Sleep trouble causes diabetes
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important factors of keeping healthy and feeling great. Inadequate sleep may lead to many health problems. A recent study reveals that lack of sleep may be a cause of diabetes, report suntimes. According to the report Researchers have identified a possible new risk factor for diabetes: […]
Smoking can increase diabetes risk
Results of new German study indicate that passive smoking can increase the risk of contracting type2 diabetes. The survey was carried out by the German Diabetes center & Helmholtz centre and looked at 1,351 people. Untill now scientific studies had onlyshown a link between active smoking and diabetes. Between 1999 and 2001, researchers carried […]
Rise in the child obesity in India
Most of the children find it quite fascinating to fulfill their tiny stomach with the trendy foods. There has been an alarming increase in the childhood obesity ratio over the last two decades. You need to know that a normal burger gives you 300 calories. Likewise, a regular pizza can pour in 600- 800 calories […]
Summer is the best time to get in shape
Summer is the best time to get in shape and shed those extra pounds. According experts during this time of the year it’s easier to lose weight without going on a crazy diet. Ritika Samaddar, chief dietician, Max Healthcare, Delhi, explains that the weather is such that it automatically changes people’s eating habits. “Drastic weight […]
Why are Indians more prone to Diabetes and what should we watch for ??
Yes indeed indians are more prone to Diabetes than Europeans or africans. The reason perhaps lies in our genes. The ‘thrifty genes hypothesis’ which has gained considerable popularity mentions that in ancient times human race lived through the alternating times of famine and abundance- specially in our subcontinent. During the times of abundance body would […]
Low Testosterone Is Linked With Diabetes – But Which Is The Cause And Which Is The Symptom?
There is a direct link and it has been established. Diabetes and low testosterone are related. And it is not just that men with diabetes are more likely to have low testosterone; it is most likely that men with low levels of the hormone are more prone to develop diabetes. The simple fact is that […]
Triggers That Change Your Metabolism
If you’ve ever had trouble losing weight, you’ve probably placed at least some of the blame on a slow metabolism. It’s true that your basal metabolic rate — the rate at which your body uses energy — can affect your ability to shed pounds. But there are also a few external, controllable factors that can slow […]
Is It an Allergy or a Cold?
It’s not always easy to know when you’ve got a seasonal allergy and when you’re suffering from a cold. “Seasonal allergies are just that, seasonal,” according to Mark Moss, MD, an allergist with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. So if you can count on your symptoms appearing in spring, summer or fall, it’s an allergy. […]
Is Colon Cleansing Necessary?
If digestive health problems like constipation, diarrhea, gas, or heartburn, put a damper on your day-to-day, you may have thought about a colon cleanse, but you don’t have to undergo the procedure to improve your health. Before you sign up, be sure to get the facts and decide whether the benefits really outweigh the risks. Colon Cleansing: […]
Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes?
You know that diabetes is linked to high blood sugar, but can sugar alone give you the disease? Find out about the relationship between diet and diabetes. Because type 2 diabetes is linked to high levels of sugar in the blood, it may seem logical to assume that eating too much sugar is the […]