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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…

Malignant malaria claims first life, dengue rages on

August 17, 2016 Srijita'First, Claims, dengue, Life, malaria, Malignant, On, rages

At a time when the state is battling to tackle dengue menace, a teenager, who was diagnosed with malignant malaria, died in a private nursing home in Howrah on Monday. This is the first malignant malaria death reported from Kolkata’s suburbs this season. Dengue has already claimed 18 lives in and around Kolkata. The Howrah girl’s mother and brother, also suffering from malignant malaria, are still critical. Parveen Khatoon (16) died in a private nursing home at Howrah’s Baltikuri area. The area falls under Howrah Municipal Corporation’s ward No. 47.…

Excess ‘Good Cholesterol’ May Shorten Your Life

August 14, 2016 SrijitaCholesterol, excess, Good, Life, May, Shorten, Your

Too much of a good thing may not always be better for your health. Researchers have shown that high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol – commonly touted as “good cholesterol” for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack – may increase a person’s risk of premature death as much as its low levels. The research suggests that intermediate levels of HDL cholesterol may increase longevity. “The findings surprised us,” said the study’s senior author Ziyad Al-Aly, Assistant Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,…

Air pollution reduces life span of lung cancer patients

August 8, 2016 SrijitaAir, Cancer, Life, Lung, of, Patients:, Pollution, reduces, span

Air pollution reduces life span of lung cancer patients (Getty Images) A population-based study has suggested air pollution is deadly for the patients with lung cancer, as it shortens their survival span. The finding shows that the trends were most noticeable for early stage disease, particularly adenocarcinoma, the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer, which accounts for 80 percent of lung cancer cases. Air pollution has been linked to a higher incidence of lung cancer and death, but little is known about its potential impact on an individual’s…

Akshay Kumar’s Diet and Formula for the Fit Life

August 4, 2016 SrijitaAkshay, and, Diet:, Fit, for, Formula, Kumar's, Life, The

If there’s one actor who’s getting better with age, it’s Akshay Kumar. He is, arguably, the fittest Bollywood star and a source of inspiration for many. He is one of the few actors for whom fitness is a way of life. How does he do it? Let’s find out. Akshay Kumar was always a fitness freak, even before he entered Bollywood. A martial arts expert and the ‘Khiladi’ of Bollywood, he has been professionally trained in Taekwondo and Muay Thai. He is a black belt in Taekwondo and learnt Muay Thai…

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Leads to a Happier Life

July 12, 2016 Srijitaa, and, Eating, Fruits, Happier, Leads, Life, More, to, vegetables

PhotoCredit:istock Apart from reducing the risk of cancer and heart attacks, consuming up to eight portions of more fruit and vegetables a day can substantially increase people’s happiness levels in life, finds a new study. “Eating fruit and vegetables apparently boosts our happiness far more quickly than it improves human health,” said Andrew Oswald, professor at the University of Warwick in London. The findings showed that happiness increased incrementally for each extra daily portion of fruit and vegetables up to eight portions per day. People who changed from almost no…