Health
According to the experts, consumption of fitness supplements is enough to make men impotent. A recent survey has reported that about sixty to seventy percent of the health supplements that are sold in the market are non-registered and fake. Supplements consisting of anabolic steroids have been known to decrease fertility in men which lead to impotency. Moreover, supplements can also lead to severe heart diseases.
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.
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.
Around 98% of Indians are not provided with basic life-saving techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the time of sudden cardiac arrest, a study released on World Heart Day revealed. The study also revealed that about 6% of the population of our capital knew about CPR. Basically, CPR is performed in the state of emergency when our heart stops bleeding. It helps to save the brain from a permanent damage.
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.
If you think you precisely know what does “healthy” food stand for, the FDA would really want to hear from you. The current definition of “healthy” as per the FDA is described as “an implied nutrient content claim” which suggests that the food is consistent with the current dietary recommendations, particularly for cholesterol and fat. The problem with this definition is, it leaves a wide open space for interpretation of this term, as we have seen similar cases in the case of term “natural”. FDA is inclined to modify the definition of the term “healthy” food.
If you are experiencing any of these signs, it is recommended that you consult a physician. Bloating is the most common symptom of gluten intolerance which involves your belly feeling swollen after you eat. People who are gluten intolerant frequently experience constipation or diarrhea. Another most common symptom observed is the abdominal pain and they are usually more prone to migraines and depression. Several cases of joint and muscle pain have also been reported in gluten intolerant people.
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.
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.