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Contact Lenses May Soon Monitor Glucose Levels

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Diabetes patients may soon be able to monitor their blood sugar with contact lenses – spelling an end to painful jabs – thanks to scientists who have developed a transparent sensor. The sensor developed by the researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) in the US, uses a nanostructured transistor that can detect subtle glucose changes in physiological buffer solutions, such as the tear fluid in eyes. Researchers in the OSU said the nanostructured transistor is specifically an amorphous indium gallium oxide field effect transistor (IGZO FET). The sensors they fabricated…

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Low Levels of Physical Activity Worsens Psychosis

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Living a sedentary lifestyle could increase your risk of developing psychosis leading to early death, a study has warned. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of avoidable death and is as harmful as smoking, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). The researchers found that people with psychosis — a mental disorder characterised by a disconnection from reality — die up to 15 years before the general population, largely due to heart diseases. Adults aged 18-64 must indulge in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week,…

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5 Smart Tricks to Boost Your Testosterone Levels

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Testosterone is a male sex hormone responsible for bone and muscle health, sperm production and hair growth. It stimulates development of the male secondary sexual characteristics that is produced mainly in the testes, and also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex. You can lose testosterone as you age, and even from chronic illnesses. Lower levels of testosterone or hypogonadism can result in a succession of problems, including low energy levels. According to a recent study at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, low levels of testosterone can increase…

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6 diet C blessings: keep Your levels in check

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diet C, also referred to as ‘ascorbic acid’, is an vital nutrient required by the body. This water-soluble nutrient acts a effective antioxidant wished for the improvement and maintenance of arteriole, scar tissues and cartilage. sure fruits and vegetable filled with diet C can help us satisfy our daily necessities. these include Kiwi fruit, broccoli, guava, yellow bell peppers, darkish inexperienced leafy vegetables like spinach, Swiss chard and turnip veggies, tomatoes, strawberries and papaya. Delhi-based Nutritionist and diet representative, Nidhi Sawhney explains, “The human frame doesn’t have the capability to…

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Eat Avocado to Improve Cholesterol Levels

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Eating fresh avocados every day can significantly change lipid profiles and improvecholesterol levels, reveals a study conducted at the University of the Pacific at Stockton in California. According to findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, the use of avocados in lieu of solid fats and foods that have higher saturated fat content to significantly change lipid profiles. “Fresh avocado, as part of a balanced diet and as a cholesterol-free substitute for solid fats can help be part of the solution for maintaining normal cholesterol levels,” said Nikki Ford,…

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Everyday Mindfulness May Help Keep Glucose Levels Healthy

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  Those who score high on mindfulness – the ability of being aware of one’s present thoughts and feelings – are significantly more likely than people with low scores to have healthy glucose levels, suggests new research. We all know that elevated glucose levels may increase risk of Type-2 diabetes. The researchers also sought to identify factors that might explain the connection they saw between higher mindfulness and healthier glucose levels. Their analysis of the data showed that obesity risk (mindful people are less likely to be obese) and sense…

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