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Binge-watchers, beware: You may be at greater risk of developing blood clots

November 24, 2017 Loknath Dasat, be, beware!, Binge-watchers, Blood, clots, developing, greater, May, of, Risk, You

Watching television for too long may double the chances of developing blood clots, a study has warned. Prolonged TV viewing has already been associated with heart disease, but this is the first study to look at blood clots in veins of the legs, arms, pelvis and lungs known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). Previous research has linked watching TV to impaired physical activity in older adults and poorer sleep quality and insomnia in young adults. “Watching TV itself is not bad, but we tend to snack and sit still for prolonged periods while watching,”…

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…

8 fruits to include in your diet if you have diabetes

November 20, 2017 Loknath Das8, Diabetes, Diet:, Fruits, Have, if, In, Include, to, You, Your

Diabetes has come to become one of the most dreaded offshoots of modern and hectic lifestyles. In such cases, fruits play a major role and can go a long way in helping keep a diabetes patient’s condition from worsening. *Pomegranates contain the richest combination of antioxidants, protecting you from free-radicals and chronic diseases. They play an important role in lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and resistance, which the body has against insulin. *Apple is a hypoglycaemic fruit which contains plenty of fibre that is an impeccable ingredient for a diabetic. It…

Marathon training: The what, when and how much you must eat to prepare for a race

November 20, 2017 Loknath Dasa, and, Eat, for, How, Marathon, much, Must, prepare, race, The, to, Training, What, When, You

Running a marathon is no small feat. Training for one is a process that requires time, dedication and proper nutrition. What you eat, in fact, plays the most important role in training for a race. Add to it when you eat — whether before or after the race. If you get it all right, breasting the tape on the finish line, in good time, would be one of your life’s most memorable feats. Simply put, watch out for what you eat in order to power through a long run. You…

9 Reasons Why You Should Drink Barley Grass Juice

November 13, 2017 Loknath Das9, Barley, Drink, Grass, Juice:, reasons, Should, Why, You

Barley grass is used the world over for a variety of culinary purposes. It’s used in soups and broths and also used to bake barley bread. In fact, some of you may even recall that barley malt is an important ingredient in the making of Beer. Barley is a proud member of the grass family and is, in fact, a major cereal consumed all over the world. You will shortly know why. Here are the nutritional figures so that you can relate to its heartwarming qualities which will render you…

5 High Fibre, Weight- Loss Friendly Snacks You Can Munch Through The Day

November 7, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, Can, Day, Fibre, Friendly, High;, Loss, Munch, Snacks, The, through, Weight, You

Struggling to shed those extra inches around your tummy? Tried all sorts of dieting, yet no trace of desired results? Well, let us tell you a secret. Weight loss is as much about what you are eating as it is about how much you are eating. Alongside proteins, experts always recommend upping your intake of fibre for those on a weight reduction diet. This is because a diet rich in fibre helps you manage your weight by keeping you full for longer and curbing unwanted cravings. It can even regulate the…