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Eat Oranges To Ward Off Heart Disease And Diabetes

August 27, 2016 Srijitaand, Diabetes, Disease, Eat, Heart, Off, Oranges, to, ward

Fresh oranges can be enjoyed at anytime, anywhere. The fruit is low in calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Rich in dietary fiber, delicious and juicy – oranges contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals for overall well-being. An orange has over 170 different phytochemicals and more than 60 types of antioxidants! Another amazing fact is that oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral responsible for helping the heart function normally, A new study has found that higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and…

Weight Gain During Pregnancy May Lead To Preterm Birth

August 24, 2016 Srijitabirth, During, Gain, Lead, May, Pregnancy?, Preterm, to, Weight

Abnormalities in interval between pregnancies, mother’s body mass index (BMI) prior to pregnancy and the amount of weight gain in pregnancy can lead to preterm birth, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Maternal and Child Health Journal, showed that if these factors were modified, it could reduce the risk of premature births. “The highest risks for premature birth were in women who were underweight, had poor weight gain during pregnancy, or short periods of time between pregnancies. Excessive weight gain in obese women also increased…

You May Be Able to Lower Risk of Diabetic Vision-Loss By Eating Oily Fish

August 24, 2016 SrijitaAble, be, by, Diabetic, Eating, Fish, Lower, May, of, Oily, Risk, to, Vision-Loss, You

Eating oily fish twice in a week is equivalent to 500 mg per day of dietary omega-3, polyunsaturated fatty acids can decrease the risk of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in middle-aged and older individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finds a study. Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects eyes and has become a leading global cause of vision loss. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). The increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, coupled with an…

Anemia Tied to Worse Survival Odds After Stroke

August 24, 2016 SrijitaAfter, Anemia, Odds, Stroke, Survival, tied, to, worse

Some older adults with anemia may fare worse after a stroke, a study suggests, although the reason and the right treatment are still unclear. Anemia is common in older adults and has various causes, including a lack of red blood cells or low levels of hemoglobin, the proteins in red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. When researchers analyzed data on almost 30,000 stroke patients, they found anemia associated with almost twice the risk of dying in the first year after an ischemic stroke – the most common…

Replace Sugary Drink With Water to Cut Obesity

August 18, 2016 SrijitaCut, Drink, Obesity, replace;, Sugary, to, Water, With

Replacing one little calorie-laden sugary soda with water may significantly help reduce body weight as well as improve overall health, says a study. The findings showed that consuming additional calories from sugary beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee can increase risk of weight gain and obesity, as well as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Regardless of how many servings of sugar-sweetened beverages you consume, replacing even just one serving can be of benefit,” said Kiyah J. Duffey from Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg in US. Swapping one 8-ounce…

5 Smart Tricks to Boost Your Testosterone Levels

August 18, 2016 Srijita5%;, boost, Levels, Smart, Testosterone, to, Tricks, Your

Testosterone is a male sex hormone responsible for bone and muscle health, sperm production and hair growth. It stimulates development of the male secondary sexual characteristics that is produced mainly in the testes, and also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex. You can lose testosterone as you age, and even from chronic illnesses. Lower levels of testosterone or hypogonadism can result in a succession of problems, including low energy levels. According to a recent study at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, low levels of testosterone can increase…