Consuming a Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, potatoes, olive oil, seeds, fish, low saturated fat, dairy products and red meat may boost bones and muscle mass in postmenopausal women, a study suggests. Researchers found that menopause is characterised by a decline in estrogen levels that speeds a woman’s loss of bone mass and increases Read More

Menopausal hormone therapy, used to treat hot flashes, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness, may also have the potential to lower risk of heart failure, say researchers, led by one of Indian origin. The study found that menopausal hormone therapy caused significantly smaller change in the structure and function of left ventricle and left arterial chamber in the human heart. This Read More

Alongside well-groomed canines taking part in beauty contests this week at Britain’s Crufts dog show, specially trained labradors, poodles and cocker spaniels showed off a different set of skills that can save the lives of their disabled owners. These four-legged helpers are trained not just to help the blind or partially sighted but also to recognise a variety of sounds Read More

Besides helping build strong bones and muscles, Vitamin D may also protect heart tissue and prevent heart failure after a heart attack, finds a study conducted on mice. Heart failure is a life-threatening condition affecting an estimated 23 million people worldwide. A previous study had shown that people who have suffered from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin Read More

Eating more of dietary fibres that promote a type of gut bacteria may help in the fight against Type 2 diabetes, researchers suggest. Research findings showed that a diversified high fibre diet can promote 15 strains of gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which provide energy to gut cells, reduce inflammation and help regulate hunger. Previous research had Read More

Regular exercise for a lifetime can slow down the ageing process and help in keeping the body active, a study claims. Researchers assessed the health of older adults, who had exercised most of their adult lives, to see if this could slow down ageing. “We now have strong evidence that encouraging people to commit to regular exercise throughout their lives Read More

Exposure to childhood violence is linked to psychiatric disorders, according to a research. The results of the study conducted by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and Federal University of Sao Paulo showed that having experienced any traumatic event and low socioeconomic status were associated with an internalizing disorder such as depression and anxiety and an externalizing Read More

Macadamia oil can be a very sturdy anti-oxidant. Palmittoleic acid is the Omega 7 of triglycerides. It is contained in macadamia oil in a higher degree of 40%. All skin types can use it however it’s particularly effective for dry skin and adult skin. It is absorbed into your skin readily in addition to hydrates skin overall. Skincare products are Read More

Glenns Ferry, Idaho. State insurance regulators, under an executive order issued by the governor, have proposed a cheaper version of health coverage that legal experts say would violate the Affordable Care Act.CreditKim Raff for The New York Times BOISE, Idaho — In this rugged state of jagged peaks and black volcanic soils, people struggle to make a living and get Read More

Financial advisors suggest that having a health insurance cover is important as one trip to the hospital can wipe out all of your savings. Apart from that, premiums paid on the health insurance cover also offer tax benefits. Most people buy health insurance for the purpose of saving tax. One can avail tax benefit of up to Rs 25,000 in a financial Read More