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Do you suffer from psoriasis? Beware, you may be at higher risk of type 2 diabetes

November 21, 2017 Loknath Das2, at, be, beware!, Diabetes, Do, From, higher, May, of, Psoriasis, Risk, suffer, type, You

People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing Type-2 diabetes than those without the condition, and the risk increases dramatically based on the severity of the disease, says a study. Psoriasis is a disease of the immune system in which inflammation causes skin cells to multiply faster than normal. They cause raised, red patches covered by silvery scales when they reach the surface of the skin and die. It is significant as the number of Indians with diabetes likely to double in next decade. People with psoriasis that covers…

Dear ladies, exercise daily. Survey finds 60% urban Indian women at risk of diabetes

November 21, 2017 Loknath Das60, at, Daily, Dear, Diabetes, exercise:, Finds, Indian, ladies, of, Risk, Survey, Urban, Women

Over 60% of urban Indian women do not follow a regular exercise regime, which puts them at increased risk of diabetes, according to the results of a new survey. Released on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the survey conducted by diabetes care company Novo Nordisk India also showed that 73% of urban women in the country are unaware of gestational diabetes and its related health risks for the next generation. For the survey, over 1,000 women, belonging to the age group of 18-65 years were interviewed to draw insights…

Ladies, eat well. Being underweight could put you at greater risk of early menopause

November 2, 2017 Loknath Dasat, being, Could, Early, Eat, greater, ladies, menopause, of, Put, Risk, underweight, Well, You

Women who were underweight as teenagers or in their mid-30s are at greater risk of facing an early menopause compared to lean or normal weight women, researchers have warned. Early menopause, defined as naturally occurring menopause before age 45, is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions such as cognitive decline, osteoporosis and premature death. The results showed that women who were underweight at any age (BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m2) had a significant, 30% increased risk of early menopause compared with lean or…

Forgetting things but unaware of it? You may be at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

October 22, 2017 Loknath DasAlzheimer's, at, be, but, developing, Disease, Forgetting, It, May, of, Risk, Things, Unaware, You

Canadian researchers have found that although memory loss is an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, it is those who are unaware of the problem that are more likely to go on to develop the condition. Carried out by researchers at Ontario’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the new study is believed to be the largest of its kind on illness awareness, looking at data on 1,062 people. Earlier research said that menopause could trigger Alzheimer’s, but a diet rich in antioxidants could help. Participants were aged 55 to 90,…

Want to avoid risk of bowel cancer? Cut processed red meat, alcohol from your diet

September 14, 2017 Loknath DasAlcohol, Avoid, Bowel, Cancer, Cut, Diet:, From, meat, of, processed, Red, Risk, to, Want, Your

Are you a meat lover? We have some important news for you. According to a new study, a group of researchers have found strong evidence of links between lifestyle and colorectal cancer risk. Physical activity and whole grains lowers risk of this cancer; too much alcohol and red meat, processed meats and obesity increase the risk. Eating whole grains daily, such as brown rice or whole-wheat bread, reduces colorectal cancer risk, with the more you eat the lower the risk and there was strong evidence that physical activity protects against colon cancer. Edward…

Do your kids skip breakfast? Here’s how doing so puts their health at great risk

August 25, 2017 Loknath Dasat, Breakfast, Do, doing, Great, Health, Here's, How, Kids, puts, Risk, Skip, So, their, Your

Is it “too early” to eat? Is there no time before school? Your children may be putting themselves at risk of malnutrition by skipping breakfast. A study by the King’s College London found that children who skip breakfast regularly may not be consuming the recommended daily amounts of key nutrients required for growth and development. Children who ate breakfast every day were deemed to have overall superior nutritional profiles compared to those who didn’t. While the study was unable to identify a causal link, these children were found to have…