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Childhood obesity, dairy is safe for kids and doesn’t lead to ill health

June 7, 2018 Loknath Dasand, childhood, dairy, doesn't, for, Health, ill, Is, Kids, Lead, Obesity, safe, to

For the longest time, it was widely believed that cow’s milk or any form of dairy promotes childhood obesity. However, according to this study, milk and dairy products are in fact safe for consumption. A team of researchers from the European Association for the Study of Obesity came to the conclusion after a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence over the last 27 years. “An important finding was the consistency of findings across different types of milk and dairy products and age groups,” explained Anestis Dougkas, who led the research.…

Heart failure causes and symptoms, experts say even moderate drinking could be fatal

June 4, 2018 Loknath Dasand, be, causes, Could, Drinking, Even, Experts, failure, fatal, Heart, Moderate, Say, symptoms:

Alcohol is bad for our health and we don’t need a doctor to tell us that. However, how much alcohol is ok has always been debatable. There have been many studies conducted on the consumption of alcohol and its impact on our bodies, but there has never been a conclusive figure or amount that we could agree on. But in the interest of good health, it is best to avoid alcohol. Because according this latest study, even moderate level of alcohol consumption may worsen the condition of heart failure patients with a…

Vitamin pills are bad for heart and have no health benefits, says study

May 31, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Bad, Benefits, for, Have, Health, Heart, No, pills, Says, Study, Vitamin

The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, a study has found. Researchers from the St Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto in Canada conducted a systematic review of existing data and single randomised control trials published in English from January 2012 to October 2017. They found that multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C – the most common supplements – showed no advantage or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death. Generally, vitamin and…

Switch off the TV, too much screen time can cause heart disease and cancer

May 26, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Can, Cancer, cause, Disease, Heart, much, Off, screen, Switch, The, Time, Too, TV?

Spending too much time watching TV can be injurious to health. A new study done by the University of Glasgow and published in BMC Medicine reveals a link between higher risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease. The effect was more among those with low fitness, low muscle strength or physical activity levels. Previous studies linked increased screen time with bowel cancer for men as well as diabetes, obesity and a weak heart. Discretionary screen time, time spent watching TV or looking at a computer screen during leisure time, is an important contributor to…

How Small Businesses Can Think And Operate Like Big Brands

May 23, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Big, Brands, Businesses, Can, How, Like, operate, Small, Think!

Shutterstock The other day, my worst nightmare came true. I was in the middle of writing an article and my computer crashed. Luckily I know a bit about hardware, so like any go-getter, I took apart my laptop and immediately identified the problem. Since I didn’t have the parts or time to fix it, I logged onto the most popular search engine, looked up “computer repair near me” and went to the first spot on the list. The experience that follows taught me a couple of valuable lessons for both…

Couple’s spat is not good for your diabetes, tension and stress worsens it

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Couples, Diabetes, for, Good, Is, It, Not, spat, Stress, tension, Worsens, Your

Having a fight with a spouse may not only hurt feelings, but also worsen symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, a study has found. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US found that in two groups of older individuals – one group with arthritis and one with diabetes – the patients who felt more tension with their spouse also reported worse symptoms on those days. The findings – published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine – could potentially help create interventions targeted at helping couples with…