Child Health
Here is why jumping rope is one of the best workout exercises. As the jumping rope is aerobic in nature, it definitely is good for your heart. It is believed that your coordination skills tend to improve once you rope regularly. Several studies have shown that jumping boosts your brain power and enhances bone density. Since jumping challenges the lungs of your body, it can help you increase your breathing capacity.
Doctors have researched and have found a new cat-borne bacterial disease known as cat scratch fever. Apparently, this disease has some very serious complications. You can be affected by this by kissing cats or by touching their fur and then with the same hands, touching your face. This disease, Cat-scratch can be prevented if the population which is at risk and the pattern of the disease is identified.
You may be having Oral Allergy Syndrome if you feel itchy and tingling sensations on your lips after you eat peaches. People who are diagnosed with OAS find their mouths and throats to be itchy after they consume certain raw fruits and vegetables. However, the reactions of OAS are pretty mild. In Oral Allergy Syndrome, the pollen-like proteins which are present in those raw foods lead to a mouth specific reaction.
Not all the fruits are equally healthy. Some of them are really unique with respect to their health benefits. Following are the healthiest fruits in order of their nutritional and functional benefits. Grapefruit, Pineapple, Avocado, Blueberries, Apple, Pomegranate, Mango, Strawberries, Cranberries, Lemons, Durian, Watermelon, Blackberries, Oranges, Bananas, Red & Purple Grapes, Guava, Papaya and Cherries.
Some experts claim that it is a fact that there is actually no physiological need for breakfast. It does not boost metabolism and it is not very special compared to other meals. There is a phenomenon is known as the thermic effect of food which means digesting a meal slightly raises metabolism. However, frequent meals may increase the risk of colon cancer and skipping meals has quite a lot health benefits to offer. Hence, eat if you are hungry and don’t you are not but eat healthily.
Do you ever wish you had a better memory? It’s time to hack your mind. Here are few tips to help learn faster and train your mind. Like an old adage physically write down things to improve your memory. Other tips are to act like you are teaching for learning easily, eat smart foods, take breaks in between, tell a story about the things you want to remember or simply use an app to keep a track of your activities.
A study conducted by WHO which was recently made public said that in 2012, air pollution in India could have killed at least 6 lakh people. India ranks second in the world with regards to the absolute number of deaths due to air pollution. It comes just after China which has already witnessed 8 lakhs deaths due to the same. The report also noted that 80% of the people living in urban areas are exposed to dangerous air quality levels which exceed the limits stated by World Health Organisation.
An International study on a wide range of health indicators has been released on Thursday. It has ranked India 143rd among the 188 countries, citing a number of challenges, including mortality rates, hygiene, malaria and air pollution. For under-five mortality, India scored 39 points while for Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), it scored 28 points. On that note, we need to get our health and hygiene in control.
Due to air pollution, sedentary lifestyle, and unhygienic conditions, immunodeficiency has raised an alarming situation. According to the experts, at present, there is no authentic data to conclude this but it is no hidden fact that many numbers of urban kids are falling prey to common diseases every month. To check on this disease, India has been suggested to be careful and emphasize on newborn screening.
Many people consume bananas only when are yellow and ripe but even the green bananas, which have different taste and texture, are also healthy to consume. Green bananas are quite higher in starches which are converted into sugar when ripe. They help to keep the gut bacteria healthy and also increase the production of fatty acids which are essential for digestive health. People who are suffering from latex allergy should avoid consuming them.