug metformin can cut Covid-19 death risk: Is it true? Let’s find out

Diabetes: Can fenugreek help manage blood sugar levels? Let's find out

Hypertension: Not just weight loss, chia seeds can control high blood pressure too, here's how

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