Equal for all: Women face same drink-related health issues like men

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Wed, Oct 26, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Panache Health

Equal for all: Women face same drink-related health issues like men Men born between 1891 and 1910 were twice (2.2) as likely as their female peers to drink alcohol.

Bored of working out at gym? Try swimming to be fit in the best way Swimming also helps better your lung capacity and is a great form of cardio workout.

Moms-to-be, beware! Young pregnant women more at risk of stroke The team examined 19,146 women, aged 12 to 55 years. Of these, 797 were pregnant or had just given birth.

Regular aerobic exercise may safeguard older adults against memory loss Older people who exercise showed some improvement on a test of thinking and memory skills.

Parents, beware! Sleeping beside your baby can cause cot death Cot death is the sudden unexplained death of a child less than one year of age.

Alzheimer's: Nuak1 enzyme may help curb the disease Enzyme Nuak1 helps to prevent accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain. Its inhibition also results in reduced levels of Tau.

You don't need to be super fit to prevent heart diseases Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world, representing 31 per cent of global mortality.

Diwali fitness guide: Consume more water for a natural glow Be productive, stay active. Do not miss your workouts. Celebrations are no excuse not to remain physically active.

Natural compound in onions may help fight ovarian cancer It has a relatively low lifetime risk that is less than one per cent, but that can increase up to 40 per cent if there is a family history.

Decoded: Why heart failure is not as life-threatening as a heart attack Heart failure is not similar to a heart attack and it is important for people to understand the difference, the experts said.

Unfortunate events during childhood may lead to sleep disruption or asthma The researchers suggested that with appropriate intervention, children are able to recover from some of these negative health effects.

Experiencing weight discrimination may cause heart diseases and diabetes Obese people risk getting diagnosed with health disorders if they face discrimination in society.

No link between hunger and calorie intake, says new study The study shows that food marketed as having appetite-modifying properties does not alter our calorie intake.

Red wine can cure hormonal imbalance in women Resveratrol, a polyphenol which occurs naturally in red wine, can correct hormone levels in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Myth busted! Fitness apps alone won't help teenagers stay in shape Smartphone fitness tools are just best used as an add-on to augment other fitness habits by making it easier to track behaviour & progress.

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