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How to Eat Dragon Fruit: 5 Delicious Ways to Try it

July 18, 2016 Srijita5%;, delicious:, Dragon, Eat, Fruit, How, It, to, Try, Ways

A popular fruit throughout Southeast Asia, in India, however, dragon fruit garners very less attention. Often seen in the exotic fruit section of the supermarkets, the bright pink and scaly fruit could be a little intimidating at first sight. It belongs to the cactus family, and its reference to dragons is probably due to its scaly outer skin. But get past your inhibitions and you will discover that it is a delicious fruit that can be enjoyed in a number of ways. It is also commonly known as Pitaya. Dragon…

Vaccine development necessary to end the AIDS epidemic

July 18, 2016 SrijitaAIDS, development, End, epidemic, necessary, The, to, vaccine

A team from International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), led by President and CEO, Mark Feinberg, will be encouraging the global response to end HIV at the 21st International AIDS Conference, in Durban, South Africa. Researchers, policy makers, people living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic will be present to discuss new scientific knowledge and offer opportunities for structured dialogue on major issues facing the global response to the epidemic. The conference is important for both India and Africa, as they are looked upon as key players…

Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers

July 15, 2016 Srijitaand, cancers, drinks, for, Other, rare, Risk, Soda, Some, sweet, tied, to

People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a Swedish study suggests. Little is known about the causes of biliary tract and gallbladder tumors, but emerging evidence suggests obesity as well as elevated blood sugar levels that are a hallmark of diabetes may increase the risk of these malignancies. Because sodas and other sugary drinks have been linked to high blood sugar and weight gain, researchers wondered if these beverages…

Power Salads: 5 Ways To Transform Dinner

July 15, 2016 Srijita5%;, Dinner, Power, Salads:, to, Transform, Ways

A spinach salad with strawberries, avocado and pine nuts is beautiful and delicious. Credit: Copyright 2016 Dreamstime A large plate bursting with colorful plants and topped with a zingy vinaigrette — a big salad — has been part of my regular dinner repertoire for years. Happily, this concept is finally getting the love it deserves as a result of today’s increased focus on plant-based diets. Forget the naked salads of the 1980s, cruelly deprived of dressing. Follow these five tips and get creative to make salad the star of tonight’s…

New Initiative Shows Path to Better Diabetes Control

July 15, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Control, Diabetes, initiative, New, Path, Shows, to

PhotoCredit:istock A low-cost healthcare model involving non-physician workers using computer tools can help diabetes patients double their likelihood of controlling the disease. According to a study conducted by researchers at AIIMS, Public Health Foundation of India, and the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University in Atlanta, the model can help patients to improve their blood sugar levels and manage the disease on their own. A trial conducted at ten clinical centres across India and Pakistan compared the diabetes-focused quality improvement (QI) strategy versus the usual care alternatives for heart…

How to do the Bridge Pose: Steps and Benefits of Setu Bandhasana

July 15, 2016 Srijitaand, Bandhasana, Benefits, Bridge, Do, How, of, Pose:, Setu, Steps, The, to

“Setu Bandhasana, when practiced in tandem with Pawanmuktasana works magic for spinal issues,” – Yogacharya Anoop, Chaitanya Foundation.A modern lifestyle, in most cases, is sedentary. We tend to get so caught up with our office work that physical activity often takes a backseat. Medical evidence time and again shows the ill effects of prolonged sitting to our health and well-being. While we try and incorporate little changes like taking the stairs or eating healthier, it almost always gets back to square one the minute we lose motivation. Waking up for…