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Extra virgin olive oil best for frying fish

July 18, 2016 SrijitaBest, Extra, Fish, for, frying, Oil, olive, virgin

Fish fried in extra virgin olive oil and prepared in microwave is the healthiest option, suggested a study. According to the study, published in the journal Food Research International, the frying techniques, the nature of the oil used and the fish species have shown to influence the changes that take place while frying fish. “The choice of cooking oil is hugely important owing to its impact on the lipid profile in the fish and on the possible generation of toxic compounds in the oil during frying, which can influence food…

Pint-size device a big help for stroke victims

July 15, 2016 Srijitaa, Big, Device, for, Help, Pint-size, Stroke, victims

The size of a smartphone, the device stimulates muscles rendered immobile by a brain stroke and revives moveme… Read More A wearable device designed by a research team at the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (INK) holds out hope for stroke patients who have severe movement impairment. The size of a smartphone, the device stimulates muscles rendered immobile by a brain stroke and revives movement. It uses a mild electric shock to rejuvenate muscle tissues inactive for more than six months. Experts and doctors at INK, who have worked closely…

Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers

July 15, 2016 Srijitaand, cancers, drinks, for, Other, rare, Risk, Soda, Some, sweet, tied, to

People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a Swedish study suggests. Little is known about the causes of biliary tract and gallbladder tumors, but emerging evidence suggests obesity as well as elevated blood sugar levels that are a hallmark of diabetes may increase the risk of these malignancies. Because sodas and other sugary drinks have been linked to high blood sugar and weight gain, researchers wondered if these beverages…

Early Bedtime for Preschoolers Cuts Obesity Risk Later

July 15, 2016 SrijitaBedtime, Cuts, Early, for, Later, Obesity, Preschoolers, Risk

PhotoCredit:istock Preschoolers who are regularly in bed by 8 p.m., are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the night, a new research has found. According to the research published in the Journal of Pediatrics, bedtimes after 9 p.m. appeared to double the likelihood of obesity later in life. “For parents, this reinforces the importance of establishing a bedtime routine,” said Sarah Anderson, associate professor at the Ohio State University College of Public Health. Obesity can set kids up for a…

Parineeti Chopra: Diet and Fitness Secrets For That Incredible Weight Loss

July 15, 2016 Srijitaand, Chopra:, Diet:, Fitness, for, Incredible, Loss, Parineeti, secrets, That, Weight

Image Credits: Instagram/parineetichopra Among all the transformation tales of Bollywood, actress Parineeti Chopra is one of the latest ones. This bindaas actress may have won millions of hearts thanks to her acting talent, but now she’s hogging the limelight due to her mind blowing weight loss journey. Not many actors openly admit to being overweight, but Parineeti Chopra not only accepts it but even talks openly about feeling unfit and overweight. “BEFORE… All my life, I have struggled with how I look, how I feel, and how people looked at…

6 Amazing Vitamin C Benefits for Skin and Health

July 15, 2016 Srijita6, Amazing, and, Benefits, C, for, Health, skin, Vitamin

Here are 6 amazing Vitamin C benefits for skin and health, from reducing stress to decreasing the severity of common cold. We’ve also listed the symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C, also referred to as ‘ascorbic acid’, is an important nutrient required by the body. This water-soluble nutrient acts a powerful antioxidant needed for the development and maintenance of arteriole, scar tissues and cartilage. Certain fruits and vegetable packed with Vitamin C can help us fulfill our daily requirements. These include Kiwi fruit, broccoli, guava, yellow bell peppers, dark…