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Home Health Wellness Wellness oi-Staff By Dr Neelesh Reddy on August 3, 2016 Unhealthy lifestyle habits can play a major role in the development of cancer. Contrary to popular belief, cancer is not inevitable. A person has more control over the disease than he might think. A simple change in lifestyle can go a long way in preventing cancers. While some factors are beyond our control, here are a few healthy lifestyle habits that can help lower cancer risk. 1.Avoid Smoking Or Exposure To Smoke: The most important lifestyle choice you can make to cut down your cancer risk by half is to quit smoking. Smoking is responsible for not only lung cancer, but many other types as well. Not exposing yourself to second-hand smoke is also another way to prevent cancer. Also Read: Home Remedies To Reduce Breast Cancer Risk 2.Practice Sun Safety: By simply using a good sunscreen throughout the day is enough to reduce your risk of skin cancer drastically. Avoid exposure to UV rays as much … [Read more...] about Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Help Reduce Cancer Risk

Home Health Wellness Wellness oi-Staff By Dr Anita K. Mohan on July 25, 2016 Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood (sugar) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. According to a 2014 analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of gestational diabetes is as high as 9.2%. Women who are obese or who've had gestational diabetes in their previous pregnancy or have a strong family history of diabetes are said to be at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. Also Read: Can Diet Prevent Gestational Diabetes Untreated or poorly controlled gestational diabetes can be harmful to the foetus. When one has gestational diabetes, the pancreas works overtime to produce insulin, but the insulin becomes ineffective. Although insulin does not cross the placenta, glucose and other nutrients do. Hence, extra blood glucose goes through the placenta, giving the baby high blood glucose levels. This … [Read more...] about Gestational Diabetes – A Common Condition During Pregnancy

Home Health Wellness Wellness ians-Lekhaka By Lekhaka on March 6, 2017 Girls who start their first period at age 11 or younger are 50 per cent more likely to develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy than those who experienced it at the age of 13, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, say. Gestational diabetes is an increasingly common pregnancy complication and can have long-lasting health consequences for mothers and their children. Early puberty in girls had now been shown to be a significant marker for several adverse health outcomes, including gestational diabetes, said Gita Mishra, professor at University of Queensland. "Research into this topic is of particular public health importance due to global trends of girls starting their menstrual cycles at a younger age," Mishra said. The significant association with gestational diabetes risk remained even after researchers took into account body mass index and childhood, reproductive and lifestyle factors. For … [Read more...] about This Is One Of The Major Cause Of Gestational Diabetes

Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure oi-Staff By Super on October 13, 2008 NY-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has released a report listing 12 germs that could spread into new regions because of climate change, with potential impacts to human and wildlife health, as well as global economies. 'The Deadly Dozen: Wildlife Diseases in the Age of Climate Change', provides examples of diseases that may spread as a result of changes in temperatures and precipitation levels. The best defense, according to the report's authors, is a good offense: wildlife monitoring to detect how these diseases are moving so health professionals can learn and prepare to mitigate their impact. The report was released at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, held in Barcelona, Spain. "The term 'climate change' conjures images of melting ice caps and rising sea levels that threaten coastal cities and nations, but just as important is how increasing temperatures and fluctuating … [Read more...] about 12 Deadly Diseases Worsened By Climate Change Enlisted

Home Health Wellness Wellness oi-Praveen By Praveen Kumar | Published: Friday, November 25, 2016, 6:38 [IST] When the climate gets colder, you may need to protect your system from many health issues like cold, back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain. Instead of using pain killers or antibiotics, using a scarf can be a preventive measure. Some of us perceive a scarf as fashion statement but it is more than that. It can be a life saver in cold climate. Here are its health benefits. It Helps Prevent Cold A scarf is your defense against the weather. It reduces the chances of catching cold. Cervical Spondylosis With age, the discs and joints in your neck experience wear and tear. If you are suffering from cervical spondylosis, a scarf can keep your neck warm. Warmth Human beings could even die when they are exposed to extremely cold climate. And your neck is among the sensitive areas that can get affected to cold climate. A scarf can offer some warmth and save your life. Lumbar … [Read more...] about Why You Should Wear A Scarf In Winter