Health Portal

Green tea can help you to stay away from dentists

2009-03-07T02:23:00.001-08:00

In a new study it was found that regular intake of green tea can help to promote healthy teeth and gums.
Green tea helps to fight with periodontal bacteria which is very helpful.

This report was published in the Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).

Egg reduces high blood pressure

2009-03-07T02:22:00.001-08:00

In a recent study it was found that egg is very much essential for patients suffering from high blood pressure.
In earlier studies it was suggested that eggs provide high quality protein for growth and promote weight. However, recent studies suggest that healthy people can eat eggs without increasing their heart disease risk.
The new study has also shown that eggs help in reducing hypertension which is another risk factor for heart disease.
This report was published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.

Sugar increases ageing

2009-03-07T02:21:00.000-08:00

Scientists have found that over consumption of sugar increases ageing in human body. In the study it was found that the lifespan of human cells are increased when sugar (glucose) is decreased from diet.
This research opens a door to new therapeutic strategies for fighting age-related diseases.
The report was published in the Journal Plos Genetics.

Bad sleeping habits causes depression

2009-03-07T02:18:00.000-08:00

Poor sleeping habits can actually lead to illness including psychiatric conditions, attention deficits and depression reported by the American scientists.

Sleeping at noon after the age of 60’s may lead to death

2009-03-05T01:23:00.000-08:00

Aged persons (mostly after 60’s), who feel sleepy at noon have a risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, warned by the European Society of Cardiology.
This study took place in three cities of France where elder age people who feel sleepy at noon are suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

This report was published in a French study by the American Heart Association.

Working in night shifts can make you fat

2009-03-05T01:20:00.000-08:00

Most of the scientists' claim is working in night shifts make people fat. Unsociable working hours slow the body’s natural metabolism which slows down the rate of burning energy in a human body which causes fat. As a result it could lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and even heart disease.
Slowing down of natural metabolism rate in a human body is called circadian misalignment in medical terms.
This report was published on health portal.

Cycling & Swimming is the best to stay healthy

2009-03-04T01:04:00.000-08:00

In a new study, it has been shown that cycling and swimming are the best things people can do to stay fit and healthy. Those are the low-impact sports which put little mechanical load on the bones and joints of the human body.
People who take cycling as well as swimming as daily exercises for at least 15 minutes can get rid of thinning bones in old ages. Cycling signals human bones to create more mass to get stronger. It may cure severe diseases also like osteoporoses.

This study was published in Medicine and Science in sports and Exercise.

Happiness is our life

2009-03-03T01:41:00.000-08:00

According to a recent study, it was said that children who are unhappy in these days may suffer from permanently sickness in later life.

In the study, the researchers looked at over 7,100 people born between 1950-55. After talking to them it was seen that among these people who were unhappy or miserable in the childhood, suffer much from illness, depressions etc. these days.

After completing this survey the researchers advised people that keeping us and our children happy is more profitable than anything cause happiness is our life in our later age.

This study was published in a British journal.