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Cocaine addiction vaccine a step closer

September 9, 2016 Srijitaa, addiction, closer, cocaine, Step, vaccine

Brazilian researchers working to develop a vaccine against cocaine addiction have begun test trials on animals. The vaccine has been under development for more than two years, one of the lead researchers, Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday citing local media. “We are developing a molecule to stimulate the production of antibodies by the immune system against cocaine,” said Professor Angelo de Fatima, of the Organic Chemistry department at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, at Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. “These antibodies bind to…

Are you a gym-braggie?

September 9, 2016 Srijitaa, Are, gym-braggie?, You

After the selfie, it was time for the braggie — a term used when you click your photos and post them online just to show off to friends and family. It got extremely popular with one in 10 people resorting to doing this. Mostly taken on holidays while glamping and those luxe hiking trips, the braggie was all over social media. And the one that’s been catching the fancy of late, is shot in an entirely different scenario — the gym! Flex and pout There seems to be no better…

Include these food in your diet to maintain a healthy thyroid

September 7, 2016 Srijitaa, Diet:, Food., Healthy, In, Include, maintain, these, Thyroid, to, Your

With the number of thyroid disorder cases on the rise, it is most necessary to change your lifestyle. Giving attention to diet and exercise helps maintain and regulate your thyroid function. Choose the right food for the same. IODINE Seafood (clams, shrimp, haddock, oysters, salmon, sardines), as well as iodized sea salt, eggs, asparagus, lima beans, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, summer squash, garlic. SELENIUM Brazil nuts, mushrooms, tuna, organ meats, halibut, beef, soybeans, sunflower seeds. ZINC Fresh oysters, sardines, beef, lamb, turkey, soybeans, split peas, whole grains, walnuts, ginger…

6 Simple rules to eat healthy for a lifetime

September 7, 2016 Srijita6, a, Eat, for, Healthy, lifetime, Rules, simple, to

If there is one thing that is a part of everyone’s resolutions, New Year or otherwise, it is to be getting healthier and fitter. Regrettably, there is no miracle cure for this. The silver lining here is that a lifelong commitment to simple things will keep you in fairly good stead. Here are six simple rules to eat healthy for a lifetime… 1 EAT WHEN HUNGRY This sounds like a no-brainer right? Well, it is a no-brainer. Unfortunately, in our fast-paced, always-facing-a-screen kind of lifestyle, eating has become something we…

Ignoring a Minor Stroke Ups Risk for More Strokes Soon After

September 7, 2016 Srijitaa, After, for, Ignoring, Minor, More, Risk, Soon, Stroke, Strokes, Ups

People who have a minor stroke – or even a mini-stroke – are at serious risk for further strokes in the next few days, but many people delay going to the hospital because they do not recognize the symptoms, UK researchers warn. Often for these kinds of stroke, experts recommend surgery within 48 hours to unclog a major artery that supplies blood to the brain. People may not realize that vision problems can be an indicator of stroke, which can add to the delay in treatment, the researchers write in…

The 1200 Calorie Diet: A Tailored Meal Plan for Weight Loss

September 7, 2016 Srijita1200, a, Calorie, Diet:, for, Loss, Meal, Plan, Tailored, The, Weight

A 1200 kcal/day diet for an adult is a calorie-restricted meal plan for weight reduction and should not be made a way of life. National institute for Nutrition, recommends a healthy 1900Kcal/day for a woman (sedentary) and 2300Kcals/day for Men (Sedentary). Very low calorie diets i.e. below 1000Kcal/day should be under medical supervision only. If you have been recommended to go on the 1200 calorie diet, this what your day’s food chart should ideally look like: Breakfast Is the morning cup of tea a custom for you? By all means,…