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Living near trees makes people less stressed by boosting their brain

October 26, 2017 Loknath DasBoosting, Brain, by, Less, living, Makes, Near, People, Stressed, their, Trees

Living near an abundance of trees makes adults less stressed, according to new research. People who build their homes in the lap of mother nature may have a healthier brain and may be at lower risk of developing stress-related depression and anxiety disorders than those living near the urban green or wasteland, the research says. The findings showed that city dwellers are at a higher risk of psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia than countryside dwellers. This is because life in a city is full of noise…

Raghuram Rajan: Demonetisation put new interest burden on RBI as people found ways to convert black money

September 7, 2017 Loknath DasAs, Black, Burden:, convert, Demonetisation, Found, interest, Money, New, On, People, Put, Raghuram, Rajan:, RBI, to, Ways

The failure to stop dodgy cash coming back into the banking system after demonetisation has likely burdened the Reserve Bank of India with additional interest payments running into tens of thousands of crores, former governor of the central bank Raghuram Rajan said Thursday. Latest Reserve Bank of India data shows that all but 1% of the high-value bank notes demonetised on November 8 last year have returned to the banking system, meaning black money hoarders found ways to legitimise their cash that now earns interest. Rajan estimates this burden could be as…

Regular Intake of Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Old People

May 15, 2017 Loknath DasHelp, In, Intake, May, of, Old, Osteoporosis, People, Prevent, regular:, Yogurt

In most Indian households, dahi or yogurt is served as a side to team with spicy curries and stir-fries. Yogurt is known to contain numerous health benefits, particularly the ones spiked with probiotics. It is a great source of calcium, which we all know is an essential nutrient to boost bone health and keep them strong. However, many research studies show that most people do not meet their daily requirement of vitanin D and calcium, thereby putting them at risk of bone diseases like osteoporosis. The truth is that only…

Good news! Green tea may benefit people with bone-marrow disorders

February 12, 2017 Srijitabenefit, Bone-Marrow, disorders, Good, Green, May, news, People, Tea, With

The green tea that you drink to lose those extra pounds has many other powerful effects as a compound found in this ‘super-drink’ may have a life saving potential for people with bone-marrow disorders, reveals a study. The research appeared in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis in the U.S. and their German collaborators found that a compound epigallocatechine-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol found in green tea leaves, may be of particular benefit to patients struggling with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis, often-fatal medical complications associated…

7 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency People Often Ignore

January 31, 2017 Srijita7, and, D, Deficiency, ignore, of, Often, People, signs, symptoms:, Vitamin

Once considered an ageing problem, vitamin deficiencies have now become very common amongst all ages – especially teenagers and adolescents. It is during the growing years that one needs an extra dose of healthy vitamins and nutrients but instead of loading up on a balanced diet most people seem to be depending on supplements to meet various vitamin deficiencies that perhaps their diet cannot fulfil. Our sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and need for convenience are all to blame. Vitamin D is one such essential nutrient that helps your bones…

5 Healthy Snacks for People With (or Without!) Diabetes

January 30, 2017 Srijita5%;, Diabetes, for, Healthy, or, People, Snacks, With, Without

Yes, you can snack if you have diabetes When your stomach starts to rumble, you need a snack that can curb your hunger without blowing your blood sugar. Just like meals, snacks should be a combination of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Aim for one that consists of 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and 100 to 200 calories (depending on your meal plan and medication). Here are five that typically get a seal of approval from diabetes educators and nutritionists. Whole-grain crackers, grapes, and cottage cheese Nutrient-rich whole grains like…