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Winter is coming! Here’s how to cope with it

November 7, 2016 Srijitacoming!, cope, Here's, How, Is, It, to, Winter, With

It is that time of the year when a lot of people are suffering from a runny nose, fever, dry skin and itchy scalp. This is because of the sudden change in the weather. Here are a few tips to combat the weather blues… l Drink lots of water so your body is hydrated. Make sure you also have warm water regularly. l Switch to a healthier diet and include a lot of fruits and vegetables in the diet. l Keep some warmer clothes handy. l Use a moisturiser regularly.…

Lack of Time is Not the Only Reason Parents Buy Prepackaged Food

November 2, 2016 SrijitaBuy, Food., Is, Lack, Not, of, Only, Parents, Prepackaged, Reason, The, Time

Many parents may be too busy to cook family dinners, but fighting the clock isn’t the only reason they turn to microwaveable frozen meals, a recent U.S. study suggests. Sure, 57 percent of parents cite lack of time as a reason for purchasing prepackaged processed meals, the study found. But half of them also said they shopped for factory-made food because their family preferred it. And often, parents said they also didn’t feel confident in their ability to cook or plan meals. “Ultimately, as a society, we need to increase…

For Osteoporosis, Early Treatment Is Crucial

October 22, 2016 SrijitaCrucial, Early, for, Is, Osteoporosis, Treatment

My neighbor Arlyn Riskind, who is 53, has premenopausal osteoporosis, diagnosed nine years ago. She takes low-dose birth control pills to preserve her bone mass and postpone menopause. But after menopause, she knows she “may be soon faced with some decision-making.” And she is quite anxious about it. The source of her angst is whether to begin treating her osteoporosis with bisphosphonates, drugs that are very effective at increasing bone density but carry some small risks. These include an increased chance of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw, in which the…

World Obesity Day 2016: This Global Killer is on the Rise in the Developing World

October 13, 2016 Srijita2016:, Day, developing, Global, In, Is, Killer, Obesity, On, Rise, The, This, World

More people in the world are obese than underweight, with child and adolescent obesity rising rapidly, particularly in developing nations, the United Nations said ahead of the second annual World Obesity Day on Tuesday. Here are some facts about obesity: – Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. – In 2014, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight. Of these over 600 million, or 13 percent of the global population, were obese. – 3.4 million people die each year due to overweight and obesity. – Obesity is on the…

What is a Superfood and Which is The Next Big One?

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Srijitaa, and, Big, Is, Next?, One, superfood, The, What, Which

We hear about new superfoods every day. A miracle food for weight loss, hair strength or even degenerative diseases. But what actually are these superfoods? And are they really offering the punch they claim? “Superfoods are whole foods that supply an abundance of nourishing natural vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, amino acids, plant enzymes, antioxidants and phyto-nutrients.” So we can easily claim that superfoods are the superstars to keep your health in its optimum state. However, it would be wrong to generalize. A particular food might be excellent for my…

For physicians, mouth is a window into rest of the body

October 7, 2016 Srijitaa, body, for, Into, Is, mouth, of, physicians, rest, The, window

Open your mouth wide, please,” is a request most senior physicians make of their patients. By looking at the teeth, tongue and gums, a doctor can get vital clues about what’s going on in the rest of the body, and sometimes identify possible problems such as a cardiac disease or diabetes. Senior consultant physician Dr K V Tiruvengadam, who has been peering into the mouths of all his patients for more than 60 years, says good oral hygiene can add years to a person’s life.”Oral health problems, such as gum…