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Oestrogen patch may cut Alzheimer’s risk in some women

July 14, 2016 SrijitaAlzheimer's, Cut, In, May, Oestrogen, patch, Risk, Some, Women

Administering the primary female sex hormone oestrogen via a skin patch shortly after menopause may reduce Alzheimer’s risk in women, suggests new research. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, found that newly postmenopausal women who received oestrogen via a skin patch had reduced beta-amyloid deposits, the sticky plaques found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. “This study showed, for the first time, that the brain amyloid deposition — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease — is reduced in newly postmenopausal women who received 17beta-Estradiol patch form…

Women need proper Zzzs while men can get away with napping

July 13, 2016 Srijitaaway, Can, Get, Men, napping, Need, proper, While, With, Women, Zzzs

Does too little sleep leave you feeling groggy and not your male partner? Turns out, you’re not alone in this particular battle of the sexes. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute analysed the sleep patterns of 160 adults to consider how sleep affects intellectual capacity and found that getting a good night’s sleep boosts women’s brain power, while men benefit from shorter naps, the Independent reported. The researchers monitored the cohort’s sleep patterns, as well as performing intelligence tests on them to assess their reasoning and problem solving skills, Mail…

Food Insecurity Predicts Obesity for Young Women

July 12, 2016 SrijitaFood., for, Insecurity, Obesity, Predicts, Women, Young

Females are prone to obesity in early adulthood owing to prolonged periods of food insecurity and harsh parenting practices, suggested a study. According to the study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, food deprivation when combined with other stressors such as harsh parenting, impacts a teen’s development. A new study by Iowa State University researchers suggests that when these years include prolonged periods of food insecurity coupled with harsh parenting practices. “When females who are normal weight in their early adolescence experience food insecurity, something is happening in their…

10 cruel things men do to women

July 8, 2016 Srijita10', cruel, Do, Men, Things, to, Women

Love him or hate him, but you can’t ignore him – yes, we are talking about the man of your life. He’s probably the most loving creature in your life, but he can also be the perpetual torture in ways more than one. Here, we bring the top 10 cruel things that men do to women… 1. Having the biggest ego: Ever wondered why men hate taking directions and prefer hunting out the place on their own, even if it means 2 hours delay and waste of gas. Well,…

5 worst diet mistakes smart women make

July 7, 2016 Srijita5%;, Diet:, Make, Mistakes, Smart, Women, worst

1. Eating six mini ‘meals’ everyday The idea might be to put a little something in the stomach to cut down hunger, but this is where the trap is. Frequent meals that stop you from bingeing are supposed to be smaller, but women often turn these into regular dining portions, that can go upto 400 calories each. A big no-no! How to fix it: Make a list or diary chart that tracks what you should eat and simply stick to that. 2. Overdressing the salad Ok, so you’re staring at…

lengthy work Hours put women susceptible to life-Threatening diseases

June 26, 2016 Srijitadiseases, hours, lengthy, life-Threatening, Put, susceptible, to, Women, work

girls who work 60 hours or greater according to week throughout the bulk in their careers had been found to be at high hazard of diabetes, most cancers, heart hassle and arthritis, says a look at.”ladies — specially girls who have to juggle a couple of roles — feel the outcomes of extensive work studies and which could set the desk for a spread of ailments and incapacity,” stated lead author Allard Dembe from the Ohio state college.The hazard starts to climb while women put in extra than forty hours…