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Did you know a heart attack can affect men and women differently? Here’s how

November 2, 2017 Loknath Dasa, affect, and, Attack:, Can, Did, differently?, Heart, Here's, How, Know, Men, Women, You

Previous studies on heart attacks suggests that causes, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes can all differ between men and women. Adding to that, researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Germany analysed patient data collected from two studies with a total of 4,100 participants. They found that within one year of having a heart attack, the women in the sample were 1.5 times more likely to die than men with similar case histories. The team are now urging doctors to provide intensive support to female heart attack patients, especially in the first 365…

Marmite could prevent miscarriages and birth defects, study shows

October 28, 2017 Loknath Dasand, birth, Could, Defects, Marmite, miscarriages, Prevent, Shows, Study

Love it or hate it, it turns out that marmite is actually pretty good for our health. Earlier this year we reported that the salty breakfast staple has been shown to boost brain function, and now it seems that it may also be beneficial for pregnant women and their unborn babies, too. A 12-year Australian study has concluded that marmite can reduce the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, as the high levels of vitamin B3 it contains work to treat molecular deficiencies in pregnant women. The research Scientists used genetic sequencing on…

Dear moms-to-be, avoid use of these cosmetic products and creams during pregnancy

October 26, 2017 Loknath Dasand, Avoid, cosmetic, creams, Dear, During, moms-to-be, of, Pregnancy?, Products, these, Use

If you are an expectant mother in the first trimester, avoid use of cosmetics, cleaning agents and medicines to protect the foetal brain development from chemicals that can trigger autism in your baby, say experts. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, gynecologist and obstetrician at Nurture IVF Centre, and Taruna Dua, consultant and gynecologist at Aakash Healthcare, have listed ingredients and products that should be avoided: * Make-up products like lipstick, lip gloss, lip balms, eyeliners, mascaras, deodorants, foundation, nail polish, body oil, talcum powder, hair removal products and hair dyes can cause a…

Carbohydrates and Diet: How Much Do You Really Need in a Day?

October 23, 2017 Loknath Dasa, and, Carbohydrates, Day, Diet:, Do, How, In, much, Need, really, You

It is mind-boggling to understand how our bodily processes are so intricately entwined and need careful planning of our daily diet to achieve a state of good health and wellness. In my opinion, most of the weight related issues are the outcome of a bad dietary pattern or a lifestyle that is too sluggish to be able to maintain a healthy body. You are what you eat, this has been repeated over and over again and that is exactly why we need to understand the role of various food groups in…

Brain Activity and Good Diet May Prevent Insomnia-Related Depression

October 23, 2017 Loknath DasActivity, and, Brain, Depression, Diet:, Good, Insomnia-Related, May, Prevent

al feedback as well as reinforce behaviours that are rewarded, while reducing behaviours that are not. The results showed that those who were less susceptible to the effects of poor sleep showed significantly higher brain activity in response to positive feedback or reward compared to negative feedback. The effects of poor sleep showed significantly higher brain activity “Poor sleep is not good, but you may have other experiences during your life that are positive. And the more responsive you are to those positive experiences, the less vulnerable you may be…

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Importance of This Vitamin and Food Sources of Folate

October 23, 2017 Loknath DasAcid, and, B9):, Folate, Folic, Food., importance, of, sources, This, Vitamin

There are various kinds of vitamins, of which Folate is considered to be an important kind. It is more commonly known as Folic Acid or Vitamin B9, a nutrient whose deficiency is often linked to hair fall issues. It is also involved in the synthesis of nucleic acid, which includes DNA and RNA. If you are iron deficient and have been taking iron supplements, then you will notice that most capsules often come with folic acid in it as well. Together they help in producing healthy blood cells. Pregnant women are advised…