Health
- Saviour or marketing mirage? Exploring real impact of vitamin C for effective skincare choices
Dermatologists on TikTok often recommend vitamin C serums and creams for improving skin health. However, a review published in The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found mixed results regarding the effectiveness of vitamin C formulations.
- Say cheese! From lowering blood pressure to promoting gut health, 4 benefits of adding cheese to your diet
Although often considered anathema to those aiming for weight loss or living with lactose intolerance, cheese continues to be a delicacy for many.
- Researchers discover pre-existing heart conditions can worsen due to body's inflammatory response to Covid
Researchers at New York University (NYU) Langone Health have found that Covid-19 can trigger an immune response in the fatty deposits lining the blood vessels of the heart, leading to disrupted blood flow and worsening pre-existing heart conditions.
- World Heart Day: 27 per cent of deaths in India, are caused by cardiovascular diseases
- A dose of creatine may help relieve long Covid symptoms
Creatine is already shown to be safe and has minimal side-effects. It's also reasonably inexpensive and easy to take each day. Given there are still limited treatments for long COVID, this is certainly a worthwhile area to investigate further.
- Research finds exposure to air pollution can lead to increased stroke risk within 5 days
A recent study published in the journal Neurology suggests that short-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of stroke. The meta-analysis reviewed 110 studies and found that higher concentrations of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide were associated with an increased risk of stroke.
- New research discovers blood substances vital for identifying long Covid patients
Scientists have identified blood biomarkers for long Covid that could accurately distinguish patients with the disease. These biomarkers include increased antibody circulation and lower levels of the hormone cortisol.
New study finds link between Covid antiviral drug & virus mutations
Study shows stem cell therapy can be helpful in reducing Alzheimer's symptoms
- Healthy lungs are the key to longevity; 5 foods that can prevent respiratory problems
Weak lungs impacts our respiratory system, leading to a shorter span of life. Following the right diet and being more active can protect our lungs from oxidative stress.
- India is working out on Wednesdays and Fridays, reveals Spotify data
The number of workout playlists created by Spotify users in India increased by 192 per cent between early 2020 and 2021. The most popular days for streaming workout music are Wednesdays and Fridays. Users are seeking music for various types of workouts, with a preference for local language playlists.
- The science of sleep: Study reveals how brain wiring influences bedtime preparation for survival
Researchers at Imperial College London conducted a study on mice and discovered that when the mice became tired, their brains triggered a behaviour known as "nest building," or preparing for sleep. The study involved keeping the mice awake by presenting them with toys and observing their brain activity using optogenetics.
- Direction of nerve cells is critical for restoring spinal cord after injury, says study
Scientists at the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) have found that directing and nudging nerve cells is crucial for restoring the ability to walk in mice with spinal cord injuries.
- If you have a desk job with long hours, you are vulnerable to diabetes & cancer; simple tip to counter harmful effects of sitting
Researchers in Western's School of Kinesiology have noted that those who often find themselves seated for up to 80 per cent of their workday make themselves vulnerable to potential health risks like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- WHO report reveals 5.8 million patients are under hypertension treatment in India; drug availability remains biggest issue
The Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) has treated around 5.8 million hypertension patients across 27 states in India. The availability of medicines has been identified as the main challenge.
World Alzheimer’s Day: Learn about the cognitive condition that affects 8.8 mn elderly in India
Have a case of painful heels? Plantar fasciitis may be the culprit
- Hypertension can shorten your lifespan: First-ever WHO report says 1 in 3 adults affected by this 'silent death'; ways to keep condition at bay
As per the report, the number of people living with hypertension (with blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg) doubled between 1990 and 2019, from 650 million to 1.3 billion! To make matters worse, nearly half of these people are not aware of their ordeal.
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