Being fat may protect people from cardiovascular mortality -  in short your heart is what researchers have claimed. High body mass index (BMI) is associated with multiple cardiovascular diseases. However, emerging data suggest that there is an "obesity paradox" - that being overweight may actually protect patients from cardiovascular mortality. Investigators have confirmed that the risk of total mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and myocardial infarction is highest among underweight patients, while cardiovascular mortality is lowest among overweight patients, according to two reports published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Abhishek Sharma, Cardiology Fellow at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and colleagues conducted a meta-analysis of 36 studies. They determined that low BMI (less than 20 kg/m2) in tens of thousands of patients with coronary artery disease who underwent coronary revascularisation procedures was associated with a 1.8- to 2.7-fold higher risk of myocardial infarction and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality over a mean follow up period of 1.7 years. One explanation may be that overweight patients are more likely to be prescribed cardioprotective medications such as beta blockers and statins and in higher doses than the normal weight population.

  Have Fun to Lose Weight & Unhealthy Cravings There are times when we see that despite a strict exercise regime we don’t drop the Kgs or the calories. Past studies of this phenomenon have found that exercise can increase the body’s production of appetite hormones, making some people feel ravenous after even a light workout and prone to consume more calories than they expended. But that finding, while intriguing, doesn’t fully explain the wide variability in people’s post-exercise eating habits. Studies have shown that if you change your attitude about the exercise regime and not consider it as a boring physical activity but as a funfilled playtime can result in dropping of weight and also the urge to eat more afterwards.   In a new study, published in the journal Marketing Letters, French and American researchers turned to psychology and the possible effect that calling exercise by any other name might have on people’s subsequent diets. In that pursuit, the researchers first recruited 56 healthy, adult women, the majority of them overweight. The women were given maps detailing the same one-mile outdoor course and told that they would spend the next half-hour walking there, with lunch to follow. Half of the women were told that their walk was meant to be exercise, and they were encouraged to view it as such, monitoring their exertion throughout. The other women were told that their 30-minute outing would be a walk purely for pleasure; they would be listening to music through headphones and rating the sound quality, but mostly the researchers wanted them to enjoy themselves. When the women returned from walking, the researchers asked each to estimate her mileage, mood and calorie expenditure. Those women who’d been formally exercising reported feeling more fatigued and grumpy than the other women, although the two groups’ estimates of mileage and calories burned were almost identical. More telling, when the women sat down to a pasta lunch, with water or sugary soda to drink, and applesauce or chocolate pudding for dessert, the women in the exercise group loaded up on the soda and pudding, consuming significantly more calories from these sweets than the women who’d thought that they were walking for pleasure.   Dr. Werle said, this new data shows that most of us require recompense of some kind for working out. That reward can take the form of subjective enjoyment. If exercise is fun, no additional gratification is needed. If not, there’s chocolate pudding. The good news is that our attitudes toward exercise are malleable. “We can frame our workouts in different ways,” Dr. Werle said, “by focusing on whatever we consider fun about it, such as listening to our favorite music or chatting with a friend” during a group walk. Find your own fitness regime, like Zumba classes, walking in a park, join a group of like-minded people whose company you can enjoy and work out with. So the idea is to have more fun while working out which in turn helps you lose weight and reduce unhealthy cravings and keep you healthy!

