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Your Heart- Keep it healthy – By Dr Harold Gunatillake A fetus goes through many stages of development. One of the milestones is when the heart begins to beat. Cardiac tissue starts to pulse at around 5–6 weeks of pregnancy, registering as a heartbeat on the ultrasound, though the heart has not developed yet. Your heart beats about 100,000 times daily and about 35 million times yearly. The human spirit will win more than 2.5 billion times annually. It is a beautiful pump prepared to work for you efficiently, but unfortunately, certain lifestyles seem to cause damage and lead to early dysfunction. Today, a discussion is how we can look after the health of your heart to work for you efficiently for a lifetime. Rhythmic movements of the heart depend on the oxygen and other nutrients fed through the coronary arteries. It would be best to keep their patent as ...

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Health & Views December 2nd issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. ...

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Sri Lanka News-updates, as on 7th Dec 2022. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a glorious past, lovely tea and warm smiles could sum up a country, that would be Sri Lanka. Why does Sri Lanka attract tourists? Travel destinations in Sri Lanka provide an array of holiday experiences, from sun-kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching, adrenaline-pumping adventure sports and pilgrimage to some of the oldest cities in the world, and lastly, the street foods in Colombo. What attracts the tourists there? Tourists’ expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping, etc. These features attract people to the destination and contribute to the overall experience of the trip in Sri Lanka. Traditional Sri Lankan food is Spicy! If you ...

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Super Agers-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Some people stay sharp as a tack even as they enter their “golden years”, — but are they just lucky, or do they know something others don’t? Sadly, only a select few are destined for super-ager status: most of us slow down in our twilight years. So, what makes a super-ager? Is it genes, diet, lifestyle- or some magic combination of all three? “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” Research suggests that moving out of your comfort zone is the key to staying mentally and physically young. Why are some people living healthier and longer? Maybe it is the lifestyle. Notably, 50% are overweight and obese: 30% of the women were smoking, and 60% of the men were smoking. There are diverse answers when you ask them why you think you live so long. I ...

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Sri Lanka for tomorrow – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka’s Advocate Institute Wins 2022 Templeton Freedom Award Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns 60 per cent of the US $ 1 billion Indian credit line exhausted Sri Lanka targets one million Chinese tourists Indeed, I wouldn’t say I like to recreate a beggar nation – President Sri Lankan entity winning the Templeton award. At last week’s Atlas Network Freedom Dinner in New York City, Dhananath Fernando ධනා accepted the 2022 Templeton Freedom Award on behalf of Sri Lanka’s Advocate. The $100,000 grand prize will accelerate Advocata’s impactful efforts to guide the island nation through a tragic economic crisis, threatening the lives, livelihoods, and human dignity of millions of Sri Lankans. Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns President Ranil Wickremesinghe said recently that he would not allow another Aragalaya and would use security forces to prevent such a ...

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Health & Views November 2nd issue – Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. Also ...

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Sri Lanka’s situation – By Dr Harold Gunatillake A proposal from the budget on cannabis The budget has proposed to look into the possibility of producing the ‘Triloka Wijayapathra’ (hemp) crop for export only. Finance Minister and President Ranil Wickramasinghe said that while presenting the budget speech to the Parliament, it is proposed to appoint a committee for that purpose through the 2023 budget. Meanwhile, a tax of Rs. 2 for cannabis has also been proposed in the budget presented today. Diana was pleased with the budget proposal to promote growing Cannabis State Minister Diana Gamage today said she was happy about the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to grow Cannabis in Sri Lanka. “I am thrilled that the President has realised the value of this medicinal herb. It is an industry which can provide many employment opportunities. This is why I promoted it. I am hoping to bring ...

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Sri Lanka participated in COP. 27 & current news. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com SL successfully concludes the second round of talks with creditors: President Ranil Wickremasinghe meets UN Secretary-General President Ranil delivered a direct speech at the sessions. COP27: Sri Lanka proposes the world’s first International Climate Change University ‘Democracy Gold Award’ was awarded to Mr R. Sambandhan Former opposition leader and Member of Parliament Mr R Sambandhan received the ‘Democracy Gold Award’, given only once in a lifetime to a senior political figure who dedicates himself to securing democracy. Thieves broke into the official residence of the Thai ambassador Looming food shortage and farmers’ woes Sri Lankan people in need of emergency aid has doubled – UN COLOMBO (News 1st) – State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said Sri Lanka’s second round of discussions with creditors concluded successfully. The State Minister added that Sri Lanka has ...

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Health & Views November 1st issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. ...

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