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A few years ago, I was asked to give a talk about “mental health” to leaders, laborers, and businessmen from the agriculture industry. It was a strange request, of course, because this was a totally different field, filled with folks who have a different kind of expertise. Also, I was the only speaker tasked to…
When you dream of jetting off to somewhere warm and sunny, you likely picture a beach with temperatures in the 80s or maybe 90s—not a desert that gets up to 130 degrees. But for those with extremely hot destinations on their must-visit lists, these steamy cities and barren stretches of baking dirt are of particular…
According to the International Society of Nephrology, more than 850 million worldwide have some form of kidney disease. Moreover, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease worldwide is 10.4 percent among men and 11.8 percent among women. Moreover, our fast-paced lifestyle and unhealthy food choices are also having an impact on kidney health. Therefore, it becomes…
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Replacing just 30 minutes of sedentary time with workouts is associated with more than 61 percent lower risk of heart issues The more you sit and follow a sedentary lifestyle, the higher your risk of disease—including heart issues like heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. Experts believe too much sitting not just…
image: Dr. Sara Mahdavi, BSc, HBSc, RD, MSc, PhD, was a post-doctoral fellow at T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University while conducting research on nutrition, genetics and women’s heath as a part of her research fellowship training at Harvard University. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty…
Still, it wasn’t until a decade ago, when a study found that the microbiomes of professional rugby players were more diverse than those of sedentary people, that scientists realised the myokines may also interact with the gut. Elite athletes tend to have a better diet than the average person, which affects the diversity of the…
Whether your vacation plans involve a romantic getaway to a faraway locale or just a summer visit with the grandkids, odds are an airplane will be involved. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Whether your vacation plans involve a romantic getaway to a faraway…
If you enjoy a cup or two of coffee each day, here’s some good news — a new study suggests that drinking coffee in your 50s may help you stay healthier as you grow older. Researchers found that women who drank one to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day were more likely to reach…
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI), Karnal, on Tuesday celebrated International Bicycle Day by organising a cycle rally in a bid to promote the benefits of cycling among staff and students. Advertisement The event aimed to raise awareness about leading a healthy lifestyle and contributing to environmental sustainability. The rally was flagged off and led by…