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Smoke From Fire Crackers Can Damage Respiratory System: Doctors

October 28, 2016 SrijitaCan, Crackers, damage, Doctors, Fire, From, Respiratory, Smoke, System

With numerous cases of burns and irritation reported every year during Diwali, health experts on Wednesday cautioned people to avoid fire crackers as their smoke can cause damage to the respiratory tract, especially among children suffering from asthma. Health experts here said people having a healthy respiratory system can suffer from lung-related problems after getting exposed to the smoke of crackers, which mostly includes aluminium powder, sulphur and barium nitrate. “During Diwali, children prefer crackers prepared from aluminium powder, sulphur and barium nitrate. When they are burnt, they release pollutants…

Men Can Also Get Osteoporosis

October 25, 2016 Srijitaalso, Can, Get, Men, Osteoporosis

Long thought to be a “women’s disease”, osteoporosis can affect men too because apart from the hormonal changes around menopause, factors such as low testosterone levels, sedentary lifestyle choices, excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking or tobacco-use can also contribute to the disease, health experts suggest. Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weak and brittle, affects more women because they tend to have thinner bones than men. Moreover, it is also known that as women reach menopause, their vulnerabilities to the disease go up because estrogen, a hormone in women…

Girls Can Cut Poverty in Developing Economies: UN

October 25, 2016 SrijitaCan, Cut, developing, Economies:, girls, In, Poverty, UN

Developing economies stand to win an extra $21 billion (19 billion euros) if they improve girls’ health and sex education, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said Thursday. Girls in developing countries are less likely than boys to complete schooling because of forced marriage, child labour and female genital mutilation, risking the opportunities presented by their largely young populations, said the study, launched in London. “Over the next 15 years alone, developing countries together stand to gain or forfeit at least $21 billion, depending on whether or not they invest…

World Osteoporosis Day 2016: Foods That Can Lead to Bone Loss

October 25, 2016 Srijita2016:, Bone, Can, Day, Foods, Lead, Loss, Osteoporosis, That, to, World

Did you know: Osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually across the world, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds? Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital says, “Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a disease wherein the density and quality of bones are reduced. As the bones become more fragile and porous, the risk of fracture increases. The loss of bone occurs progressively, and yet silently. More often than not, there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs”. “For people suffering from osteoporosis, bone loss outpaces…

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Memberships: 7 Ways You Can Save Money

October 25, 2016 Srijita7, Can, guide, Gym, Memberships:, Money, Save, The, to, Ultimate, Ways, You

An estimated £3 billion is spent by British gym-goers annually to get into shape and it is a similar case in other countries as well. A large chunk of it goes into buying nutrition books, fitness DVDs, equipment and of course, gym clothing. The budget hits the roof in no time and when it comes to expensive gym membership, one only begins to cringe. Self-training or regular outdoor runs will always remain the best and most inexpensive ways to stay fit. However, for people with absolutely no history in fitness…

World Osteoporosis Day 2016: Foods That Can Lead to Bone Loss

October 22, 2016 Srijita2016:, Bone, Can, Day, Foods, Lead, Loss, Osteoporosis, That, to, World