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Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth

January 24, 2017 Srijitachildbirth, Cut, duration, Glucose, In, induced, Labour, May

Administering glucosesupplements to women during childbirth, especially for the first birth, may shorten the labour time, researchers say. A prolonged labour, or a failure to progress, is a labour that takes more than 20 hours for first-time mothers and more than 14 hours for mothers who have given birth before. A prolonged labour is not only defined by the duration, it is regarded as prolonged but, when cervical dilation takes place at less than 1 centimetre per hour. Prolonged labour can be harmful to maternal and foetal health. According to…

Yoga or Regular Exercise May Not Treat Sleep Trouble in Menopausal Women

January 24, 2017 Srijitaexercise:, In, May, Menopausal, Not, or, regular:, Sleep, treat, Trouble, Women, Yoga

Yoga and fitness were the buzzwords in 2016. Everyone was talking about it and everyone was trying their hand at it. From unique workouts to ancient yoga asanas, they’ve become quite the rage and for good reason. But it turns out that yoga or regular exercise may not be helpful for everyone and everything. A new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, shows that yoga or exercise may not help in treating hot flashes or improve sleep quality in middle-aged women. Previous studies have shown that both yoga and…

One in Every Three Indian Kids Has Unhealthy BMI: Reveals Survey

January 24, 2017 SrijitaBMI, Every, Has, In, Indian, Kids, One, Reveals, Survey, three, Unhealthy?

Health is a major issue in our country especially when it comes to kids. A new survey has been doing the round in this respect with some alarming results. The nationwide 7th Annual School Health and Fitness Study 2016 released by EduSports, a school sports enterprise, reveals that a large number of school children in India have fitness levels far from satisfactory. The survey is conducted every year and last year’s report covered 1,69,932 students in the age group of 7 – 17 years from 326 schools in 86 cities and 26…

Regular Meditation May Reduce Risk of Memory Loss in Elderly

January 24, 2017 Srijitaelderly, In, Loss, May, Meditation, Memory:, of, reduce, regular:, Risk

A new study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, shows that older adults who practice meditation regularly may have improved memory functions and better objective cognitive performance than those who don’t. Moreover, these two functions are also key risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that destroys your memory and also affects your thinking and behavioral skills. Researchers from West Virginia University in the United States found out that in older adults with subjective cognitive decline, a condition that may represent a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease, practicing…

7 Incredible Benefits of Celery in Fighting the Risk of Cancer

January 24, 2017 Srijita7, Benefits, Cancer, Celery, fighting, In, Incredible, of, Risk, The

Celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family – Apiaceae, which also includes parsley, carrots, fennel, coriander, parsnips, cumin and others. Celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and healthy enzymes. It is also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. By including it in your diet, you will not only lower the risk of cancer but also prevent a host of other diseases and health concerns, thanks to the numerous medicinal properties of this leafy veggie. Celery had…

5 Herbal Medicines You Can Grow in Your Balcony

January 24, 2017 Srijita5%;, Balcony, Can, Grow, Herbal, In, Medicines, You, Your

How wonderful would it be to find a natural cure to all your problems right at home? Certain precious herbs can serve as natural solutions to some of the common health problems that you may face. Moreover, herbal substitutes are gaining an edge over artificial hair and skin care products. The good news is that these can be easily grown and maintained in your very own balcony and we’ll show you how. Here are five herbal plants that you must have at home: 1. Calendula Calendula is great for curing most…