People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany. Calcium is often taken by older people to strengthen bones and prevent fractures. But the study, published in the journal Heart, said the supplements “should be taken with caution”. Experts say promoting
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Dieting ‘safe for pregnant women’
Dieting in pregnancy is safe for women and does not carry risks for the baby, a review of research has suggested. The British Medical Journal analysis looked at the findings from 44 previous studies involving more than 7,000 women. The London-based team said following a healthy diet – and not eating for two – prevents ... Read more
Key steps for keeping your voice healthy
World Voice Day Key steps for keeping your voice healthy Vocal health is critical to our communication-oriented society, but the voice does not receive public recognition and appreciation it deserves. In order to educate patients and communities about the ways to protect their precious voice and to refamiliarise ourselves with the latest advances in voice ... Read more
Psychological treatment : getting maximum from minimum resources
Graham Edward Powell Mental Health problems are common in Bangladesh and have a serious impact. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), about 14 million people are suffering from mental illness in Bangladesh and the common problems are depression and anxiety disorders. WHO says that the impact of depression on functioning is 50 percent greater than ... Read more
It’s just 3 steps to healthier bone
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density decreases and becomes porous leading to frequent fractures. It is a silent epidemic and largely preventable through just three steps C, D, E — Calcium, Vitamin D and Exercise. Unfortunately, many people do not know that they have it until their bones start breaking. Experts urged to ... Read more
Shaving salt, saving lives
Governments around the world could save huge health costs and avert millions of early deaths if they introduced laws to cut salt levels in food, US researchers claimed. Shaving 3 grams off the daily salt intake could prevent up to 66,000 strokes, 99,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths in the United States, while saving $24 ... Read more
Sound investment needed for sound mind
One in four people will require mental healthcare at some point in their lives, but in many countries — only two per cent of all health sector resources are invested in mental health services. About 80 percent of people with serious mental disorders living in low and middle income countries like Bangladesh do not receive ... Read more
Marriage, divorce up weight
Both marriage and divorce can trigger weight gain, according to research being presented at the American Sociological Association. There is an increased risk of piling on the pounds in the two years after a marriage starts or ends, according to their study of 10,071 people. Newly-married women were at greatest risk of “large” weight gains. ... Read more
Daily exercise ‘cuts death risk’
Just 15 minutes of exercise a day can boost life expectancy by three years and cut death risk by 14 per cent, research from Taiwan suggests. Experts in The Lancet say this is the least amount of activity an adult can do to gain any health benefit. This is about half the quantity currently recommended ... Read more
Morning smoking has cancer risk
People who smoke soon after getting up in the morning are more likely to develop cancer than those who light up later in the day, say US researchers. A study of 7,610 smokers, published in the journal Cancer, said the effect was independent of other smoking habits. Smoking in the first 30 minutes after waking ... Read more
Fragmented sleep ‘harms memory’
Broken sleep affects the ability to build memories, a study of mice suggests. The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science findings could help explain memory problems linked to conditions including Alzheimer’s and sleep apnoea. The Stanford University found disrupting sleep made it harder for the animals to recognise familiar objects. A UK sleep expert ... Read more
Breastfed children are better behaved
Breast-fed babies grow into better behaved and more emotionally stable children than those that are bottle fed, a study has shown. Five-year-olds who had been breast fed were almost a third less likely to suffer behavioural problems severe enough to disrupt family life. Those reared on bottled milk formula tended to display more troublesome traits ... Read more
The health benefits of blood donation
From Bangkok Post There is no substitute for human blood. Only blood from one person can save another. And did you know that donating blood not only benefits the recipient but may also improve the health of the donor? So if you donate blood on a regular basis, you’ll get more than just that great ... Read more
The basics of a healthy diet
Olive oil, cereals, pulses, oily fish, fruits, vegetables… what makes them so important in our diet? Good health is the foundation of beauty, and a healthy diet is the foundation of good health. By watching our diet to ensure it includes certain foods, we can make sure that the foundation is as sound as possible, ... Read more
Diet Drinks Make You Fat
Regularly consuming diet fizzy drinks will only make you fatter, new research shows. Although they have fewer calories, the drinks fail to stop you piling on the pounds – and could trigger your appetite so that you eat more. The news is a blow to millions of Britons who believe such drinks help to keep ... Read more
Chocolate milk is best drink after exercise,claim scientists
Scientists have claimed that chocolate milk is the best recovery drink to have after exercise, as it helps build more muscles, boost performance and keep off the fat. After an exhausting session on the treadmill, many athletes usually reach for an isotonic sports drink or good old-fashioned water, but two new studies from The University ... Read more
Diabetes ‘can be reversed through low calorie diet’
People with Type 2 diabetes could reverse their condition by following a very low calorie diet, according to new research. The expert behind the study said the “remarkable” findings showed an eight-week diet could prompt the body to produce its own insulin. The breakthrough suggests a dramatic drop in calories has a direct effect on ... Read more
Wonder drug could kill all types of cancer
A breast cancer ‘wonder drug’ could be turned into a universal weapon against tumours, British scientists said. They have discovered a way of making a family of breast cancer pills effective against other cancers. The finding could lead to new drugs that shrink many – or even all – types of tumour, the Newcastle University
Why Smokers Gain Weight When Quitting
Washington: Scientists say they’ve finally discovered why smokers tend to gain some weight when they kick the habit. It turns out that nicotine can rev up brain cells that normally signal people to stop eating when they’re full, researchers report in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. The weight connection isn’t
Eat right for your age
Your body’s nutritional needs will change throughout life… THE core principles of a healthy, balanced diet remain the same whether you’re 20 or 60. However as we grow older various physiological and psychological changes occur that have a direct effect on nutritional requirements. So how do you eat for your age? Teens Adolescence is a ... Read more