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A good diet in adulthood can improve physical fitness in old age

October 26, 2017 Loknath Dasa, Adulthood, Age, Can, Diet:, Fitness, Good, Improve, In, Old, physical

A study looked at the long-term effect of a healthy diet during adulthood on physical function in older age and found it boosted physical fitness. The team, led by scientists at the University of Southampton, gathered data from 969 British men and women whose lifestyles have been monitored since they were born, in March 1946. The team collected information from the participants at ages 36, 43, 53, and 60-64, examining the participants’ diets at different ages in relation to three standard measures of physical function at age 60-64 – chair…

Is Eating Water Better Than Drinking It? Here’s How To Include Edible H20 In Your Diet

October 25, 2017 Loknath DasBetter, Diet:, Drinking, Eating, Edible, H20, Here's, How, In, Include, Is, It, Than, to, Water, Your

Reams have been written about the significance of drinking water. Regular water intake is essential to our health as our body does not really have a fixed reservoir of water and keeps losing it in the form of urine and sweat. Adequate water supply also helps maintain smooth functioning of some of the most essential bodily processes like maintaining the electrolyte balance, preventing constipation, supplying oxygen and essential nutrients to the body as well as to the brain, facilitating digestionand flushing waste and toxins out of the body. Dehydration or lack of water will…

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…

Want to avoid risk of bowel cancer? Cut processed red meat, alcohol from your diet

September 14, 2017 Loknath DasAlcohol, Avoid, Bowel, Cancer, Cut, Diet:, From, meat, of, processed, Red, Risk, to, Want, Your

Are you a meat lover? We have some important news for you. According to a new study, a group of researchers have found strong evidence of links between lifestyle and colorectal cancer risk. Physical activity and whole grains lowers risk of this cancer; too much alcohol and red meat, processed meats and obesity increase the risk. Eating whole grains daily, such as brown rice or whole-wheat bread, reduces colorectal cancer risk, with the more you eat the lower the risk and there was strong evidence that physical activity protects against colon cancer. Edward…

What To Eat During Pregnancy: 7 Foods That You Should Include In Your Diet

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das7, Diet:, During, Eat, Foods, In, Include, Pregnancy?, Should, That, to, What, You, Your

You may often find yourself in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. With the easy access to junk food and our super busy lives, it is tough to strike a balance and maintain a healthy diet at all times. Now, imagine sharing the great responsibility for two people instead of one! Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is very crucial. In this special phase, a woman’s body needs additional nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Missing out on any key nutrients may negatively affect the baby’s development.…