    Brain is one such organ that is capable of controlling the entire bodily function at time accurately and efficiently. If this mastermind fails then this huge body collapses in no time. So this organ must given extra care and pampered. The neurons undergo rapid change after forties, so pamper it like never before during your forties! Age-related brain plagues, which aid in Alzheimer’s disease, pile up from your forties!   As we can not stop ageing, let us at least make an effort to suppress these symptoms by following simple yet very useful hacks: Stress is the biggest enemy to the brain! Stress increases the cortisol production in our body and eats away our cognitive powers like memory and learning. Meditation and or sitting aside quiet and still are two ways to become stress-free! High blood pressure deteriorates you of your grey matter in the main areas of the brain. High shooting systolic blood pressure deprives the brain of its nutrients and blood supply. Occasionally taking a glass of red wine is touted to be a good practice. The red wine has anti-oxidant called resveratol, which protects the neurons from the damage induces by age and environmental factors! Besides wine even dark chocolate has this wonder anti-oxidant Keep your brain busy with brain-stimulating activities like educational work. Adapt to deeds that you are not good at! Doing challenging tasks is one great way of developing new brain connections. Feeding your brain the right food is vital. An average 40 year-old guy should consume 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables a day! The anti-oxidants found in these fruits and vegetables prevent the wear and tear and stress of aging of the brain! Never ever let your belly droop down with fat! Most of the people in their forties are likely to accumulate abdominal fat which leads to dementia in the long run! Hitting a gym or including a physical activity at least thrice a week is a good hack to melt the wobbly belly! Nurture your brain and stay healthy and wealthy! Take Care!! - SIRI

    Tinnitus is the term used for noises or sounds which are heard in one or both ears or in the head which do not come from an external source. They are often described as a high-pitched ringing but can also be described as a buzzing, hissing, pulsing, whistling, roaring, or various other sounds. Tinnitus can be very mild in loudness and only noticeable in a quiet room or it can become extremely loud and annoying to the point where the sufferer hears nothing else. It can be present all of the time or occur intermittently. The loudness of the tinnitus often varies in intensity depending on several factors including stress, diet, and noise exposure. Tinnitus, like chronic pain, is subjective. Many tinnitus sufferers have difficulty sleeping and/or concentrating, and many are depressed. While tinnitus does not cause hearing loss, it may accompany decreased hearing and other symptoms such as a feeling of pressure in the ear and/or unsteadiness, dizziness or vertigo. Disorders in the outer ear such as excessive ear wax (cerumen), a foreign body, perforated eardrum, or a hair touching the eardrum. Often, removal of the problem (wax, hair, etc.) will relieve the tinnitus. Anyone with tinnitus should have a complete audiological evaluation by a qualified audiologist. A referral to an otolaryngologist may be recommended if a medical evaluation is warranted. Patients with tinnitus are often told that there is no medical cure or treatment for their condition. This is not entirely true. Although there may be no cure for the tinnitus, it can often be successfully managed. There are various treatments available which may give varying degrees of relief: Counseling - aimed at reducing the stress and distraction associated with the tinnitus. It is important to change the person's perception of the tinnitus. Consideration of Diet - often high levels of salt and caffeine, as well as nicotine, can cause an increase in tinnitus. So next time you have ringing in the ear and it continues don’t neglect it and get yourself checked. Source: Canadian Academy of Audiology

