Don’t Let Air Pollution Affect Your Health. Here’s 5 Natural Ways to Boost Immunity!

Pollution is not just an issue for India and China, but the entire world is desperately trying to find a solution for the rising levels of pollutants. In the urban cities, especially, the quality of air is dipping fast. Recently, Delhi was in the news due to its extremely poor air quality. Schools, colleges, universities and workplaces had to be shut down, people avoided having to step out of their homes and there was fog everywhere. Well, if you cannot do anything about the pollution outside, you can at least…

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If you’re trying to lose weight, pay attention to the speed at which you eat food

Are you wondering why your waistline is expanding? Don’t watch what you eat; watch how you eat. New research links faster eating speed with more weight gain, higher blood glucose and larger waistline. If you’re always the last person on a table to finish their food, take heart. People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest…

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People who skip breakfast more likely to develop hardening of arteries: study

A greater percentage of energy consumed earlier in the day may favour cardiovascular health.  In addition to having the greatest risk of atherosclerosis, people who skipped breakfast also had the greatest waist circumference (Photo: AFP) People who skip breakfast may be more likely to develop atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, than individuals who start each day with a hearty meal, a new study suggests. Even after researchers accounted for diet and other risk factors for heart disease, people who routinely skipped breakfast were significantly more likely to develop atherosclerosis…

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World Stroke Day: Effects and causes

World Stroke Day is observed on the October 29, each year. Stroke, the most commonly heard reason of mortality in India after road accidents, is a condition where the brain does not receive enough oxygen or nutrients, causing brain cells to die.  Researches show that India will report almost 1.6 million cases of stroke annually by 2020 out of which one third would be disabled. A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, occurs when part of the brain loses its blood supply and stops working. This causes the part of the…

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Natural Treatments for Hearing Loss

By Dr. Mao Shing Ni AN UNFORTUNATE FACT: THE AVERAGE PERSON starts losing hearing in his or her twenties.   The loss is so gradual that most people don’t notice until it affects their lives. Even when they need to use the highest volume on the television, some people don’t recognize or admit that they have a hearing problem. The gradual deterioration of hearing is primarily a result of the environmental, lifestyle, and dietary choices we make during our youth. The popularity of digital audio players is certainly adding to the problem of…

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No Time to Hit the Gym? Try 30 Minutes of Walking or 2 Hours of Daily Chores to Stay Active

One in 12 deaths can be prevented with 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week, says a study. We have heard it several times before, and experts always remind us that to lead a healthy and fit life, one must engage in physical activities. Now, we don’t really mean spending hours in the gym or taking part in extreme sports. You will be surprised to learn that spending even 30 minutes walking daily can help you a great deal. According to a study published in The Lancet, one…

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Here’s why a healthy lifestyle is a must in times of uncertainty; and how to maintain one

Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity, muscle size and cardiovascular fitness. it also helps you sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about yourself and your life.  By Sandhya Pandey “Tough times never last. Tough people do,” said author and motivational speaker Robert H Schuller. And to be that “tough person” with a tough body and mind, you most certainly need good nutrition. In modern society, with the fastpaced changes, nothing seems safe and secure and among other things, definitely not our jobs.…

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Are You Sleeping More On Weekends? If So, Watch Out For Heart Disease

Each hour of social jet lag is associated with an 11-per cent increase in the likelihood of heart disease We have bad news for you – if you’re someone who waits for the weekend to catch up on all your sleep, you may want to change this habit. Going to bed late and waking up late on weekends may lead to social jet lag which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, poorer health and worse mood. According to researchers from the University of Arizona, social jet lag…

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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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Eat grapes twice a day to keep Alzheimer’s at bay

A study finds that consuming grapes twice a day for six months can help in protecting the brain against early decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The results showed that a grape-enriched diet protected against the decline of metabolic activity that correlated to improvements in cognition and working memory performance. Those consuming a grape-enriched diet exhibited increased metabolism in other areas of the brain too. The research, conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles, was published in Experimental Gerontology. “The study examines the impact of grapes as a whole fruit…

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