To raise awareness about suicide prevention, September 10 is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day. A number of people lose their life to suicide every year. Surprisingly, this number is higher than the deaths caused by war and homicide combined. While there are a number of reasons due to which one commits suicide, no reason is ever good enough to lose your life for it. One of the greatest reasons for committing suicide is the turmoil in the life and the situation around it. However, suicide is not the wisest…
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Regularly consuming ‘ultraprocessed’ foods increases risk of early death: Study
While we all love nibbling away at our pizzas, chips or french fries, a new study, conducted in France, now finds that we face a 14 per cent higher risk of early death with each 10 per cent increase in the amount of ultraprocessed food we eat. The authors of the study wrote in the journal JAMA Internal medicine that ultraprocessed foods are manufactured industrially from multiple ingredients that usually include additives used for technological and/or cosmetic purposes, reported CNN. They added, “Ultraprocessed foods are mostly consumed in the form…
Read MoreStop Kids from Using Excess Toothpaste as it Leads to Tooth Decay
By: Abha Toppo If your child is in a habit of using excess toothpaste then you need to stop him or her. According to a recent study, young children who use toothpaste more than required are at an increased risk of ‘dental fluorosis’ when they grow older. Fluorosis is basically a condition that affects your teeth caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life. It must be noted that fluoride is a mineral, which is found in water and soil. More than 70 years ago, researchers…
Read MoreAre You Taking Protein Supplements For Bodybuilding? Here’s What It Is Damaging
L-norvaline is an ingredient widely used in bodybuilding supplements and is promoted as a compound that can boost workouts and aid recovery. New study says that this amino acid can make cells unhealthy and eventually kill them. Know more here. The protein supplement might be harming your body more than you know. According to a recent study people taking the protein supplement L-norvaline should be aware of its potential for harm. L-norvaline is an ingredient widely used in bodybuilding supplements and is promoted as a compound that can boost workouts…
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day 2019: What Foods And Drinks Are Most Likely To Cause Cancer?
World Cancer Day 2019: The estimated number of deaths due to cancer in 2018 was 9.5 million, which amounts to a whopping 26,000 deaths a day. This number is expected to increase as environmental stresses increase, air quality worsens, lifestyles and eating habits too! World Cancer Day is an international day, marked on 4th February to increase awareness of cancer, and to encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2019 is – ‘I am and I will‘. The estimated number of deaths due to cancer…
Read MoreAvoid Preconceptions
by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Children, we perceive some people as “good.” We brand others “worthless.” After a while, we change our mind. Those we called “good” before, we now call “bad,” and vice-versa. Thus, our opinions and perspectives are in a constant state of fluctuation. Why? The main reason is our lack of proper knowledge. It has become our habit to view everything through our preconceived notions. When we view something through the lens of our preconceived notions, we will be unable to correctly understand it. We should be able…
Read MoreSuffering From Cold And Sore Throat? Avoid These Spices, Foods And Drinks!
Winter is here and that means it’s the season of viral fever and sore throat, as much as it is a season of snuggling next to space heaters with large mugs of hot cocoa. All of us, at some point or the other have faced the bane of a scratchy, aching throat, which restricts our ability to eat, drink and even talk. Sore throat is a condition that lasts for just two or three days and is treatable with simple home remedies and medication. There are numerous home remedies for…
Read MoreDiet tip, avoid these 5 foods in your 30s for weight loss and good health
Weight loss diet: Don’t struggle in your 30s to lose weight. Just avoid these 5 foods for better weight loss results, good health and glowing skin. Once you are in your 30s, you will notice that weight loss becomes a tad more difficult, and everything you eat goes straight to your waist. It becomes difficult to stay healthy and fit and your body is hinting that the carefree attitude of your 20s may not work any longer. But take heart, eliminating some foods in your diet could do the trick and help you achieve…
Read MoreDo drugs and pills, really make us Healthy?
Break Free from the Vicious Cycle of Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medicines Nausea, dizziness, anxiety, muscle pain, hair loss, insomnia, fluid retention, weight gain, liver damage – these are just a few of the side effects of some of the most common prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. The Never-ending Cycle of Prescription Drugs Let’s face it. We all want to take a “magic pill” that instantly vanquishes all our health problems. But, the truth is any pill or medication that you take, doesn’t work in a vacuum. It isn’t intended…
Read MoreMicrowaving Your Food In Plastic Containers? It May Increase Risk of Diabetes, Obesity and Infertility
Have you been microwaving your food in plastic containers, here’s why you should rethink. According to scientists, doing so may up your risk of infertility, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and even cancer. Have you been microwaving your food in plastic containers, here’s why you should rethink. According to scientists, doing so could up your risk of infertility, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and even cancer. The scientists also say that heating plastic containers in the microwave releases 95 percent of all chemicals. A lot has been said about cooking…
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