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Obesity may exacerbate effects of Alzheimer’s disease: Study

The study used three complementary, computational techniques to look at the anatomy of the brain, blood flow and also the fibres of the brain. Obesity is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The pioneering multimodal neuroimaging study conducted by the UK-based University of Sheffield

Feel bloated? Count on this simple tea for relief

Here is a simple home remedy by ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar that may help. Would you like to try? Do you often feel bloated after consuming meals? Usually caused by excessive gas production or disturbance in the digestive tract, bloating can also cause pain and discomfort, and even make the stomach appear bigger. If

Banana: Why you shouldn’t avoid it this winter

Should you consume banana at night? Find out here. A lot of questions are asked on whether one should have banana during the winter. Well, if you have respiratory ailments like common cold and sinus, it is best to limit its intake. But the fruit shouldn’t entirely go off your palate during the winter. Here’s why

Even naturally sweet drinks may increase diabetes risk: Study

The study looked at 22-26 years' worth of data from more than 1,92,000 men and women participating in three long-term studies. Naturally sweet drinks, such as 100 per cent fruit juices, as well as artificially sweetened beverages, such as “diet” soft drinks, could also increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, suggested a new

Heart disease and diabetes: All you need to know

Of all the factors, smoking, increasing stress levels, and diabetes are the three major reasons that can cause significant damage to your heart, and may even cause death. The fast-paced modern lifestyle has taken a toll on our health and made us more susceptible to various Non-Communicable Diseases, or NCDs, all thanks to our erratic