Cardiovascular diseases in women & children

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the number one cause of deaths worldwide, accounting for 17.3 million deaths. Over 80% of these deaths take place in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). By 2030, 23.6 million people are predicted to die from CVD which places a burden on national economies.

Women have an important role to play as gatekeepers of the family and guardians of health, especially in lower and middle-income countries, where eight out of 10 CVD-related deaths occur. We are urging all women to adopt heart-healthy behaviours. Taking action to prevent exposure to risk factors will have a positive impact on children, as they learn by example.

Feeling tipsy? New apps read blood alcohol levels, hail a taxi

Toronto: Before getting behind the wheel after a night out, a driver can test his blood alcohol level with new apps that not only give a reading but can call a cab.

Breathometer, for iPhones and Android smartphones, and BACtrack, for iPhones, display a user's blood alcohol level within seconds on smartphone-connected breathalyzers.

"People think, 'Oh, I'm driving around the corner,' but it's not until they get pulled over that they realize they're over the limit," said Charles Michael Yim, chief executive of Breathometer, based in Burlingame, California.

Bikini-Ready Vegetable Soup

Enjoy this spicy detoxifying soup to keep your body lean, healthy and beach-confident.

Ready in 45 minutes • Makes 6 cup servings

Can belief in God predict how someone responds to mental health treatment? A recent study suggests it might.

Researchers at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass., enrolled 159 men and women in a cognitive behavioral therapy program that involved, on average, 10 daylong sessions of group therapy, individual counseling and, in some cases, medications. About 60 percent of the participants were being treated for depression, while others had bipolar disorder, anxiety or other diagnoses.

Caring for a Mind in Crisis

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One afternoon at a school not far from the hospital where I was working, a teacher opened a utility closet and found a staff member passed out on the floor. He was clutching a small bloody mass in one hand, a sharp knife in the other, she reported, a red stain spreading rapidly at his middle.

He had amputated his genitals.

Ask Well: Gap Toothed By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

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Q-I used to have beautiful teeth but for the past year my two front teeth are separating and I now have a space between them that’s growing wider. What is happening and what can I do?

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10 Amazingly Inspirational Songs to Make Your Day

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If you are in need of a pick-me-up or some words of encouragement, we have just the thing. Below you’ll find a list of ten of the most inspiring songs to date. We have plucked the most uplifting lyrics from each song, giving you something to think about while making sure to leave you smiling and rocking all day long.

Life’s Hard Lessons

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Every so often an especially insightful book prompts me to reflect on or change my behavior, attitudes or both. Years ago, after reading “Type A Behavior and Your Heart” by two San Francisco cardiologists, Dr. Meyer Friedman and Dr. Ray H. Rosenman, I learned to reduce stress and hostility by cramming less into my days and allowing adequate time to accomplish whatever I had to do.

Feeling low ? you could be sleep deprived

Lack of sleep can affect you mood, your concentration, your energy levels and even your eating patterns. Here’s why…

The benefits of eating Lettuce

1. Lettuce aids digestion and promotes liver health.
   
   
   
2. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cataracts.
3. It helps to reduce the risk of cancer, helps prevent spinal bifida and anemia and may ease nervous insomnia.
4. The fresher the salad, the better.
5. When the cut surfaces are exposed to air, it diminishes the crispness as well as the nutritional quality of the lettuce.
6. Always remember to wash the lettuce thoroughly before consuming .

Herb which is worshiped: Tulsi

Today i am telling about the most important herb which is worship by Indians and some parts of world. But they do not know much about this herb which is Tulsi(Indian name) Basil(English name). It has common in India in few varieties,most common is Van Tulsi and Shyam Tulsi.But we don't know that it has 250 varieties grew all over the world.

Foods that's boosts your Longevity

It is possible to eat certain foods that boost your longevity. These foods not only strenthen the immune system but also help in fight diseases,and lower body fat and cholesterol.Increase in intake of these foods benefits health that you can help you to live longer,healther,and happier life.A majority of these foods work best when they are combined with a well balanced diet.Some of them are :

Jaggery : A natural sweetener

Curing a bad throat or being used in festive rituals or enhancing the taste of a dish -- Jaggery finds many uses in indian households.

