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Moms-to-be, here’s why you should avoid drinking from plastic bottles

March 20, 2018 Loknath Das'Plastic', Avoid, Bottles?, Drinking, From, Here's, moms-to-be, Should, Why, You

Pregnant women who drink from plastic bottles may be harming their children’s brain development, according to a recent study. The research in mice provides an explanation for how exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated “safe” human exposure level, can lead to altered brain development and behaviour later in life. A previous study showed that pregnant women drinking from plastic bottles may have obese children. BPA is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including water bottles, paper…

Here’s how you can get a good night’s rest during pregnancy

March 20, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Can, During, Get, Good, Here's, How, Night's, Pregnancy?, rest, You

From glowing with the excitement of a life growing inside to the amount of pampering experienced by expectant mothers, the duration of pregnancy is often said to be one of the most exhilarating experiences a woman can have. However, apart from receiving the care showered by others, expectant mothers should be careful about getting perfect sleep too. Sleep is a significant aspect that plays a crucial role in the health of the mother and baby. Ankit Garg, co-founder and CEO of Wakefit.co and Devrath Vijay, founder of the functional training…

Wondering which cooking oil is good for you? Here are the pros and cons of canola oil

March 17, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Canola, cons, Cooking, for, Good, Here, Is, of, Oil, pros, The, Which, Wondering, You

Even as a recent canola oil study linking its consumption with worsening memories in mice triggered fear among consumers, a lot of research conducted over the past decade have underlined many health benefits of this dietary oil derived from rapeseed. High in monounsaturated fatty acids, canola oil was shown to have beneficial effects in people with obesity and diabetes. Some studies also linked consumption of this oil with reduced cancer risk and enhanced intelligence in children. A study published in the journal Obesity towards the end of 2016 showed that including…

Get plenty of sunshine. Vitamin D may protect you from certain types of cancers

March 17, 2018 Loknath Dascancers, certain, D, From, Get, May, of, plenty, Protect, sunshine., types, Vitamin, You

Higher levels of Vitamin D in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of developing certain cancers, according to a new study. “These findings support the hypothesis that Vitamin D has protective effects against cancers at many sites,” researchers reported in a study published in The BMJ medical journal. Vitamin D is made by the skin in response to sunlight. By maintaining calcium levels in the body, it helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. While the benefits of Vitamin D on bone health are well known, there…

Warning: How Safe are You and Your Employees from Your WiFi and Mobile Devices?

March 14, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Devices, Employees, From, How, Mobile, safe, warning, Wifi, You, Your

hould you need to worry about radiation from your WiFi? Before I delve straight into answering that question, I guess I need to clear up a few of the basics first like: “what exactly is WiFi radiation?” So here you go. WiFi Radiation: What You Should Know Most WiFi devices emit RF (radio-frequency) radiation (or microwave radiation) 24 hours a day. This radiation is more or less the same type used by microwave ovens for cooking food. A microwave oven bombards your food container with microwave radiation. This produces molecular friction which…

Dear women, are you over 40? Get these seven medical tests done for a healthy life

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das'Seven, 40, a, Are, Dear, Done, for, Get, Healthy, Life, medical, Over, Tests, these, Women, You

Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems: decrease in bone density, hormonal changes, stress, depression, among others. “Being proactive towards your health can prevent several problems. Go for regular health checkups, stay healthier, sharper, more energetic, and more fulfilled for years to come. There are a bunch of tests that can prevent and detect many diseases early,” suggests Dr. Ravi Gaur, COO, Oncquest Lab. Here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years: – Pelvic…