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Sugar-Free Drinks Do Not Help In Weight Loss

January 5, 2017 SrijitaDo, drinks, Help, In, Loss, Not, Sugar-Free, Weight

There is no evidence that sugar-free and “diet” drinks help in weight loss as is generally believed and may actually have “detrimental impacts” on health and environment, according to a new research released today. Academics from Imperial College London and two Brazilian universities – University of Sao Paulo and Federal University of Pelotas – argue that sugar-free versions of soft drinks may be no better in preventing weight gain than their full sugar counterparts. “A common perception, which may be influenced by industry marketing, is that because ‘diet’ drinks have…

New imaging technique to detect onset of vision loss

January 4, 2017 Srijitadetect, imaging, Loss, New, of, onset, technique, to, vision

Researchers have developed a new non-invasive retinal imaging technique that could prevent vision loss in diseases like glaucoma – the second leading cause of acquired blindness worldwide. The new technique called multi-offset detection, which images the human retina — a layer of cells at the back of the eye that are essential for vision — was able to distinguish individual retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), which bear most of the responsibility of relaying visual information to the brain. The death of these RGCs causes vision loss in glaucoma, the researchers said.…

Iron Deficiency: Anaemia May Up Hearing Loss Risk

December 31, 2016 SrijitaAnaemia, Deficiency, hearing, Iron, Loss, May, Risk, Up

Scientists have found that iron deficiency anaemia may increase the risk of hearing loss, a finding that may open new possibilities for early identification and appropriate treatment of the condition. For the study, researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US determined iron deficiency anaemia by low hemoglobin and ferritin levels for age and sex in 305,339 adults ages 21 to 90 years; associations between hearing loss and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) were then evaluated. Of the patients in the study population, 43 per cent were men; average age was…

Top 5 weight loss tips of 2016

December 17, 2016 Srijita2016:, 5%;, Loss, of, Tips:, Top, Weight

Have you ever been a victim of bad dietary advice? You’re not alone. Weight loss tips change as frequently as the seasons; one month it’s cut out the carbs, and the next it’s eliminate the fat. It’s (understandably) hard to keep track of all the fluctuating weight loss information, and that’s why it’s better to set (most of) the nutritional stuff aside and focus on more pragmatic solutions to dropping a few sizes. The tips offered below don’t involve extreme diets or overemphasize exercise, but instead rely on strategies that…

Man who ate potatoes for a year reports dramatic weight loss

December 17, 2016 Srijitaa, ate, dramatic, for, Loss, Man, Potatoes, Reports, Weight, Who, Year

(iStock) A man who set out to eat nothing but potatoes for an entire year has said that in addition to shaving off more than 100 pounds, he’s come off antidepressants and his cholesterol levels have lowered. Andrew Taylor, of Melbourne, Australia, said that while he was criticized for his diet at first, it helped him break his addiction to unhealthy food, News.com.au reported. Taylor, who used to binge on soda and deep-fried food, has posted his journey with potatoes on social media and said that his social life hasn’t…

The 1200 Calorie Diet: A Tailored Meal Plan for Weight Loss

December 15, 2016 Srijita1200, a, Calorie, Diet:, for, Loss, Meal, Plan, Tailored, The, Weight

A 1200 kcal/day diet for an adult is a calorie-restricted meal plan for weight reduction and should not be made a way of life. National institute for Nutrition, recommends a healthy 1900Kcal/day for a woman (sedentary) and 2300Kcals/day for Men (Sedentary). Very low calorie diets i.e. below 1000Kcal/day should be under medical supervision only. If you have been recommended to go on the 1200 calorie diet, this what your day’s food chart should ideally look like: Breakfast Is the morning cup of tea a custom for you? By all means,…