Natural sweetener,a boon for your health, a taste enhancer --you can call jaggery all of these.Pickles or sweets,tea or coffee -- a dash of jaggery can add a delicious tang.But it's not just jaggery's sweeetness that makes it such a sought after ingredients in every kitchen.It is also considered auspicious and has the properties to keep several health problems at bay.Health Benefits Of Jaggery are :-

Combats bile disorders and indigestion.

Regulates liver function.

Rich in iron,helps lower and reverse anaemia.

Efficacious against dry cough; particularly useful for industrail workers operating in dusty environments;keeps lungs healthy.

Purifies blood and prevents rheumatic problems(as recorded in indian medical scriptures).

Prevents rheumatism.

Helps in breathing easily and also counters pollution naturaly.

Is richer in copper content as compared to white sugar.

Jaggery has about 50 times more mineral content than refined sugar.One tsp. of jaggery has 3-5 mg of calcium,3-5 mg phosphorous,6 mg magnesium and 45 mg potassium

Wheat Grass : A very important medication given by nature

Wheatgrass is a commonly found herb in India and is known for its nutritional value. It is known, as Triticum aestivum in its biological terms. It contains enzymes like protease, cytrochrome, amylase, lipase, transshydrogenase and SOD (super oxide dismutase). Besides these enzymes, it also contains all the essential amino acids especially alanine, asparatic acid, glutamic acid, arginine and serine, which are helpful in providing good amount of protein in body.

Why should I drink wheatgrass juice?

Growing and juicing your own wheat sprouts is not only decorative and fun, but also highly nutritional. Wheatgrass is full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The juice has many health benefits due to the high concentration of chlorophyll, Vitamins B-12, B-6, K & C, and beta-carotene.

Tough Nut To Crack

WALNUT is one of the world's most venerable foods. Prized for its bountiful ornamental tree,the oblong-shaped,brown walnuts shell consists of two beautiful bumpy lobes. Off-white in color,partially attached,the lobes are covered by a flaky,light-brown skin.

HEALTH BENEFITS

This delicious nut is an excellent concentration of essential omega-3 fatty acids,a special type of protective fat that the body cannot manufacture.

It comprises of 15 percent beneficial mono saturated fats.

Cholesterol-free,low in sodium and saturated fat,walnuts are also a good source of vegetables protein, fibre and vitamin C. Known as 'BRAIN FOOD',WALNUTS ADD TO THE EXTRA Nutrition, and are high in food energy.


Here' why ...Vitamin E- increases the immune system performance and actively aids in protecting cells.

Essential B vitamins supports essential brain functions,prevents moods swings and lapese in concentration Packed with minerals- iron,phosphorous,potassium and zinc Copper and manganese - two minerals that are essential co-factors in a number of enzymes which are important in antioxidant defenses.

Walnuts' promising health benefits range from cardiovascular protection,preventing rheumatoid arthritis,protection against inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis and promoting better cognitive functioning.

In addition walnuts contains an antioxidant compound called ellagic acid that supports the immune system and appears to have several cancer fighting properties.

Omega-3 fatty acids are also present in walnuts, which helps reducing inflammation and decrease the process of arteriosclerosis.

Adding a handful of walnut(8-10 halves)to your diet everyday can help to reduce blood cholesterol levels. these nuts enjoy a long shelf life.
Store them in less humid,odur free,cool environment. Avoid exposure to light and heat. Keep chopped walnuts refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container.
Remember to only shell walnuts when you are ready to use them.

Try this !!!!

Top it on the breakfast cereals, toss it with salads and pasta, or mix it with stir-fries. Its versatility gives a nutty flavoring as a stuffing to chicken and fish. Enjoy it in hot soups,or chop and toast them to enhance its natural flavor.

Worry about acidity ? Here's the solution

• Consume a small piece of jaggery after every meal and see what wonders it can do to keep acidity away.
  
  

• Take a cup of water and boil it . Add one tea spoon of aniseed(saunf) to the water and leave it over night. In the morning filter the water and add one tea spoon of honey to it. Drink it twice a day and acidity will be a thing of past.

• Take a cardamom and a clove and crush them together. Consume it like a mouth freshener after each meal. Not only will this remedy take care of your acidity, it will also keep away a bad breath.

• Take about one and a half littres of water and add one tea spoon of caraway seeds(shah jeera) to it. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes . Drink it while warm at least two-three times a day for five-six days.

The health benefits of cinnamon

Studies have shown that just half teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.



Studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes.