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A recent study has revealed that one of the biggest reason behind the weak memory of children is the deficiency of essential minerals like zinc and iron. It claims that children aged between 6 to 11 years of age have lower levels of iron and zinc mainly because of the lack of healthy food. Further studies showed that when these children were given these essential nutrients through healthy food continuously for 3 months, they showed significant improvement in the memory.
Urinary tract infections are those which occur within the urinary system in the bladder, urethra or even kidneys. A new study has revealed that drinking about 250ml of fresh cranberry juice regularly reduces the risk of such infections by almost 40%. This juice can also reduce the intake of your antibiotics. Since cranberries have certain powerful compounds which keep the bacteria from spreading the infection, it’s better to consume the juice than gulping those antibiotics.
The argument has risen because on one hand eggs are an excellent source of proteins and on another hand, it is believed that they increase the risk of heart diseases because of their high cholesterol content. Our liver produces cholesterol when to eat cholesterol-rich foods like eggs. However, studies have proved that consuming eggs has very fewer effects on heart diseases and is far more beneficial than harmful. However, keep monitoring your health.
People who love coffee and like attend music concerts or are frequent air travelers should be conscious of their coffee intake as a new study has revealed that caffeine has an adverse impact on hearing. Caffeine can severely damage hearing recovery ability of the person as research suggests that such a loud exposure, when coupled with 25mg of caffeine, has a negative impact on hearing recovery. Hence, be conscious of your caffeine intake.
Everyone is concerned about older parents and their health. A recent study has come up with one more thing you can do for their health which is let them create a special bond with pets and take them for walking. This helps in lowei their BMI (body mass index) and also lesser doctor visits. Additional perks of letting them go for a walk is it increases their social circle which also proves healthy.
You are at a risk of developing tooth decay if they are very sensitive to hot/cold foods and if not treated at the right time, it can lead to severe issues. To avoid these problems, you must control your regular habits such as consuming sugary drinks, chewing vitamin pills, biting nails, using toothpicks, drinking alcohol and taking painkillers. Brush teeth slowly and steadily and visit dentist if there are cavities.
Jaggery is a sweetener, unrefined sugar extracted from sugar cane or palm, becoming popular as a healthy alternative to sugar. It has a better nutritional profile that ordinary sugar but is high in calories. It is said to improve the immune system, digestion, and liver health but there is no substantial evidence to support the same. However, eating any source of sugar leads to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
It is said that for a child to grow, equal effort is required by both the parents. But a recent study has shown that children who are brought up by single mothers are equally well-adjusted and healthy. The study showed that there was no substantial difference between children brought up in both the scenarios. It is important to receive proper nutritional and health care to ensure a healthy growth of the child.
The home environment can have a serious impact on the growth of the children, especially in their formative years and adolescence. A parenting skill involves an ability to hear and an ability to talk which considerably reduces the chances of losing a child which means, if the child does have anyone to open up to at home, the damage can be severe. A study has proved that the biggest reason behind children’s failed emotional existence is a lack of communication with parents.
For gaining weight in a healthy way you need to consume in larger quantities and get bigger, but at the same time, you must also avoid unhealthy weight gain leading to fat accumulation. The first step is to intake at least 500 extra calories daily to gain weight in a week. Keep exercising and lifting weights but also ensure that you get a proper 8-hour sleep because that is the time when muscles grow faster. Start eating more fruits and veggies and have a protein rich diet. Maintain your intake of carbs and monitor your progress weekly.
Contradicting the popular belief, a news in the market which will make everyone happy is that Pasta does not really contribute much to weight gain. Those who avoid this awesome Italian dish with a fear of becoming obese can free themselves from the fear and start consuming it again. Moreover, it is also observed that Pasta is associated with a decrease in BMI. It is concluded that Mediterranean diet, when consumed in moderate quantity respecting the variety of elements, is good for your health.
Influencing the kids to make healthy food choices has become a lot easier for parents as researchers have observed that children who are exposed to animated cartoon characters taking the shapes of healthy vegetables such as cucumber or carrots, prefer to eat salads on their own. The findings show that such a marketing of vegetables in lunchrooms of school tripled the number of students preferring items from salads bar. Moreover, such interventions also showed improvements in the nutrition and performance of students in school.
The best way to handle a cough, sore throat, asthma, infections or breathing issues is with the help of a powerful natural antibiotic. A healthy mixture of 6 garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons of ACV, half a cup of honey and water can be a powerful natural remedy to boost immunity. Crush the garlic first, then mix all the ingredients and store it for the entire night. Strain the liquid in the morning then store it in another container. Consume 5 drops daily to boost immunity and if you are infected, take a teaspoon every 2 hours.
Want to improve your skin using natural ingredients? Try the mixture of milk and saffron which can be easily prepared and helps you look younger. Saffron has been known to reduce the dry skin and slowly remove tan. The mixture of milk and saffron lightens the skin and makes it little softer. It has a healing effect on the skin which sort of helps to reduce acne. This mixture also helps to tone your skin and make you look fresh.
No, you are not crazy and this is not unbelievable. It does happen that the same sounds are heard in an entirely different manner by different people. This is because of the differences in our individual skull structure or our bone density. Even the smallest differences can lead to a change in the ways those sounds are received by our brain. This changes the frequency at which our bones vibrate as we hear those sounds.
Does drinking coffee make you rush to the commode after a while? Don’t worry, there is a scientific study which says it might have something to do with acidity. Coffee has been known to make digestion smoother and stimulate large intestine within four minutes of indigestion. This has been verified with the scientists but however, they are not sure about which compound in the coffee is responsible for that.
It might come as a surprise to a lot of you but sweat is odourless! The process of sweating is natural which helps in regulating the body’s internal temperature. As the sweat evaporates from the surface of your skin, it helps to cool the body by removing the excess heat. The bacteria on the hair and the skin metabolise the proteins and fatty acids present in the sweat which produces an unpleasant scent. Hence, the fact remains, the sweat is odourless.
A traditional South American drink, Yerba Mate, having the strength of coffee, health benefits of tea and providing the joy of chocolate is gaining worldwide popularity. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants containing beneficial plant nutrients. It also contains good amount of caffeine which increases energy level and boosts mental focus. It may protect against infections and boost the immune system. It aids in weight loss and may improve physical performance.
Are you a junk foodie and looking for ways to stop the cravings and reduce appetite? A new research has suggested that a powdered food supplement can be of great help in reducing the craving of junk food, based on the molecule produced by bacteria in our gut. The results have earlier shown that the compound produced signals the brain to reduce appetite.
According to a study, it requires a constant effort and patience to keep a secret. Keeping a secret is actually quite bad for your health as it increases your stress. The stress hormone levels of the people holding secrets are bound to go up. It is also observed that when people release any secrets, their health improves notably. However, this depends on how deep and serious the secret is.