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Health Weekly Roundup; India declares itself free of bird flu, 1.4m lives lost in India due to air pollution in ’13, Painkillers are not advisable for dengue

September 17, 2016 Srijita1.4m, 13, advisable, Air, Are, bird, declares, dengue, Due, Flu, for, Free, Health, In, India, Itself, lives, Lost, Not, of, Painkillers, Pollution, Roundup:, to, Weekly

Here is this week’s aggregation of the latest news stories on health, fitness and diet. This week was packed with important health-related discoveries. To make sure you don’t miss any, here is this week’s aggregation of the latest news stories on health, fitness and diet. India declares itself free of bird flu Bird flu mainly affects domestic poultry. It spreads from infected birds to other winged creatures through contact with nasal and respiratory secretions and also due to contamination of feed and wate 1.4m lives lost in India due to…

Laughter-based exercise may boost health in the elderly

September 17, 2016 Srijitaboost, elderly, exercise:, Health, In, Laughter-based, May, The

Incorporating laughter into a physical activity program could improve older adults’ mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise, a study has found. In the study, older adults participated in a moderate-intensity group exercise program called ‘LaughActive’ that incorporates playful simulated laughter — self-initiated as bodily exercise — into a strength, balance and flexibility workout. The findings showed that simulated laughter can be an ideal way for older adults with functional or cognitive impairment. Significant improvements were also found among participants in mental health, aerobic endurance and…

59% Tuna Sold In The U.S Is Not Real Tuna

September 16, 2016 Srijita59%, In, Is, Not, Real, Sold, The, Tuna, U.S.

Tuna being an important commercial fish is a saltwater finfish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a sub-grouping of the mackerel family (Scombridae), which together with tuna also includes the bonitos, mackerels, and Spanish mackerels. The detailed scientific report by International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) states that most important species for commercial and recreational tuna fisheries are yellow fin, bigeye, blue fin and albacore. This fish belongs to a diverse family, but delicious tuna is one of the most desired fish and is enjoyed all over the world in different…

You Snooze You Lose: 5 Ways to Fall In Love With Your Morning Workout

September 16, 2016 Srijita5%;, Fall:, In, lose, love, morning, Snooze, to, Ways, With, workout, You, Your

“Just five more minutes,” you mumble to yourself and hit snooze, returning to your sweet slumber. Are you among those to play the snooze game and miss out on your morning run? Does it feel like it takes you ages to drag yourself out of the bed? If morning workout and you can’t look each other in the eye, you either need to shift your regime to the later part of the day or consider altering your routine to start getting up on time.Although one can exercise at any point…

Include these food in your diet to maintain a healthy thyroid

September 7, 2016 Srijitaa, Diet:, Food., Healthy, In, Include, maintain, these, Thyroid, to, Your

With the number of thyroid disorder cases on the rise, it is most necessary to change your lifestyle. Giving attention to diet and exercise helps maintain and regulate your thyroid function. Choose the right food for the same. IODINE Seafood (clams, shrimp, haddock, oysters, salmon, sardines), as well as iodized sea salt, eggs, asparagus, lima beans, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, summer squash, garlic. SELENIUM Brazil nuts, mushrooms, tuna, organ meats, halibut, beef, soybeans, sunflower seeds. ZINC Fresh oysters, sardines, beef, lamb, turkey, soybeans, split peas, whole grains, walnuts, ginger…

Babies Born With Low Birth Weight May Be Less Active Later in Life

September 6, 2016 SrijitaActive, Babies, be, birth, Born, In, Later, Less, Life, Low, May, Weight, With

Babies born with a low birth weight are less likely to be good at sports at school, or to engage in exercise later in life, according to a recent study. The findings showed that those with a low birth weight were less likely to take part in exercise and sports across adulthood, from 36 to 68 years. Although previous studies have shown that a low birth weight can affect sporting ability and exercise levels at a younger age, however, this is the first study that has revealed how low birth relates…