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Cut down on drinks. Alcohol can raise chances of dementia

April 20, 2018 Loknath DasAlcohol, Can, chances, Cut, Dementia, Down, drinks, of, On, Raise

Turns out, alcohol consumption is one of the biggest risk factors for dementia. According to a new research conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, alcohol use disorders are the most important preventable risk factors for the onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia.A recent study also suggested that the number of drinks one had in a week could determine how long you will live. This study, conducted over one million adults diagnosed with dementia in France, looked specifically at the effect of alcohol use disorders and…

What does weight loss really depend on: Diet, genes or insulin levels?

March 6, 2018 Loknath Dasdepend, Diet:, Does, Genes, Insulin, Levels, Loss, On, or, really, Weight, What

A precision nutrition approach to weight loss didn’t hold up in a study testing low fat versus low carb depending on dieters’ DNA profiles. Previous research has suggested that a person’s insulin levels or certain genes could interact with different types of diets to influence weight loss. Stanford University researchers examined this idea with 600 overweight adults who underwent genetic and insulin testing before being randomly assigned to reduce fat or carbohydrate intake. Gene analyses identified variations linked with how the body processes fats or carbohydrates, which the researchers thought…

Amazon is buying Ring, a business that was once rejected on ‘Shark Tank’

February 28, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Amazon, business, Buying, Is, On, once, Rejected, Ring, Shark, Tank', That, Was

Adam Taylor | ABC | Shark Tank Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in season 5. Tuesday, Amazon agreed to buy Ring, a company that makes smart doorbells, according to representatives of both companies. “Ring’s home security products and services have delighted customers since day one. We’re excited to work with this talented team,” an Amazon spokesperson told CNBC Tuesday. While the official deal hasn’t yet been announced, it could cost Amazon over $1 billion, according to Reuters. Amazon buys digital doorbell maker Ring For Ring’s CEO and founder Jamie Siminoff, achieving…

Nokia 1 Variant Reportedly Spotted on US FCC Site

February 22, 2018 Loknath Das1, FCC, Nokia, On, Reportedly, Site, Spotted, US, Variant

HIGHLIGHTS Nokia TA-1071 has been spotted on the FCC site The smartphone is listed with 134mm of height and 50mm of width It is likely to be a Nokia 1 variant and could be unveiled at MWC 2018 While Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 is just around the corner, a secret Nokia handset with model number TA-1071 has been spotted on the US FCC website. The new Nokia phone appears to be a variant of the Nokia 1 that is already in the buzz world as one of the first Android Go devices. HMD Global is hosting a press conference on…

Research Review Focuses On Potential Health Benefits Of Pears

February 15, 2018 Loknath DasBenefits, focuses, Health, of, On, Pears, potential, Research, Review

HIGHLIGHTS Review of studies attempts to outline health benefits of pears. Pears are excellent sources of fiber, sorbitol and potassium. USDA guidelines recommend eating more fruits. Who doesn’t love to bite into the juicy, bright green pear? It’s as much a fruit to be eaten raw, as it’s a delight to cook with. Now new research review has systematically attempted to study the health benefits of pears, hinting that regular pear consumption might be healthier than we earlier thought, and might even aide weight loss, due to the presence of…

Munching On Burnt Toast? You Must Stop!

February 14, 2018 Loknath DasBurnt, Munching, Must, On, Stop, Toast, You

What’s better than a toasted bread slice for breakfast? It’s quick-to-make and quite filling at the same time. There must have been times when you would have ended up eating a burnt toast, considering you forgot setting a timer in your toaster. But, did you know that there might be a health risk linked to burnt toast? In fact, The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK had launched a campaign warning about cancer risks linked to eating burnt toast or any other foods that contained starch being cooked at…