  దీపావళి అంటేనే టపాసులు గుర్తుకువస్తాయి. ఈ రోజున ఎవరి ఆసక్తిని బట్టి వారు ఎన్నోకొన్ని టపాసులను కాల్చకమానరు. అలాంటప్పుడు అవి ఒంటి మీద పడే ప్రమాదం ఉందనో, టపాసులు హఠాత్తుగా పేలిపోవచ్చుననో హెచ్చరిస్తూ రకరకాల జాగ్రత్తల గురించి మనం తరచూ వింటూ ఉంటాము. కానీ దీపావళితో ఊహించని కొన్ని విపత్తులు కూడా లేకపోలేదు.   గర్భవతులకు: దీపావళి రోజున చుట్టబెట్టేసే పొగ, అందులోంచి వెలువడే రసాయనాలు కడుపులోని బిడ్డకు అంత క్షేమం కాదని సూచిస్తున్నారు. పైగా టపాసులకి వచ్చే శబ్దం సైతం బిడ్డకు అపాయమని హెచ్చరిస్తున్నారు. ఇక శ్వాసకోశ వ్యాధులు ఉన్న గర్భవతులైతే దీపావళి నాడు టపాసులకి వీలైనంత దూరంగా ఉండాలని సూచిస్తున్నారు. చెవులకు దూది పెట్టుకుని, పొగచూరని ప్రదేశంలో దీపావళి సంధ్యవేళను గడపమంటున్నారు.   పిల్లలకు: నెలల పిల్లలకు దీపావళి నిజంగా పరీక్షా సమయమే! 85 డెసిబుల్స్‌కి పైగా వినిపించే శబ్దాలు వీరి వినికిడి శక్తి మీద ప్రభావం చూపవచ్చు. అతడి మెదడునే దెబ్బతీయవచ్చు. అలాంటిది దీపావళి టపాసులు ఒకోసారి 150 డెసిబుల్స్ వరకూ శబ్దాన్ని విడుదల చేస్తాయి. అందుకే పిల్లవాడి చెవులలో దూది ఉంచమని సూచిస్తున్నారు. శబ్దాలు సద్దుమణిగినా కూడా పిల్లవాడు ఇంకా గుక్కపట్టి ఏడుస్తూ ఉంటే వైద్యుని సంప్రదించమంటున్నారు. ఇక పిల్లవాడి లేత ఊపిరితిత్తులు కూడా పటాసుల పొగకి తీవ్రంగా ప్రభావితం అయ్యే అవకాశం ఉంది. కాబట్టి పసిపిల్లలను దీపావళికి వీలైనంత దూరంగా ఉంచమని కోరుతున్నారు.   వృద్ధులు: దీపావళి సందడి వృద్ధులకు ఏమంత క్షేమకరం కాదు. అకస్మాత్తుగా వినిపించే టపాసుల శబ్దం వల్ల వీరి రక్తపోటు ఒక్కసారిగా హెచ్చే ప్రమాదం లేకపోలేదు. ఇక గుండెసంబంధ వ్యాధులు ఉన్నవారు ఒకోసారి ఈ శబ్దాల వలన గుండెపోటుకి లోనయ్యే ప్రమాదం ఉందని హెచ్చరిస్తున్నారు వైద్యులు. టపాసుల వల్ల వృద్ధులలో కొన్నాళ్లపాటు నిద్రలేమి, అధికరక్తపోటు వంటి సమస్యలు ఏర్పడవచ్చునట.   పెంపుడు జంతువులు: కుక్కలు, పిల్లులు సూక్ష్మమైన శబ్దాలను సైతం వినగలుగుతాయి. కాబట్టి దీపావళి నాడు పేలే టపాసులు వీటి వినికిడి శక్తి మీద తీవ్రంగా ప్రభావం చూపుతాయి. అందుకే మన ఇంట్లోని పెంపుడు జంతువులు దీపావళి రోజున పిచ్చెత్తినట్లుగా అటూఇటూ పరుగులు తీసేందుకో, ఏ మూలనన్నా దాక్కునేందుకో ప్రయత్నించడాన్ని గమనించవచ్చు. పైగా వాటికి వాసన పీల్చే శక్తి కూడా అధికంగా ఉండటంతో వాతావరణంలోని రసాయనాలకి అవి ఉక్కిరిబిక్కిరి కాక తప్పదు. ఇక టపాసులను కాల్చేటప్పుడు వాటికి ఏ భూచక్రాలో తగులుకొని గాయాలయ్యే ప్రమాదమూ లేకపోలేదు. అందుకే వాటిని శబ్దాలు వినిపించని గదిలో ఉంచడమో, మందపాటి దుప్పటి చుట్టడమో చేయాలి. అన్నింటికీ మించి వాటిని బలవంతంగా టపాసులు కాల్చే ప్రదేశంలో వాటిని ఉంచే ప్రయత్నం చేయకూడదు.   ఇంతేకాదు! ఆస్తమా వంటి ఊపిరితిత్తుల సమస్యలు ఉన్నవారు, మానసిక సమస్యలు ఉన్నవారు... టపాసుల శబ్దాలకీ, పొగకీ వీలైనంత దూరంగా ఉండేలా వారి కుటుంబసభ్యులు జాగ్రత్తతీసుకోవాలి. అప్పుడే దీపావళి అందరికీ గుర్తుండిపోయే ఒక మధుర జ్ఞాపకంగా మిగిలిపోతుంది. లేకపోతే ఆ రాత్రి కాళరాత్రిగా నిలిచిపోతుంది.   - నిర్జర.

