4 Ways French Fries and Other Fast Foods Can Destroy Your Health

Regular consumption of fried potatoes (commonly enjoyed as French fries) has been linked to an increased risk of death. Junk foods are called ‘junk’ for a reason. They are basically food items that contain no nutrition and become a source of empty calories that may lead to unnecessary weight gain which increases the risk of other lifestyle diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, heart problems and diabetes. It may be comforting to indulge in cheesy, fatty or sugary foods, once in a while, but given the surge of fast food chains…

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High-Fiber Diet: Whole Grains, Fruits and Veggies May Prevent Diabetes Risk

 If you are looking for ways to live healthy then the best way to start is to adopt a balanced diet. The hectic lives we lead today, we fail to pay attention to our nutritional requirements. Our meals usually include one or two food groups, which is not enough for the proper functioning of the body. Fiber also plays a very important role, which also helps in digestion. According to a study done by Monash University in Australia, a diet rich in high-fiber foods encourage the production of short-chain fatty…

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Smartphones and TV Watching Can Put Kids at Diabetes Risk

Almost every child of this generation is guilty for spending too much time in front of screens such as TV, mobiles, tablets, etc. We are glued to the screens so often that it has ceased to be just another technology but one of the most significant elements in our lives. While we are all aware of its repercussions on our eyes and brain, our dependence is such that we cannot live without them. And our children are only taking after us. Endless apps, TV series, films, social media activities are…

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Meet Class 10 student who developed a device to predict ‘silent’ heart attacks

Akash Manoj, a class X student from Tamil Nadu, has developed a device to predict silent heart attacks and could potentially save the lives of thousands of people in India every year. by – Anonna Dutt Akash Manoj with the prototype of his non-invasive self diagnosis of ‘silent heart attack’ during the Innovation Exhibition at the Rahtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI) Akash Manoj has been reading medical literature for fun since he was in the 8th standard. It comes as a little surprise then that this Class 10…

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More reasons to avoid butter: Just 12 grams may double your risk of type 2 diabetes

Daily intake of just 12 grams of butter, which is rich in saturated fatty acids and trans fats, may double your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study has warned. Researchers, including Marta Guasch-Ferre from Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health in the US, evaluated the associations between total and subtypes of fat intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes. In addition, they evaluated the relationship between food sources rich in saturated fatty acids and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. The findings showed that…

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‘Almonds may boost cardiovascular health in diabetic Indians’

Including almonds in the diet may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in Indians with type 2 diabetes and improve their general health, a first-of-its-kind study claims. Almond consumption as part of a healthy diet may help improve glycemic and cardiovascular measures and lead to better health in type 2 diabetes patients, researchers said. “India is known as the diabetes capital of the world, with incidence of type 2 diabetes currently reaching epidemic proportions,” researchers wrote in the study published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. Once…

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World Diabetes Day: Experts concerned over obesity & heart diseases among children

MUMBAI: Obesity, which is a serious public health concern, has become a major cause for increase in juvenile diabetes and even heart diseases among children, said experts ahead of the World Diabetes Day which will be observed tomorrow. Children diagnosed with diabetes are also at higher risk of contracting chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bone or joint problems and sleep apnea, well-known bariatric surgeon from Bengaluru M G Bhat said. In addition to biological or genetic factor, children are becoming overweight due to modern life-style, excess…

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On World Heart Day, here are the 7 deadly S sins you need to pay attention to; smoking, sugar and more

By- Nikita Bhalla Keeping your heart healthy and happy is something you can totally manage. All you need to do is make sure you are aware about these seven commandments and keep a close tab on them. Heart disease is the number one killer in India and claims about 7 million deaths per year, nationwide. By the year 2020, heart diseases are projected to become even more prominent as the population ages steadily. More recently, it has emerged from statistics that even younger generation or young-adults are becoming increasingly prone…

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Plant-Based Diet May Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Boston:  Consuming high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes may substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers including one of Indian-origin have claimed. “This study highlights that even moderate dietary changes in the direction of a healthful plant-based diet can play a significant role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes,” said Ambika Satija from Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health in the US. “These findings provide further evidence to support current dietary recommendations for chronic disease prevention,” she said. While…

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