Tag: Diabetes

Belly fat linked to vitamin D deficiency

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By Tim Newman A new study reveals that individuals with higher levels of belly fat and larger waistlines are more likely to have lower vitamin D levels. Currently, in medical circles, vitamin D is the talk of the town. Produced in our skin on contact with sunlight, it plays a myriad of roles in the human body. In the past few months, Medical News Today have covered a wealth of research into the group of fat-soluble secosteroids more commonly known as vitamin D. For instance, recent studies have found that vitamin D might protect against heart failure, diabetes, and cancer,…

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Vitamin D could help treat diabetes: study

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Studies have suggested a correlation between high vitamin D concentrations in the blood and a lower risk of diabetes Vitamin D can help treat damaged beta cells in pancreas that produce, store and release the hormone insulin, paving they way for a new approach to treat diabetes, scientists say. When beta cells become dysfunctional, the body can not make insulin to control blood sugar and levels of glucose can rise to dangerous levels. Researchers from Salk Institute in the US accomplished their goal by using an unexpected source: vitamin D. Vitamin D…

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Microwaving Your Food In Plastic Containers? It May Increase Risk of Diabetes, Obesity and Infertility

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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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World Bicycle Day, this is why cycling is the best exercise you need to lose weight

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On World Bicycle Day (June 3), take a look at the benefits of cycling. It’s one of the best forms of exercise if you want to lose the extra kilos. By: Manali Shah If the monotony of a gym routine bores you, or you hate being cooped up indoors, cycling is the best exercise for you. You can connect to nature and let go of some stress, while getting fitter in the process. And oh, cycling to places instead of driving does wonders for the environment. So it’s pretty much a win-win. But…

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Want to lose weight? Make sure you eat your full breakfast

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The study presented at the Experimental Biology annual meeting in San Diego, California, found out that obesity rate was 25 percent higher among those who skipped breakfast compared to those who ate it regularly. By : Bihu Ray              Representational ImageCreative Commons Breakfast is the most important meal of the day Skipping it might lead to weight gain and even obesity The obesity rate is 25 percent higher among those who skipped breakfast, says a study In a bid to lose weight, we often end up…

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Is your period irregular? This lifestyle disease could be to blame

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A new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, which can put them at risk of fatty liver disease, fertility problems and endometrial cancer. Here’s why. By: Soma Das Infrequent periods can be associated with heavy and painful periods.(Shutterstock) Menstrual irregularities can be caused by a host of different factors, be it pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, disease, trauma or certain medications. Now, a new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities. Previous studies…

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Select right vegetable Juices for your DISEASES

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Following vegetables gives instant benefits than any other vegetables in the market. Let us see each vegetables speciality individually. Ash gourd (राख लौकी, पेठा फल/सफ़ेद कोहड़ू) : Regular use of green and red chillies in food causes various gastro intestinal troubles. Prolonged gastric ulcer may result in cancer. Even then the cancer ulcers can be easily healed by taking 200 gm of raw Ash Gourd Vegetable three times a day. Ash Gourd is a natural Gastroenterologist Brinjal (बैंगन) : Our body is of 75% water which is easily infected by present…

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World Laughter Day 2018: Date, History, Celebrations & Benefits of Laughter Yoga

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‘Always laugh when you can. It is a cheap medicine.’ – Lord Byron. Laughter is the best medicine and we all have heard it. It might not be able to solve a difficult situation but laughing over a matter will surely bring some relief and will dissolve the stress. If you are among people who do not laugh often, then today is your day. First Sunday in the month of May is celebrated as the World Laughter Day. This year the World Laughter Day is being celebrated on May 6,…

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जरूर खाए कच्चा प्याज (Raw Onion), होंगे ये बड़े फायदे

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जरूर खाए कच्चा प्याज, होंगे ये बड़े फायदे – भोजन के साथ सलाद के रूप में खाया जाने वाला कच्चा प्याज हमारे स्वास्थ्य के लिए बहुत अच्छा होता है। सैंडविच, सलाद या फिर चाट, प्याज सभी के स्वाद को दोगुना कर देता है। यदि आपको डर है कि प्याज खाने से दुर्गंध आएगी तो खाने के बाद माउथ फ्रेशनर खाइए या ब्रश कर लीजिए, लेकिन प्याज जरूर खाइए। आहार विशेषज्ञों की मानें तो यह यौन दुर्बलता को दूर करने में भी बहुत उपयोगी है। यौन शक्ति के संवर्धन एवं संरक्षण के…

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Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study

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Those suffering from urinary or respiratory tract infections may face nearly double the risk of heart attacks and strokes than obesity, researchers have warned. The study — led by a researcher of Indian origin — found that if the frequency of these common infections causing hospitalisation continues for a longer period it may even lead to death.  Patients diagnosed with any one of these common infections were three times more likely to die than those without prior infection after developing heart disease, and almost twice as likely to die if they had a stroke. “Our figures suggest that those who are admitted to hospital with…

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