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7 Foods Best for Brain
Written by Aarav on January 16, 2012 under Health | 2 comments
Brain is the most important part of human body and it works for almost every second of the day. Our Brain works so much so, it needs rest sometimes and also need some foods that enhance its functioning.
Here are some foods that are best for the Brain, increase its concentration:
1. Sugar
Sugar is the fuel food for Brain. Glucose is absorbed from the Sugar and Carbohydrates, we intake. 1 glass of any sweet drink can enhance our memory, mental activities and thinking abilities. Try to eat Sugar but too much Sugar can also damage your memory.
4 Factors that Triggers Strokes in Young Men
Written by Angha on September 29, 2011 under Health | 0 comments
Stroke
The function of Brain Cells requires a stable delivery of Oxygen and the Glucose from the Blood. A Stroke occurs when the Blood supply to the different parts of Brain is blocked and it causes the Cells of Brain to die. Blood flow can be affected by different mechanisms.
Stroke is known as “Brain Attack”. It is an important form of Cerebrovascular Disease.
Stroke can cause the loss of speech, movement, eye sight. Cease of functioning of Leg, Arm etc. it depend on the part of the Brain that is affected due to Stroke.
Eat Less and Live Longer
Written by Alina on September 26, 2011 under Health | 0 comments
A new study suggests that if people decrease their Calorie intake, they can significantly prolong their lives.
On Friday, May 13, 2011. A study finds that people who decrease their Caloric intake by 25% or more, they may live longer than the people who do not.
The researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that decreased Calories lower the body temperature. Provides that temperature to the body on which the functions of the body can efficiently operate. This technique can prolong life.
The recent study published in the Aging Journal 24 people in their mid 50’s who were on the Calorie restriction for 6 months. The researchers compared them with the other 24 people with higher Calorie intake.
These people were divided in to 2 groups. The core body temperature of both the groups was measured and it was found that the people on the Calorie restriction had lower average core body temperature then the other group.
Drinking Coffee can reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Written by Aarav on September 22, 2011 under Health, Women's Health | 1 comment
A research published on May 10, 2011 suggests that women who have Breast Cancer should try to drink more than 5 cups of Coffee a day; it helps to reduce the chances of Breast Cancer.
The researcher Jingmei Li, PhD of Karolinska Institute in Stockholm produced conflicting results about the use of Coffee and Breast Cancer but now she says that drinking Coffee can reduces the risk of Breast Cancer up to 20 %.
The researcher also considered the factors like education level, drinking of Alcohol and use of Hormone Therapy etc. it was found that the risk of Cancer was reduced to 57%, if Estrogen- Receptor Negative Cancers. This sort of Breast Cancer rarely responds to the Hormone Therapy than Estrogen- Receptor Positive Breast Cancer.
A U.S expert says that reduction in risk of Estrogen- Receptor Negative Cancers is due to chance. A researcher Shumin Zhang, MD, at Harvard Medical School says that drinking Coffee does not seem to increase the overall risk of Breast Cancer.
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Do’s And Don’t Do During Pregnancy
Written by admin on March 15, 2011 under Health, Pregnancy, Women's Health | 2 comments
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an important phase of a woman’s life, she needs to be extra careful during these days. People who are around her should also take care of her. During this period a woman need to tackle with sensitivity. Whatever she feels and does impacts her baby too. We are going to list some important points which need to be considered carefully during the time of pregnancy by the would be mother and her family members too, these do’s and don’t do during pregnancy points can help a woman to carry herself in a good way to deliver a healthy baby and should be careful to avoid risks of Having a Premature Birth.
Pregnancy Do’s
1. Healthy Diet
Include lots and lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Women should take at least 7 servings of fruits and veggies together in a day. Also add whole grain food in your diet like breakfast cereals, bread, and pasta. Take plenty of calcium rich food such as plain yoghurt, low fat milk, broccoli, spinach, almonds they are all good source of calcium. Your growing baby needs calcium for the development of stronger bones and teeth. Avoid eating fatty foods like butter, margarine, fatty meats.
Walk with Dogs and Stay Active
Written by admin on March 14, 2011 under Health, News | 1 comment
Walk With Dogs
Most of the people love their pets and spend quality time with them. Dog being one of the pet is known as the faithful animal. People who keep their dogs with them during walk time will be delight to know that they have been rated as the most active people.
A research conducted at Michigan State University revealed that people who own and carry their dogs with them on walk are 35% more active in physical and routine activities. Epidemiologist, Mathew Reeves said, “ Walking is the most accessible form of physical activity available to people, what we wanted to know was if dog owners who walked their dogs were getting more physical activity or if the dog walking was simply a substitute for other forms of activity”.
This study has been published in the recent issue of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.This study also revealed that people, who carry their dogs with them on walk, generally walk an hour longer than the other people. Older people walk more frequently as compare to young people, if they make it a habit to carry dogs with them, they can keep themselves more healthy and active.
How to Choose Best Suitable Health Insurance Plan
Written by UshaBhavani on July 15, 2010 under Health, Insurance | 0 comments
Best Health Insurance Plan
Health of family is (and has to be) the top priority of head of the family. No one knows what kind of health issue arises at what time, so there has to be a backup plan that can relieve us of health related financial matters. For such purposes, a health insurance plan is usually foremost priority of most of the families all over the world.