  We have stopped getting exposed to sun due to our busy schedule and thus vitamin deficiency has increased a lot. Watch Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency explained by Dr. Rahul Agarwal. Further he also explains the causes of vitamin D deficiency. To know more watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y18IvXyIlIc  

  Kidney stones have become a common health concern these days. Approximately, 1 out of 10 people suffer from kidney stones. #KidneyStones have many causes and can affect urinary tract, from kidneys to bladder. So what causes kidney stones? How to prevent them? To know more watch the video & understand what Dr. Rahul Agarwal’s has to tell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZB1sTU_du4  

Most of the times we end up thinking that Pneumonia is a very dangerous disease since we do not how does it attack. Dr. Rahul in this video says in how many ways does Pneumoniaattack us. To know more watch the video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK4jKJyXWC4    

With the onset of winter, flu and cold are some common diseases bullying us. You might wake up with cold if a person at your workplace sneezed too close to you, or coughs and sniffles surrounding you in crowded areas or a change of season cold may attack you. It is rightly said ‘Prevention is better than Cure’. So, here are some easy yet proven-working tips to keep the flu and cold at bay!   Tripling the Vitamin D intake: When winter sets in, you tend to hit indoors and cover up. Eventually Vitamin D level decreases moreover, sunshine most likely never tingles your skin. The decreased vitamin D levels make you more susceptible to viruses. Your immune system acts more effectively when supplemented with doses of Vitamin D. The normal intake of Vitamin D for good health would be 4,000 to 5,000 IU. Upsurge Vitamin C: You need Vitamin C to pump up your defense systems; it influences your capability to fight off infections by increasing the rate of their action at the site of infection. It is found that Vitamin C activates the disease killing cells on supplementation. It is recommended to take 4 to 12 grams of Vitamin C, if you end up with loose stools then reduce the dosage! Put on wet socks and doze off: Well this may sound punishing, but it is indeed a remedy that can derail cold, flu or fever in its tracks, by electrifying the immune system and multiplying circulation. All you need to do is to put on cotton socks that are soaked in cold water then cover these with dry wool socks and slip into your dreams! Repeat this for two or three till your sickness is shooed away! Shoo away your Sickness!! Stay Hale and Hearty!!  

  It is a well known fact that not all foods are nutritious, affordable and available to everyone. Just because some foods are not feasible and accessible, we should not compromise on our nutrition. So it is best find alternative foods to compensate these! Apple and Guava are both good for us but, apple is not always affordable by everyone! Guava is called the poor man’s Apple. Coming to nutrition facts, Guava is having marginally more amount of calories, carbohydrates and fats but its having triple the amount of proteins found in Apple Some people do consider Almonds as luxury food; well this can be switched for Peanuts which are having less amount of calories, carbohydrates and fat but loads of proteins in addition! Our third pair of foods is sesame seeds and flaxseeds. Sesame seeds have a whooping amount of calories, carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is better to opt for flaxseeds by compromising on proteins for those extra calories, carbs and fat is obviously a better idea! Well it is indeed very difficult to pick between sugar and jaggery considering the fact that both of them might not be nutritious. Comparatively jaggery has lesser amount of calories and carbohydrates; sugar is devoid of fat and proteins. So, here we lay these foods on nutrition scales with their nutritive substitute! Plan your diet wisely and stay fit!! Next week we will be back with another set of foods on the Nutrition Scales, till eat right stay robust!

  Beets have the capability to take your workouts to another level. Beet juice is the best pre-workout drinks as suggested by the research scientist’s teams, as they boost up your energy levels by 3 percent and pick up a faster pace during workouts, when taken prior to task of workout or running. Why are beets being considered? Because beets have the special ingredient: nitrates which are broken down by body into nitric oxide which is a potent vasodilator. Nitric oxide dilates the blood vessels, allowing more oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to the hard-working muscles which enables them to work swiftly and vigorously. Though, nitrate found in beets is beneficial the nitrates found in meat and bacon is not beneficial in fact they are harmful. The nitrate-rich fruits and vegetables are not at all catastrophic owing to their fiber and antioxidant content keeping it from being carcinogenic. The circulation-improving effect of nitrate-rich foods — which also includes celery, radishes and spinach — peaks within three hours after you eat them. Eating beets regularly can also protect your long-term health. Beets contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that work to fight chronic diseases. Studies suggest that people who eat more nitrate-rich vegetables are less likely to suffer from cancer, degenerative brain problems and cardiovascular diseases. Eating Beet not only pumps the energy levels for better workouts and cardio but also reduce the risks of chronic diseases. Eat Beet Regularly!! Beat the Unhealthy Existence!! -Siri

Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods. Top 10 simple and effective home remedies that can help reduce the intensity of acidity.   Cloves: If you are suffering from gastritis, then clove acts as the wonder drug to get you rid of this sensation. Just chew say about two cloves and slightly bite them so that juices keep oozing out. Soon, the problem will vanish.   Cumin seeds: Take say about a teaspoon of cumin seeds and then roast them. After roasting, crush them in such a manner that they don’t become powder. Now, add this to a glass of water and have it with every meal you take. It does wonders.   Jaggery: Jaggery can help a lot in treating heartburn and acidity. Consume a small lump and allow it to get dissolved in your mouth to get relief from acidity. But, this remedy should not be tried by people who have diabetes. Raita: Raita prepared with curd and added with ingredients like grated cucumber and coriander will surely aid in digestion and help eliminate acidity.   Basil leaves: Basil leaves are popular for their medicinal properties. Chewing say around 5-6 basil leaves relieves acidity to a lot of extent. One can also make a blend of crushed basil leaves and dried leaves which can be consumed with water or tea or simply be swallowed.   Butter-milk: A yet another simple and most easy homemade remedy to treat acidity is consuming butter-milk mixed with a little say about ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder. Mint: It is also a good idea to drink fresh mint juice or chew raw mint leaves after meals everyday to keep acidity and indigestion away from you.   Ginger: Ginger is considered as a cure-all herb as it helps in treating so many different kinds of conditions. Consume just the right amount of ginger about half an hour before each meal and feel the difference.   Milk: Milk is a drink that consists of a large amount of calcium which helps in preventing build-up of stomach acid. So, drink a glass of milk after your meal to soothe your stomach after having a spicy meal. Vanilla ice cream: Yes, gorging a cup of your favourite vanilla ice cream not just savours your sweet tooth but also helps combat gastritis. This is an easy home remedy to fight acidity.

  కీళ్ల నొప్పులు, ఎముకలు అరిగిపోవడం, కూర్చుంటే లేవలేని పరిస్తితి, లేస్తే కూర్చోలేని పరిస్థితి, చాలా దారుణమైన హింస. ఇలాంటి హింస వయసు పైబడినవాళ్లకు తప్పట్లేదు. ముందుగా మేల్కొన్న వాళ్లకు మాత్రం ఈ విషయంలో ఇబ్బందులు కాస్త తక్కువే అని చెప్పాలి. మరి ఇలాంటి కాళ్లూ, కీళ్లూ నొప్పుల బెడదను ముందుగా గుర్తించడానికి మార్గమేదైనా ఉందా.. అని అడిగితే డాక్టర్లు ఇప్పుడు చాలా సులభమైన మార్గం కూడా రెడీగా ఉందంటున్నారు.   క్రమం తప్పకుండా డెంటల్ పరీక్షలు చేయించుకునేవాళ్లకు ఎముకలు బోలుగా మారుతున్నాయా లేదా అన్న విషయాన్ని కనిపెట్టే అవకాశాలు చాలా ఎక్కువగా ఉన్నాయని లేటెస్ట్ పరిశోధనలు చెబుతున్నాయట. ఐదు వేల డెంటల్ ఎక్సరేల్ని క్షుణ్ణంగా పరిశీలించాక వైద్య శాస్త్రవేత్తలు ఈ విషయంలో ఓ నిర్థారణకొచ్చారు. ఎముకల పటుత్వం తగ్గిపోవడవల్ల ముందుగా దెబ్బతినేవి దవడ ఎముకలే కనుక, డెంటల్ ఎక్స్ రేలవల్ల ఇలాంటి విషయాల్ని తెలుసుకోవడానికి చాలా మంచి అవకాశాలున్నట్టుగా డాక్టర్లు చెబుతున్నారు. సో.. క్రమంతప్పకుండా పళ్లని పరీక్షచేయించుకుంటే పనిలోపనిగా ఎముకల పటుత్వం సంగతికూడా తేలిపోతుందన్న మాట.. పదిహేనునుంచి తొంభైనాలుగేళ్ల మధ్యలో ఉన్నవాళ్ల డెంటల్ ఎక్సరేలను పరీక్షించినప్పుడు ఈ వివరాలు బైటపడ్డాయ్.

