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Are you at risk? Absence of this gene can give men a deadly cancer

January 18, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Absence, Are, at, Can, Cancer, deadly, gene, Give, Men, of, Risk, This, You

A study has recently revealed that men who lack a certain gene subtype may be more susceptible to treatment-resistant prostate cancer. Researchers from Cleveland Clinic confirmed for the first time a mechanistic link between the gene HSD17B4 and deadly, aggressive prostate cancer. The team built upon their earlier seminal work in which they discovered that a gene called HSD3B1, when altered, enables prostate tumors to evade treatment and proliferate. They went on to show that the presence of this gene variant does in fact change treatment outcomes and overall survival…

Regular Cycling May Not Have A Negative Impact On Male Sexual Health: Study

January 16, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Cycling, Have, Health, Impact, Male, May, negative, Not, On, regular:, Sexual, Study

Challenging previous studies that claimed cycling could take a toll on the sexual health of men, a new study has said that the common form of exercise and transportation may not have the harmful consequences as previously cited.Cycling is one of the most common and popular choice of transportation and workout across the world, and the latest study addresses the claims which said that the physical activity could be harmful for the sexual health and urinary function of males. The new study revealed that the benefits of cycling “far outweigh…

Struggling to fall asleep? Make a ‘to-do’ list before hitting the bed for better sleep

January 15, 2018 Loknath Dasa, asleep?, bed, Before, Better, Fall:, for, Hitting, List, Make, Sleep, Struggling, The, to, ‘to-do’

Having trouble falling asleep? Jotting down your “to-do” list just before bedtime can help you doze off quickly, scientists say. Researchers from Baylor University in the US compared sleep patterns of participants who took five minutes to write down upcoming duties versus those who chronicled completed activities. “We live in a 24/7 culture in which our to-do lists seem to be constantly growing and causing us to worry about unfinished tasks at bedtime,” said Michael K Scullin, assistant professor at Baylor University. “Most people just cycle through their to-do lists…

A real connect: Time spent with loved ones is key to being healthy

January 9, 2018 Loknath Dasa, being, connect, Healthy, Is, Key, loved, One's, Real, spent, Time, to, With

This is the time of the year when most of us are resuming our routines — work, school, college, etc. — after a small break during which we spent time with our loved ones. And actor Kate Hudson’s latest book, Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition, emphasises how important it is to give the gift of time and create stronger bonds with people around you, be it family, friends or colleagues. We speak to a few experts on how great interpersonal skills translate to a better quality…

There’s a reason why antidepressants don’t work for everyone

January 8, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Antidepressants, Don't, everyone, for, Reason, There’s, Why, work

Researchers from University Medical Center Mainz and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Germany developed a mouse model that allowed them to identify blood signatures associated with response to antidepressant treatment and could show the importance of the stress-related glucocorticoid receptor in recovery from depression. Major depression is the leading cause of disability according to the World Health Organization, affecting an estimated 350 million people worldwide, but only one-third of patients benefit from the first antidepressant prescribed. Although the currently available treatments are safe, there is significant variability in…

Want to buy a house? Here’s how much to invest in SIPs to achieve your goal

December 16, 2017 Loknath Dasa, Achieve, Buy, goal, Here's, House, How, In, Invest, much, sips, to, Want, Your

Disclaimer: This story is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice. Financial goals are an integral part of investing money into various schemes. Setting aside a life or financial goal can often be motivational for higher investments. A call to Zee Business mutual fund helpline came from a 28 year old investor who has started an SIP in six funds. His dream is to buy a house after a period of seven year and will continue with his investments after that. For that he said he wanted a…