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Even low levels of manganese can cause manganism

December 31, 2016 SrijitaCan, cause, Even, Levels, Low, manganese, manganism, of

Welders exposed to airborne manganese at estimated levels set under federal safety standards can also develop neurological problems like Parkinson’s disease and the current safety standards may not adequately protect workers from the dangers of the job, a new research has found. According to a study published in the journal Neurology, the more welders are exposed to manganese-containing welding fumes, faster the workers’ signs and symptoms worsen. “We found that chronic exposure to manganese-containing welding fumes is associated with progressive neurological symptoms such as slow movement and difficulty in speaking,”…

Cocktail of diabetes and hypertension drugs kills cancer cells

December 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Cancer, cells, Cocktail, Diabetes, drugs, Hypertension, Kills, of

A combination of drugs for diabetes and hypertension may offer an effective new way to combat cancer, suggests a new research. In their experiments, the researchers found that the combination of the diabetes drug metformin and the antihypertensive drug syrosingopine drives cancer cells to programmed “suicide”. “We have been able to show that the two known drugs lead to more profound effects on cancer cell proliferation than each drug alone,” said study first author Don Benjamin from the University of Basel in Switzerland. “The data from this study support the…

Top 5 Fitness Trends of 2016: Towards a Fitter India

December 30, 2016 Srijita2016:, 5%;, a, Fitness, fitter, India, of, Top, towards, trends

Fitness is a dynamic industry. New techniques, variations and forms emerge every day. This borrows a great deal from our need to change our fitness regime periodically in order to stave off plateaus. The relentless want to keep oneself challenged and motivated gives rise to novel ideas. The world of fitness has received an overhaul – from some of the fanciest equipment to regimes which require no more but a mat – the contemporary domain of fitness has something to offer everyone. As we wrap up this year, it was…

How to get rid of love handles?

December 29, 2016 SrijitaGet, handles?, How, love, of, rid, to

Love handle is basically belly fat, which rests around your waist. Wear a body hugging dress or your favourite golden saree, and they will play peekaboo, making you hide behind pictures that grab your waist below. While there is no shortcut to getting rid of these pockets of fat, Aashu Kumar Jaivir, Lifestyle counsellor, shows some exercises that can get you moving. Bicycle crunches Bicycle crunches 14:00 The most effective way of burning off that excessive fat! Lie flat on the floor with the lower back pressed into the ground.…

Building Blocks of Protein: Why Amino Acids are Critical for Your Fitness Regime

December 29, 2016 Srijitaacids, Amino, Are, Blocks, Building, Critical, Fitness, for, of, Protein:, Regime?, Why, Your

For all those fitness junkies out there, this guide will certainly come in handy. We all know about the importance of carbs and the significance of protein in achieving the maximum from our workout regime. But unknown to most, there is another type of essential micro-nutrient that is pivotal to strengthening muscles and helping our fitness game – amino acids. These can aptly be termed as the building blocks of proteins. Some of these are essential for humans as they cannot be created from other compounds by the body. Therefore,…

Want to Lose Weight? Cut These 5 Things Out of Your Diet This Second

December 28, 2016 Srijita5%;, Cut, Diet:, lose, of, Out, Second, these, Things, This, to, Want, Weight, Your

Losing weight can be tough. You want to slim down, but unless you have the stamina to dedicate the next few months to your body, you’ll also want to maintain a social life, which means cocktails after work and an occasional slice of pizza late at night. Most of us wake up, look at ourselves in the mirror, and decide that it’s time to make a change and lose weight. That change typically means better eating and more regular workouts, but it isn’t foolproof. There will be days when things…