Health - The Purbottar

30 Sep

A healthy heart with Almonds

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Every year, World Heart Day is celebrated on 29 September, to raise awareness around cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and how they can be prevented. World Heart Day is a reminder for people across the world to stop and assess lifestyle choices for them and their family. Research has suggested that due to the inherent genetic makeup Indians are more vulnerable to heart diseases. With CVDs becoming a serious health concern amongst many Indians, dietary and lifestyle modifications can play an important role in reducing risk factors for better heart health. Adding a handful of nuts like almonds in daily diet is…

30 Sep

Three gluten-free foods for the diet

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Gluten-free diets have gained a lot of fame in the last few years. For someone who has celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), a gluten-free diet is either a necessity or a preferred choice. A gluten-free diet is followed by people who want to manage the symptoms of celiac disease, NCGS or has wheat allergy. Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy talks about 3 foods that make for a great addition to the diet, if one plans on going gluten-free in the near future. These are almond, maize (corn) and rajma. Almonds are gluten-free and guilt-free. One can start…

28 Sep

Amid fight against Covid, another Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China.

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Amid the country’s ongoing fight against Covid-19, scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have discovered another virus called ‘Cat Que Virus’ (CQV) which has the potential to cause disease in the country. Falling under the category of Arthropod-borne viruses and found in pigs and culex mosquitoes, CQV has been largely reported in China and Vietnam. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say. The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person, and trigger a global outbreak. While it is not…

28 Sep

Almonds provide a cardiovascular health benefit

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As part of a recent clinical trial, researchers at King’s College London measured Heart rate variability (HRV) in participants undergoing a mental stress challenge and saw improved measures of HRV in participants who had been replacing typical snacks with almonds over a six-week period. Mental stress is among the psychosocial factors thought to contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. This study reveals how almonds can be part of a heart-healthy diet, affecting risk factors including the body’s response to mental stress. Eating almonds in place of typical snacks can diminish…

24 Sep

Delhi has already peaked in coronavirus second-wave, its intensity will reduce in few days, says Kejriwal.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the national capital witnessed the second wave of COVID-19 and has now turned the corner. The sudden daily spike in cases crossing 4,000, which took place earlier this month, was the second wave of the disease, Mr Kejriwal indicated.This is the first time any state in the country claimed to have reached the second wave of the virus, which surfaced in Kerala in December. The total number of cases in Maharashtra, the epicenter of the disease, is 12,63,799 cases. Delhi stands at the fifth spot with 2,56,789 cases. “From July 1 to August…

23 Sep

Dream11 IPL 2020: Colgate is official Smile Partner

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In its continuous endeavour to Keep India Smiling, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has collaborated as the official Smile Partner with 6 teams at the upcoming Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020. The teams include Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. This season of Dream11 IPL 2020, being held against all odds is a remarkable show of the country’s positivity and optimism and is in line with Colgate’s ideology of ‘Smile karo aur shuru ho jao’ (Get started with a smile). Vice-President (Marketing) of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, Mr Arvind Chintamani said, “While the pandemic…

22 Sep

‘Watch Me Now’ – Avon’s new campaign

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Beauty company Avon has launched a new brand campaign, ‘Watch Me Now’ calling on people to reconsider their views of the iconic company. Avon, which has been transforming women’s lives by doing beauty differently, has evolved its positioning to better reflect the Avon of today – an innovative, bold and inclusive beauty brand. Launched to coincide with Avon’s 135th birthday, ‘Watch Me Now’ is a testimony to Avon’s heritage as a purpose-driven company – using the power of beauty to create opportunities for people to earn on their own terms. It celebrates the success of the Avon brand, its people,…

21 Sep

Himalaya’s monsoon skincare for babies

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Monsoon brings humidity and dampness that can lead to certain skin-related issues in babies, such as rashes, itchy scalp, etc. Dr Prathibha Babshet, Ayurveda Expert, R & D, The Himalaya Drug Company, advises parents to follow a monsoon skincare routine for their baby. Recommending parents to use gentle and safe products, Dr Pratibha says, “To ensure skin is moisturized and nourished, follow a proper monsoon head-to-heel skincare routine using safe and gentle products during the season. Choose a gentle baby soap enriched with Olive Oil and Almond Oil. Post bath, gently pats dry, especially the areas with skin folds. Dab…

14 Sep

For high-risk groups, the government thinks to fast-track vaccine

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Human clinical trials for a vaccine for Covid-19 have been initiated in the country with approximately 1,000 volunteers participating in the exercise for each of the two indigenously developed vaccine candidates, the ICMR said on Tuesday. Since India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, it is the country's "moral responsibility" to fast-track vaccine development process to break the chain of coronavirus transmission, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said, referring to the two vaccine candidates developed indigenously. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has permitted two vaccines - one developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited in collaboration with the Indian…

03 Sep

India registers record single-day spike of 83,883 cases, tally over 38 lakh

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India registered a record spike of 83,883 cases on Thursday, taking the tally over 38 lakh. Active cases in India are over 8 lakh while almost 30 lakh recoveries havetaken place. 1043 deaths were registered in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 67,376, as per the Health Ministry. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, India also tested a record 11,72,179 samples for coronavirus. Total number of samples tested so far are over 4 crore. Meanwhile,US states have been told to be ready to distribute corona virusvaccines by November 1. Global tally of corona virus stands a…