Dining Out Increases Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

by Apurva Nagare Dining out increases exposure to harmful chemicals so you should think about cooking at home instead. Eating out may not just increase individual’s levels of sugar and fat but also teenagers who eat at restaurants may be exposed to potentially toxic chemicals such as phthalates that disrupt hormone balance and cause fertility problems, according to a study. They also have a negative impact on birth defects in young boys, behavioral problems and obesity. Phthalates are a group of chemicals which can be found in products like hair spray, shampoo, and perfume. They…

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Sugar Overload May Cause Weight Gain and Other Problems: 5 Ways To Cut Down On Sugar

Excessive consumption of sugar, can put your health at major risk. The zero nutrient value of sugar does not help your body and instead leads to weight gain and other ailments in the body Let’s admit it, one cupcake or an ice cream a day can put a bevy of our daily woes at bay. And, it is totally okay to indulge yourself with these sugary treats once in a while. It is only when you overdo it, that the problem arise.An overload of sugar, sits in the system as…

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Dear women, are you over 40? Get these seven medical tests done for a healthy life

Right from pelvic examination and pap smear to complete breast examination, here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years After reaching the age of 40, it is always advisable to go for a complete pelvic examination, Pap smear and Tests for HPV.(Shutterstock) Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems: decrease in bone density, hormonal changes, stress, depression, among others. “Being proactive towards your health can prevent several problems. Go for regular health checkups, stay…

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DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF SLEEP

Sleep Well, Heal Well Staying up late at night, fiddling with your phone, while scrolling through pages of your newsfeed? Does that sound like your daily night-time ritual? Are you a night owl who loves partying up till the wee hours of the night? You aren’t just robbing your body of rest. In fact, you’re hindering its ability to heal, repair and rejuvenate? Yes, sleep means much more to your body than just rest. Sleep isn’t like Parking your Car in the Garage for the Night For years, scientists and…

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FREE YOUR THYROID GLAND FROM PILLS

Getting to know the Butterfly in your Neck According to WHO, Depression is the leading illness in the world and is one of the major reasons for suicides globally. The story in India is no different. Even as hyperthyroidism grows exponentially, with more than 200 million people suffering from the disease worldwide, what’s shocking is that more than 50% of individuals, who have the disease, remain undiagnosed. A recent survey conducted by the Indian Thyroid Society states that 1 in 10 adults in India suffer from hyperthyroidism, while awareness and…

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7 symptoms that indicate your body lacks calcium & Must eat calcium rich vegetables

Calcium deficiency is slowly becoming a pandemic due to poor nutritional choices. Find out whether you too are suffering from it. By: Shraddha Rupavate   Do you think drinking a glass of milk is enough to get your daily dose of calcium? But in reality, it is not. Although calcium plays a key role in the maintenance of strong and healthy bones, it also helps in blood clotting, early developmental growth and muscle contraction and relaxation. This mineral can be easily obtained from natural food sources like leafy vegetables, yogurt, nuts and…

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Diet hacks: Cheat to lose weight

By: KYATI RUPANI A cheat meal is also a very good reward or incentive that makes sure the other meals are healthy and as per the prescribed diet. A recent study has revealed that cheat days during diets may help you lose more weight. Here are the reasons why this is so. There is no dearth of diets that promise instant results. But they come with a lot of restrictions and are generally short-lived. It is practically impossible to be on a diet for a long time because it results in…

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World Breastfeeding week: More women are breastfeeding in India than before

More mothers in India are now breastfeeding their babies, especially within the recommended one hour of birth, than a decade ago, government data shows. If compared globally the percentage may seem low, but there has been a significant improvement in breastfeeding practices among both rural and urban Indian women. According to the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 that was released last year, 41.6% children under 3 years of age were breastfed within one hour of birth in 2015-16 as compared to 23.4% in 2005-06. Close to 55% of country’s children are exclusively breastfed,…

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MYTHS ABOUT DEPRESSION THAT ARE NOT TRUE

Depression is a mood disorder that drains you off hope, motivation and energy and keeps you in a consistent feeling of sadness. Clinically, there may be a wide range of causes for depression ranging from disturbed sleep, hormones, inheritance, brain chemistry or biological differences. ? Depression is much more common than we think and most of us will have some form of depressive illness  at least once in our lifetime. Here Are Some Myths About Depression That Are Totally Baseless: Ⓜ MYTH : DEPRESSION IS NOT AN ILLNESS, BUT A STATE…

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Ladies, do you suffer from PCOS? You might also be at risk of a fatty liver

A team of scientists has discovered an enzyme that increases male hormones and metabolic complications in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). A team of scientists has discovered an enzyme that increases male hormones and metabolic complications – Type-2 diabetes and fatty liver disease – in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The researchers found an enzyme, AKR1C3—that activates male hormone in the fat tissue of women with PCOS—has been identified, which could rise the risk of metabolic health complications, including Type-2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. According to researchers…

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