METABOLIC DISORDER
Attention ladies! These foods can add years to your life, shows study
The Mediterranean diet includes plenty of nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Meals are often cooked with olive oil and include moderate amounts of fish, poultry, dairy, and eggs. Red meat and sweets are rarely eaten.
Study finds Mediterranean diet is linked to lower mortality risk in women
A recent study suggests that women adhering to the Mediterranean diet have a 23% lower risk of premature death. This largely plant-based diet, rich in nuts, fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, reduces cholesterol, obesity, and insulin resistance, lowering the risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes and heart disease. The research, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, followed over 25,000 US women for up to 25 years, highlighting the diet's potential in promoting longevity and reducing mortality, including cancer-related deaths.
On hottest days, risk of hospitalisation doubled in people having sugar, BP problems: Spanish study
A study in Spain found that extreme heat doubles the risk of hospitalisation for people with metabolic disorders, obesity, and diabetes. Higher air pollution levels worsen the risk. Heat also affects blood pressure, leading to increased hospital admissions. Men are at higher risk for injuries, while women are at higher risk for infectious, hormonal, respiratory, and urinary diseases.
World Hypertension Day: Identifying risks, monitoring high BP, and adopting preventive measures to address this silent killer
To address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV, brings a special World Hypertension Day episode titled ‘The Brain, The Heart, and The Kidney: The Trifecta of Hypertension’, featuring a panel of esteemed experts, Dr. Ajit Mehta, Dr Soumik Chaudhuri, and Dr. Basavaraj G S. This significant discussion aimed to address the critical connection between hypertension and our vital organs. Here are the highlights.
Uphill Battle: Navigating the Complexities of Diabetes Management
Managing type 2 diabetes involves crucial lifestyle changes for blood sugar control, mental health support, weight management, nutrition therapy, stress management, physical activity, and glucose regulation.
Do you work night shifts? Here's what you need to know about the risks
A study by scientists at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reveals the detrimental effects of working night shifts on health. Volunteers underwent simulated night or day shifts for three days to assess internal biological rhythms, published in Proteome Research.
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Let’s talk prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes: Here’s an essential guide to navigating this metabolic disorder
India’s distinguished diabetologists share essential insights into preventing and course-correcting prediabetes in the first episode of the USV informative multimedia series titled ‘Beat Diabetes Win Life’ series, aiming to spread awareness about lesser-talked-about aspects of diabetes care and management. Catch exclusive snippets of the panel discussion as the experts dive into the potential risks of this often-overlooked metabolic disorder and suggest straightforward practices to prevent or even reverse it.
Bid gut problems goodbye the delicious way! 5 Indian probiotic food items that are yummy & great for your digestion
Probiotics are ‘friendly’ bacteria/germs that reside in our gut or intestines. Consuming probiotic-rich food items can do wonders for your gut health!
Do you really need that antibiotic?
Swallowing an antibiotic is like carpet-bombing the trillions of microorganisms that live in the gut, killing not just the bad but the good, too, said Dr. Martin Blaser, author of the book "Missing Microbes" and director of the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine at Rutgers University. Drug-resistant bacteria are already in all of us; beneficial bacteria help keep them controlled. When an antibiotic wipes out beneficial bacteria, the resistant bugs can flourish, making present and future infections harder to treat
Not getting enough sleep at night? It could lead to a pot belly, study reveals
Visceral fat, also known as the 'hidden fat', is the most dangerous kind of fat.
You can't catch up on days of sleep. Being deprived of snooze time may cause long-lasting brain damage
Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Role of stress in mental illness. Learning how to cope
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing an extremely traumatic or stressful event.
Zydus Cadila launches new product for COPD patients in India
Drug firm Zydus Cadila on Thursday said it is launching pressurized metered dose inhaler for patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in India.
Keep track of your metabolism and nutrition with Lumen: The Pocket Nutritionist that we always wanted
Thanks to technology, metabolic testing that was once available only in expensive laboratory or hospital settings, can now be done at home!
Artificial, small molecules may help tackle heart attack & other cardiovascular disorders
A 2018 Lancet study says, India accounts for about a fifth of cardiovascular deaths globally.
Magic of melody: Music therapy can ease anxiety disorders, and speeds up recovery too
Using music to get better, both mentally and physically, can pay rich dividends.
Docs pitch for mandatory newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism
Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) is a rare genetic (inherited) disorder in which the body cannot properly turn food into energy.
Lupin gets USFDA nod for antidepressant drug
The capsules are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Lupin said.
Now, a machine-learning algorithm may help brewers to have greater control over flavour of beer
This may also prove beneficial to develop personalised treatments for metabolic disorders.
Working night shifts? It may increase risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke
Liver, gut and pancreas have separate biological clocks and a mind of their own.
Are you sure your lean body isn't a result of an eating disorder?
Trying to live up to impossible body images leads a lot of youngsters to eating disorders and other health problems.
Your body's reaction to caffeine may help detect Parkinson's disease
People with the neuro-degenerative disorder have significantly lower levels of caffeine in their blood.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Everything you need to know about the disorder
Though diagnosis of IBS often takes time, it can be managed well with proper diet and lifestyle.
Get a regular eye check-up! It not only protects your vision, but can also help detect cancer, diabetes
Eye doctors are among the first to spot underlying health problems, here are some illnesses that doctors may find when they examine your eyes.
Want to tackle obesity? Cinnamon can help
Consumption of around 3 grams of cinnamon powder every day can help reduce obesity and tackle metabolic disorders.
Are you having enough proteins? If not, add these proteins to your diet
A healthy plate is one that has right combination of carbohydrates, proteins & fats. Indian meals rarely qualify on this count.
Do you travel often? This new method can help you deal with jet lag
The negative impacts of jet lag and shift work could be significantly reduced if it were possible to reset our 24-hour natural circadian.
Vitamin D deficiency increases vulnerability to diseases: IMA
The Indian Medical Association today cautioned about the health risks caused by Vitamin D deficiency and called for a mass awareness drive.
Indians take to 'unhealthy' sugary beverages in a big way
Apart from sugary beverages, Indians consumed milkshakes, sweetened buttermilk or lassi which are high in calories & glycemic load, a study showed.
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