Everybody loves French fries, but did you know that when starch-rich foods are cooked at high temperatures, the potentially cancer-causing chemical Acrylamide is created. Now, a new British study suggests that one can cut down the levels of this carcinogen simply by soaking potatoes in water before frying them.
Acrylamide is basically created when such […]
People who have a desk job should take some time off to stroll a tad bit, because sitting for long hours on an office chair can be very injurious to your health. Wondering how? Read on.
New Australian research shows too much of sitting down cancels the benefits of exercise and puts people at the […]
Yet another cure for a dreaded disease may be available in the simplicity of our kitchens. Recent research done in the UK suggests that consuming upto 500ml of beetroot juice daily reduces blood pressure. The magic lies in the little ingredient nitrate also found in green vegetables.
The researchers found that the blood pressure of […]
Some time ago, we reported that exercise can be very effective for menopausal women to reduce symptoms of the same. Now, according to a new study, the soybean could just be useful in helping menopausal women reduce hot flushes without any side-effects.
The study was conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School. For the study, […]
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St.Louis have found that those who are overweight and then shed some kilos seem to get immediate heart benefit.
Senior author Dr. Sandor J Kovacs studied a group of healthy, overweight but not obese middle-aged men and women.
He found that a year-long regiment of either […]
Harvard researchers have said that a lack of vitamin D could increase one’s risk of heart attacks, strokes and other such cardiovascular problems.
Dr.Thomas Wang of Harvard Medical School said that the risk of problems goes up by 60% only if the personal has a moderate vitamin D deficiency.
And, if you have a very severe […]
According to a new study, regular washing of one’s hands and wearing protective gear like masks, gloves and gowns, may just be more effective than drugs in the prevention of the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and SARS.
The study’s findings come at a perfect time just when the UK government announced that […]
According to the German association of pneumologists, taking a zinc supplement regularly can protect older people from pneumonia.
The association recommends the elderly or frail to supplement their diet with zinc, particularly if they have problems eating.
According to a recent study conducted in the United States, people in nursing homes who had a low […]
A German professional association for physicians has said that regularly participating in sports and basically remaining active could help people prevent the development of varicose veins.
For instance, people who walk instead of driving and who take the stairs instead of the elevator tend to strengthen their calf muscles. This acts like a pump in […]
Health experts have warned that while excessive drinking and smoking as well as lack of exercise could aggravate osteoporosis, indiscriminate intake of calcium to fight the debilitating bone disease could lead to other problems too.
While there could be a danger of stiffness of joints and pain in bones due to lack of calcium in […]
