The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that it has received 153 reports of novel H3N2 infections (H3N2v) since illnesses started surfacing in the middle of July in USA, nearly all of them in people who had contact with pigs or were around pigs at fairs.
Healthy Eating – Simple Strategies for Getting Healthy
While most people want to lose weight, get fitter, get healthier … it can be tough forming the habits. You need to eat healthily most … Read more
Friendship Day – 5 Best Friendship Day Quotes and Sayings
Take a moment to count your friends. Now ask yourself, how many of them are your true friends? You would be lucky to have at least one true friend. In most cases, people have friendly acquaintances, but very few true friends. Celebrate Friendship Day with these Friendship Day quotes.
Kaleidoscope in 21st Century
A kaleidoscope is an optical device consisting of mirrors that reflect images of bits of coloured glass or other objects in a symmetrical geometric design through a viewer. The design may be changed endlessly by rotating the section containing the loose fragments.
Acne – diet and nutrition role
Acne is the scientific term for a variety of skin problems, including pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, cysts, and nodules. Acne is the most common skin disease. … Read more
Simpler lifestyle better for women
A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and phthalates.
EDCs are linked to a number of adverse health complications including neuro-developmental delays, behavioral issues and fertility problems.
Assess your diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term and typically preventable condition that results in too much glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. The National … Read more
3 habits for weight loss – RCT research evidence
Three habits in your lifestyle are key to weight loss and sustained weight control, proved by a research study in US. A wide range of self-monitoring and diet-related behaviors and meal patterns impact weight change among overweight.
Menopausal hormone therapy increases blood pressure
Menopausal hormone therapy use is associated with higher odds of high blood pressure, according to research. Longer hormone use was associated with further increased odds of high blood pressure, although this association decreased with subjects’ ages.
Are Tattoos Safe?
I am seeing a rising trend in tattooing in India. Even on Facebook and Flicker, girls and boys are uploading their photos of tattoos done … Read more