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Air pollution claiming a life every 23 seconds in India

September 18, 2016 Srijita23, a, Air, claiming, Every, In, India, Life, Pollution, seconds

Future of air we breathe is nightmarish. Present stats from WHO report states 1.4 million people in India die pre-maturely due to air pollution, which accounts to one life is given up every 23 seconds. Come 2030 and fuels we use today would have made air so toxic with pollutants that it would be close to impossible to live and move without oxygen kit as a permanent burden and part of lifestyle. Renewable energy catering to humungous needs in the near future seems far sighted and for now cleaner fuels…

Heart Groups Suggest People to Get Up Every Now and Then

August 18, 2016 Srijitaand, Every, Get, groups, Heart, Now, People, Suggest, then, to, Up

People should get about 30 minutes of exercise each day to counteract the potentially harmful effects of being inactive for too long, according to a new statement from a leading U.S. heart group. Research suggests inactivity may be linked to increased risk for diabetes, other blood sugar problems, heart disease, stroke and an earlier death, according to the statement from the American Heart Association. “Be conscious of how much time you’re spending sitting, and try to move more,” said Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, chair of the AHA committee that authored…

Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then

August 17, 2016 Srijitaand, Every, Get, groups, Heart, Now, People, Suggests, then, Up

One in Every Eight Men May Develop Cancer

August 11, 2016 SrijitaCancer, Develop, eight, Every, In, May, Men, One

It’s not an unknown fact that the world is battling cancer and in India an estimated number of people living with the disease are around 2.5 million. In India, it has been found that cancers of oral cavity and lungs in males and cervix and breast cancer in females account for over 50% of all cancer deaths. One of the major causes of cancer are gene mutations that occur after birth. Besides this, there are other lifestyle factors that may cause changes (mutations) to the DNA of our body cells leading…

5 food myths every parent should know!

August 8, 2016 Srijita5%;, Every, Food., Know, myths, parent, Should

5 food myths every parent should know! (Getty Image) Here are some common food misconceptions that parents should know about… Myth 1: Sugary foods make kids hyperactive Various studies have concluded that there is no relationship between sugar and hyperactivity. Experts believe that children may behave in an uncontrollable manner not because of sugar rush but due to other factors like lack of sleep, poor diet with inadequate iron or lesser physical activity. Try giving your kids energy and nutrients through healthy snacks like whole wheat biscuits, etc. Myth 2:…

8 healthy foods every woman must eat

August 2, 2016 Srijita8, Eat, Every, Foods, Healthy, Must, woman

The foods that every woman must eat (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Essential nutrition for good health While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must include in her diet… Flax seeds Have Flax seeds daily for overall good health. They are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. They also have anti-inflammatory properties that prevent arthritis, apart from digestive properties which help ease…