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To curb stress and pressure at work try to: Use your yearly leave every year to get a break from work. Escape the work environment amid lunch even for 10 minutes. Have a go at planning meetings amid work hours, not personal time. Constrain your overtime hours if you can. An attempt on leaving on time from work once in a while. Abstain from checking your email or work-related at off hours.
A government study has found about 5 different toxins, lead, heavy metals antimony, cadmium, chromium and the compound DEHP or Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in the cold drinks manufactured by two MNCs namely, PepsiCo and Coca-cola. The study was carried out on Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Coca-cola, 7up and Sprite from PET bottles they were in. Hence, beware of the health consequences!
The Coco de Mer palm tree is the one which gives us the earth’s largest fruit that weighs 42kg and the seeds of which weigh about 17kg. This fruit, the sea coconut, is known to require around six/seven years to culminate and additional two years to pullulate. A fully grown fruit has a diameter of about 50cm and carries the largest seeds in the kingdom of plants.
It is said and believed that dogs should be kept away from their favorite treat as it might be killing them to a certain extent. Various vet doctors have revealed they have seen several dogs coming for the surgery commonly because of blockage and damage caused by the tiny particles of bone. They said that the bone is dangerous for their body, especially the cooked one as it is liable to splinter. Even raw bone can be potentially harmful.
You probably should take a hint from the fact that a food poisoning expert has sworn himself off from these foods. Firstly raw oysters as they contain microbial growth that attacks your system. Unwashed vegetables as they have higher chances of contamination. They have also sworn not to eat raw sprouts and raw meat. Moreover, uncooked eggs are also harmful to the body along with unpasteurized milk and juices.
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.
It’s not a surprise that Mumbai is the most happening city of the country. According to a study, Mumbaikars consume unhealthy food and are leading a sedentary lifestyle but they are very much happy. This was a pan-India based survey which found that 4 people out of 10 in the city are having high cholesterol issues, which is a big risk for heart disease yet it is the happiest place compared to other big cities. It is believed that survey is an effective way to make people health conscious.
It can negatively impact the development in children if over the time they are getting less creative in their play. A study has warned, children who spend more than 15 minutes a day are less creative than those who solve puzzles or read books. Researchers have said that watching television for shorter span does not impact the creativity of the child. This new research is of extreme relevance to the producers’ of children’s television.
A study has found that the level of aggression in a person is measurable by their style or pattern of walking. It is observed that significant insights are derived from the walking style. It reveals that the exaggerated movement of the upper and lower body is a sign of aggression. Thus, the style of walking wherein the rotation is exaggerated will measure the aggression of a person. So if you are into flaunting or glamour, make sure you know how your acts are perceived to live a healthy life.
Fish is a rich source of protein, micronutrients, healthy fats and is considered as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. But the flip side is, larger and long-lived fish also come with a high level of mercury which is toxic. High levels of mercury is known to affect the neurological function and heart health of humans. There are various ways listed on how to eat fish safely which lower the risk of health issues. However, the health benefits outweigh the negative impact on consuming fish.