  Banana: Bananas are loaded with Potassium and magnesium which are essential in increasing bone density. They are also good source of arthritis fighting vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin C. So eating bananas may help to solve this problem.   Blue berries: Blue berries are high content of antioxidants. Research shows regular consumption of berries can help decrease the inflammation of the joints.   Grapes: Grapes are nutrient-dense, high in anti-oxidants and possess anti-inflammatory properties. Resveratrol is an antioxidant present in the skin of grapes, which help to reduce joint pains.   Walnuts: Walnuts are nutrient dense, and loaded with compounds that may help reduce the inflammation associated with joint disease. Walnuts are especially high in omega 3 fatty acids, which have been shown to decrease the symptoms of arthritis.   Cheese: Cheese is an excellent source of calcium for bones and protein for muscles and joint supporting tissues. Eating cheese regularly to prevent arthritis.   - TeluguOne Team

  ఈమధ్య కాలంలో జ్ఞాపకశక్తికి బ్రెయిన్ జిమ్ చేయాల్సిందేనని నిపుణులు తరచూ చెప్పటం వింటున్నాం. అసలు ఈ బ్రెయిన్ జిమ్ అంటే ఏమిటి? ఎలా చేయాలి అంటే...   * మన మెదడుని కుడి, ఎడమలుగా విడదీసి కుడి మెదలు, ఎడమ మెదడు అంటారు. ఈ రెండు మెదడులు చురుకుగా వుంటే మంచి జ్ఞాపకశక్తి సొంతమవుతుంది. మరి ఈ రెండు మెదడులు చురుకుగా వుంచటమెలా అంటే, వాటికి పని కల్పించటమే... * ఎడమచేయి, ఎడమకాలు పనిచేస్తే కుడివైపు మెదడు పనిచేస్తుంది. చురుకుగా వుంటుంది. కుడికాలు, కుడిచేయి పనిచేస్తే ఎడమ మెదడు పనిచేయడం మొదలుపెడుతుంది. సాధారణంగా మనందరం కుడి చేయి, కుడికాలునే ఎక్కువగా కదిలిస్తుంటాం. వాటితోనే పనిచేస్తుంటాం. అలా కాకుండా రెండు చేతులు, కాళ్ళను సమానంగా పనిచేయించ గలిగితే మెదడులోని రెండు భాగాలు చురుకుగా వుంటాయి. కాబట్టి ప్రతిరోజూ రెండు చేతులు, రెండు కాళ్ళను కదిలించేలా వ్యాయామం చేయాలి. * ఇక పంచేంద్రియాలకు వ్యాయామం ఇవ్వగలిగితే జ్ఞాపకశక్తి పెరుగుతుంది. చెవులని బ్రెయిన్ క్యాప్స్ అంటారు. వీటికి రోజూ మసాజ్ చేసుకోవాలి. అలాగే కళ్ళు మూసుకుని ఏదైనా పని చేయడం ద్వారా కళ్ళకు వ్యాయామం అయినట్టే. కళ్ళు మూసుకుని వాసనబట్టి వస్తువుని గుర్తుపట్టడం, రుచితో ఆహారాన్ని గుర్తించడం ఇలా చిన్న చిన్న ఛాలెంజెస్‌ని మన పంచేంద్రియాలకు రోజూ ఇస్తూ వెళ్తే వాటికి కావల్సినంత ఎక్సర్‌సైజ్ ఇచ్చినట్టే. -రమ