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A Slimmer Breakfast for You
Experts at the University of Nottingham suggest that the low GI(Glycemic Index)breakfast with apple juice helps the body break down fat better than a high Glycaemic Index start to the day of sugary cereal and white toast, reports The Daily Express .
Scientists discovered that the type of food you eat before exercise can directly impact on your health.
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Sore Eyes – A Deeper Look
1. What is sore eyes?
” Sore eyes” is a common term for an inflammation of the thin covering of the eyeball and the inner eyelid brought about by a viral infection which may be highly contagious.
2. How does sore eyes spread?
Sore eyes can spread by contact of contaminated hands with the eyes (hand to eye contact ) or through touching of eyes with hands which got into contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. It can also spread through droplets from a person with sore eyes who also has a runny nose or cough.
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High exposure to mobile phones risky: Study
NEW DELHI: Do mobile phones pose any health hazard? There have been a number of scientific studies over the past two decades with conflicting results, but a majority of them claim there is hardly any evidence to suggest that the gadget is unsafe.
These studies were reviewed by scientific committees to assess overall risks but, till date no adverse health effects have been established for mobile phone use.
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Work stress raises women’s heart disease risk
High pressure jobs like nursing can increase young women’s risk of heart disease and younger women appear to be more vulnerable, scientists said.
It is already known that having stressful or demanding jobs can lead to higher heart risks but previous research has largely focused on men. In this study, researchers from Denmark assessed the impact of work pressure and degree of personal influence in the workplace on the heart health of more than 12,000 nurses. The nurses were all aged between 45 and 64 in 1993, when they were questioned about daily work pressures and about how much they felt they had control over their work.
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Blood group diets – a new way to fitness
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) After hitting the gym, doing yoga and jogging, people are now trying blood group-based diets as experts say the secret to a fit body may be hidden in the blood type.
These diets are popular in the West and they are finding a foothold in India where some fitness experts are recommending them.
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Short sleep ups risk of premature death
London, May 5 (IANS) People who sleep for less than six hours each night were 12 percent more likely to die prematurely than those who get the recommended six to eight hours.
The study by the University of Warwick and Federico II University Medical School, Italy, provides evidence of the direct link between short duration of sleep and an increased chance of dying prematurely.
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Good Eye Care Habits
Encourage outdoor play
It is now known that spending time daily on outdoor activities may help to protect your child’s eyes against the development and progression of myopia. Outdoor activity also helps to improve the overall health of your child.
Here are some suggestions for outdoor activities:
* Bring your child to the playground. A regular trip to the playground does not just ensure that your child do some physical activity, but also helps promote social skills as he learns to play with other children.
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Helpful Tips on Eye Care
With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits.
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10 Tips To Healthy Eating
1. Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels as handy references.
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Health Tips
Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States. The risk of heart disease increases with age.
There is a greater risk of heart disease for a man over age 45 or a woman over age 55. And, there is greater risk if an individual has a close family member who had heart disease at an early age.
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Summer Beauty Tips
Summer Hair Care
*If you spend lots of time outdoors and want to spice up your look naturally, try combing a little lemon juice through your hair. The sun will lighten those strands faster than your locks sans lemon, giving you an attractive sun-streaked look. It’s also easier on your budget than salon highlights.
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Nutritious and Healthy food
Healthy and nutritious food is very important for maintaining a good health. Healthy food involves, regular and timely food, juices, nuts, snacks and much more. A balanced diet, good food habits are essential for a healthy life.
In the normal course of life, we forget to take necessary nutrition that is required for our body and hence we tend to get into many life style diseases. It is very essential for a person to know and understand the benefits of nature’s creation like fruits, vegetables, nuts,etc.
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Health Tip for Summer
Try out juices of grapes, watermelon, banana, jack fruit, lemon and pineapple during summer. Consumption of fruits and juices reduces body heat and benefits in controlling body temperature.
SUMMER is one of the six seasons of the year. Every two months will make a season or Ritu. Summer is in between the 16th May to 15th July. The strength of the body will be lost during this period. People feel tired and exhausted during the season due to extensive heat rays of the sun, the watery portion (or Kapha) of the body of people, animals, plants, foods and the entire environment will become dry and the vata will become more in the body and the atmosphere. The skin will become dry and may precipitate skin diseases as eczema..
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Too Much Insulin Is Bad For Your Heart, Say Researchers
A ne study has disclosed that making use of to handle diabetes could be injurious if the patient is suffering from chronic high blood pressure.
Insulin is a hormone, which manages the glucose levels, a key source of energy, in the human blood through its effects on the liver, muscle, and adipose cells.
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How to take care of your hair during Summer
Shampooing your hair everyday deprives the hair of its natural moisture. So, try not to shampoo your hair daily.
Try using moisturizing shampoo during summer, rather than the normal shampoo that you use during other times, as they are much gentle on your hair.
Instead of shampooing your hair frequently try some powder treatment on your hair. Sprinkle some baby powder on your hair and simply comb it.
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Inflaming the dangers of a fat-laden meal
In the heavyweight division, immune cells embedded in fat pack some extra disease-causing punches, a new study shows.
Those punches involve potentially dangerous proteins linked to inflammation, heart disease and diabetes. Something in the adipose tissue, or fat, of overweight people primes immune cells called macrophages nestled within the tissue to release the proteins when the cells sense high levels of fat in the bloodstream, researchers report in the Feb. 24 Science Translational Medicine. The discovery may lead to treatments that could block disease formation in overweight or obese people.
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Brain at the breaking point
SAN DIEGO — Rigid pathways in brain cell connections buckle and break when stretched, scientists report, a finding that could aid in the understanding of exactly what happens when traumatic brain injuries occur.
Up to 20 percent of combat soldiers and an estimated 1.4 million U.S. civilians sustain traumatic brain injuries each year. But the mechanics behind these injuries have remained mysterious.
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Foods to boost your memory
New Delhi, Feb. 22 — Today, with all the emphasis on academic excellence, children are feeling the pressure to do well in their exams.
This is when the brain is taxed to cram maximum information in the shortest time. The supply of nutrients is of utmost importance for the student to perform well.
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Air Quality Standard For Nitrogen Dioxide by EPA
Washington, DC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a new national air quality standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). This new one-hour standard will protect millions of Americans from peak short-term exposures, which primarily occur near major roads. Short-term exposures to NO2 have been linked to impaired lung function and increased respiratory infections, especially in people with asthma.
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Cigarettes might be infectious
The tobacco in cigarettes hosts a bacterial bonanza — literally hundreds of different germs, including those responsible for many human illnesses, a new study finds.
“Nearly every paper that you pick up discussing the health effects of cigarettes starts out with something to the effect that smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke experience high rates of respiratory infections,” notes Amy Sapkota of the University of Maryland, College Park. The presumption has been that smoking renders people vulnerable to disease by impairing lung function or immunity. And it may well do both.
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