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Aerobic Exercise May Improve Artery Health in Diabetics

November 14, 2016 SrijitaAerobic, Artery, Diabetics, exercise:, Health, Improve, In, May

Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes and prevent help cardiovascular disease, a new study has found. Compromised arterial health is an underlying mechanism that promotes the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in individuals with T2D. Effectively managing CVD risk in this population is a major challenge for health professionals. The findings from the University of Sydney shed new light on exercise as a therapy in this population. Exercise is one…

These Five Plants Can Improve a Room’s Decor – and Your Health

November 13, 2016 Srijita-, a, and, Can, Decor, Five, Health, Improve, Plants, Room's, these, Your

It should come as no surprise that plants play a vital role in maintaining our atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through the well-known process of photosynthesis. (Thanks, high school earth science class.) But certain plant varieties go a step further by reducing airborne toxins, including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and benzene, from the air we breathe in our homes and offices. “With all the synthetic building components and furnishings found within a modern building, there usually exist myriad chemicals in the indoor air,” B.C. “Bill” Wolverton, an environmental…

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose): 7 Steps and Health Benefits

November 13, 2016 Srijita(Tree, 7, and, Benefits, Health, Pose:, Steps, Vrikshasana

Vrikshasana gives the true spirit of the tree. “Just like the roots of the tree (vriksh in Hindi) balance the tree completely, our feet too act as the roots and help balance the entire weight of the body”, says Nishi, a Delhi-based Yogi. “Vrikshasana is one of the simplest asanas, and yet it is also one of the most beneficial ones,” adds Nishi. “Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) helps improve balance, gives your body a proper posture and boosts concentration,” says Shaili Singh, who holds a Master’s Degree in Yoga & Science…

Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Health Problems With Newer Treatments

November 11, 2016 SrijitaCancer, childhood, Have, Health, Newer, Problems, Survivors, treatments, With

Despite advances that have made treatments safer and more effective, childhood cancer survivors don’t appear to have experienced gains in long-term health outcomes, a new study suggests. Their survival odds are better, but as adults they may have chronic medical problems linked to cancer and tumor treatments, the study found. Up to one in four childhood cancer survivors report health problems in their 20s and 30s, researchers report in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “They have chronic conditions at higher rates than siblings and the general population and they perceive…

Air Pollution: Delhi Issues Health Advisory

November 11, 2016 SrijitaAdvisory, Air, Delhi, Health, Issues, Pollution

In the wake of alarming air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday issued a health advisory asking the residents to avoid visiting high pollution area. “People with chronic airway diseases like bronchial asthma and lung disease should avoided outdoor activities including morning and evening walks,” said the advisory. “In case of breathlessness, giddiness, chest pain or chest constriction or irritation in eyes, please visit the nearest hospital or dispensary or any physician,” it added, also appealing to people not to panic and help the needy patient…

Turning Back the Clock 1 Hour Takes a Serious Toll on Your Mental Health

November 8, 2016 Srijita1, a, Back, Clock, Health, Hour, mental, On, Serious, Takes, The, toll, turning, Your

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Daylight saving time should be a permanent, year-round phenomenon. Rather than turning back our clocks this weekend to extend our pre-election suffering by yet another hour, we should simply leave the hour hand where it is and pledge to never fiddle with it again. The social and public health benefits would be enormous. The fall transition to standard time is linked to an increase in crime that costs the country billions of dollars annually. Transitions into and out of daylight saving…