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Diabetics may get help in improving blood sugar levels from this telehealth program

March 21, 2018 Loknath DasBlood, Diabetics, From, Get, Help, improving, In, Levels, May, Program, Sugar, telehealth, This

Turns out, improving blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients is as easy as using a telehealth program. A study conducted in veterans found that the program for diabetes self-management not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an in-person visit but also results in patients with type 2 diabetes having comparable improvements in blood glucose (sugar) control to patients receiving traditional care finds. The “telediabetes” program at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where the study took place, merges an electronic consultation, or…

Here’s how you can get a good night’s rest during pregnancy

March 20, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Can, During, Get, Good, Here's, How, Night's, Pregnancy?, rest, You

From glowing with the excitement of a life growing inside to the amount of pampering experienced by expectant mothers, the duration of pregnancy is often said to be one of the most exhilarating experiences a woman can have. However, apart from receiving the care showered by others, expectant mothers should be careful about getting perfect sleep too. Sleep is a significant aspect that plays a crucial role in the health of the mother and baby. Ankit Garg, co-founder and CEO of Wakefit.co and Devrath Vijay, founder of the functional training…

Get plenty of sunshine. Vitamin D may protect you from certain types of cancers

March 17, 2018 Loknath Dascancers, certain, D, From, Get, May, of, plenty, Protect, sunshine., types, Vitamin, You

Higher levels of Vitamin D in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of developing certain cancers, according to a new study. “These findings support the hypothesis that Vitamin D has protective effects against cancers at many sites,” researchers reported in a study published in The BMJ medical journal. Vitamin D is made by the skin in response to sunlight. By maintaining calcium levels in the body, it helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. While the benefits of Vitamin D on bone health are well known, there…

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

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das'Seven, 40, a, Are, Dear, Done, for, Get, Healthy, Life, medical, Over, Tests, these, Women, You

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 healthier, sharper, more energetic, and more fulfilled for years to come. There are a bunch of tests that can prevent and detect many diseases early,” suggests Dr. Ravi Gaur, COO, Oncquest Lab. Here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years: – Pelvic…

Don’t let the chill get to you. Here are tips to stay healthy in winter

January 5, 2018 Loknath DasAre, chill, Don't, Get, Healthy, Here, In, Let, Stay, The, Tips:, to, Winter, You

The onset of winter can prove to be a period of ill-health if you are not consuming a nutritious diet or following a balanced lifestyle. Noorul Ameen, naturopathy physician at Organic India, gives tips to stay fit and enjoy the chilly season: * Add a few drops of apple cider vinegar for detoxification and blood purification. It has properties which can ease your sinus issues during winter, give lustre to limp dry hair which falls under the stress of winter pollution, and enliven your skin. * Sip Tulsi tea for antioxidants. Winter…

OnePlus 5T to Get Its Stable Android 8.0 Oreo Update in Early 2018

November 23, 2017 Loknath Das2018, 5T, 8.0, Android, Early, Get, In, Its, OnePlus, Oreo, Stable, to, Update

HIGHLIGHTS OnePlus 5 Oreo beta program starts this month OnePlus 5T starts next month Android 8.0 Oreo final build expected in “early 2018” OnePlus 5T was launched on Thursday at an event in New York and as expected brings upgrade to the original OnePlus 5 model launched a few months ago. One of the biggest disappointments, however, was that the new OnePlus 5T will ship with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The Chinese company during the launch event revealed Oreo update plans for the new OnePlus 5T as well as the OnePlus 5 launched a few…