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These are the foods you must eat to protect yourself from hot summer. Carrots contain good content of beta-carotene which protects you against sun. Pomegranate is rich in antioxidant content and ellagic acid which help substantially in providing protection from UVA and UVB rays. Similarly, strawberry is also packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C which protect from free radical damage. Additionally, green tea contains tannic acid which helps to soothe the sunburns.
For the first time, scientists have found a gene that can explain as to why some people appear younger and youthful than other people at the same age. Apparently there is a gene called MC1R and variation in it can bring out that difference. This effect and process of the body can be controlled and maintained with the consumption of ginger. There are a lot of other benefits as well of consuming ginger on a regular basis in your diet.
A new study claims that by sniffing the aroma of rosemary oil can possibly improve the brainpower or memory of elderly people. Researchers have focused on prospective memory which refers to the ability of the mind to remember certain events that are going to occur in future and to complete the ongoing tasks at particular times. With respect to mood, rosemary substantially improved alertness and lavender increased calmness and contentedness.
1- Limit your calories as you grow older. 2- Add some nuts to your daily diet. 3- Add turmeric to your diet. 4- Eat plenty of plant foods. 5- Regular exercise of more than 60mins. 6- Put out bad habits like smoking and alcohol. 7- Prioritize whatever makes you happy. 8- Meditate or find ways to reduce stress and anxiety. 9- Nurture close relationships. 10- Be conscientious. 11- Consume moderate amount and Tea and Coffee. 12- Have a proper sleep routine.
Stiffness index is directly linked to the quality of bones and a recent study claims that endurance running training has a good effect on it. The results of the study confirm that the longer you run the better it is to prevent the progressive decline in mineral density of bone which occurs with age. Training to compete in endurance races helps to modify the mechanism of the calcaneus, a bone in our foot that forms the heel. Hence, keep running.
A study has recently found that consuming bananas regularly might be very healthy for eyes to keep away blindness or vision-related diseases. They are a good supply of carotenoids which are the compounds responsible for turning the fruits and veggies orange, yellow or red and then get converted into Vitamin A. They are extremely good for eye health. Bananas are anyway a superfood for children because of their sweetness, portion size, texture, availability, and cost.
The fat stored in the body is affected by our exposure to chemicals which are found in everyday products like soap, plastics or nail polish, according to a new study. The plastic receives its bendy stretch from a chemical called Phthalates. These chemicals are harmful to the health if they enter the body. It may lead to several diseases including obesity. Obesity is a big concern in humans today and of course, genetic components contribute to the development of obesity.
If you cut on sleep, you will not only make your days drowsy but also affect your cholesterol metabolism i.e. good cholesterol which affects the blood vessels in your body. Studies show that one week of insufficient sleep leads to a weaker immune system and metabolism. Statistics show that most of the people suffering from sleep loss had fewer high-density HDL lipoproteins which are good cholesterols compared to those who get enough sleep.