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Severe Obesity Alone Can Increase Heart Failure Risk

August 27, 2016 SrijitaAlone, Can, failure, Heart, Increase, Obesity, Risk, Severe

Morbid obesity appears to stand alone as a risk for heart failure, but not for other major types of heart disease, new research has found. The study involving more than 13,000 people found that morbidly obese individuals were more than two times more likely to have heart failure than comparable people with a healthy body mass index, after accounting for high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The findings suggest that even if a patient has normal blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels, they may still be at…

Eat Oranges To Ward Off Heart Disease And Diabetes

August 27, 2016 Srijitaand, Diabetes, Disease, Eat, Heart, Off, Oranges, to, ward

Fresh oranges can be enjoyed at anytime, anywhere. The fruit is low in calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Rich in dietary fiber, delicious and juicy – oranges contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals for overall well-being. An orange has over 170 different phytochemicals and more than 60 types of antioxidants! Another amazing fact is that oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral responsible for helping the heart function normally, A new study has found that higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and…

6 Surprising Spicy Food Benefits: Turn Up The Heat!

August 27, 2016 Srijita6, Benefits, Food., heat, Spicy, Surprising, The, turn, Up

Spicy food is hot right now, and for good reason. Here are 6 spicy food benefits you need to know. We all love a little spice now and then, primarily for the way it thrills the taste buds and enhances the flavour of any dish. But did you know that spicy food is actually good for you? According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, green and red peppers are a powerhouse of essential minerals and contain high levels of Vitamin C. Here are 6 reasons you need to set your…

Helmets Prevent Severe Head Injuries in Bike Accidents

August 24, 2016 SrijitaAccidents, Bike, Head, Helmets, In, Injuries, Prevent, Severe

Despite some criticism of bike helmets for not being protective enough, they do cut the risk of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) by half when riders suffer a head injury, a U.S. study suggests.Riders with helmets were also less likely to die from their injuries, and less likely to break facial bones, than those not wearing a helmet, researchers report in American Journal of Surgery. “It’s similar to wearing a seat belt, said Dr. Jerri Rose, a pediatric emergency physician at University Hospitals’ Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland,…

Gallstone Disease May Increase Heart Disease Risk

August 24, 2016 SrijitaDisease, Gallstone, Heart, Increase, May, Risk

Individuals with a history of gallstone disease may increase the risk of coronary heart disease, reveals a research. Gallstone disease is a hardened deposit within the fluid in the gall bladder — a small organ under the liver. The findings showed that a history of gallstone disease was linked with a 23 per cent increased risk of developing coronary heart disease. “Our results suggest that patients with gallstone disease should be monitored closely based on a careful assessment of both gallstone and heart disease risk factors,” said Lu Qi, Professor…

Weight Gain During Pregnancy May Lead To Preterm Birth

August 24, 2016 Srijitabirth, During, Gain, Lead, May, Pregnancy?, Preterm, to, Weight

Abnormalities in interval between pregnancies, mother’s body mass index (BMI) prior to pregnancy and the amount of weight gain in pregnancy can lead to preterm birth, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Maternal and Child Health Journal, showed that if these factors were modified, it could reduce the risk of premature births. “The highest risks for premature birth were in women who were underweight, had poor weight gain during pregnancy, or short periods of time between pregnancies. Excessive weight gain in obese women also increased…