Do you need a glass of alcohol regularly? Chronic drinking ups risk of dementia

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Do you need a glass of alcohol regularly? Chronic drinking ups risk of dementia Alcohol use disorders are associated with a three-fold higher risk of all types of dementia.

Women who complain of frequent indigestion vulnerable to heart attack Doctors often dismiss shortness of breath and palpitations in women as not heart-related symptoms.

Do you like the way you look? 15 new genes control the shape of our face In a new study, researchers have identified 15 locations in the DNA that are active like a human face that develops in the womb.

Walking the dog, pottering about in the garden can lower risk of death in older people The elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week.

Ruby-red elixir of life: Is the blood-only diet of bats an evolutionary win? Vampire bats, the only mammals to feed exclusively on the viscous, ruby-red elixir.

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Viruses may trigger diabetes because they contain proteins that mimic insulin Every cell in the body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes.

Here's how too much calcium in the brain may cause Parkinson's disease Excess levels of calcium may be what starts the chain reaction that leads to the death of brain cells.

Cholesterol check: Stay active at work, exercise regularly for 30 mins daily Cholesterol, made by liver, is important for proper functioning of the body. Just ensure blood lipid profile is healthy.

Turning 30? Eat berries, milk, leafy veggies, and avoid frozen & canned food It is crucial working women in India amend their diet with fibre- and nutrient-rich foods.

Turns out, a specific type of protein causes uncontrolled growth of cancer cells Ras protein binds itself to cell membranes impacting the signaling pathways that cause cancer's uncontrolled growth.

New hope for autism: Novel blood and urine tests can help in early diagnosis of developmental disorder The tests search for damage to proteins and could lead to earlier detection of autism and advance treatment.

Injuring yourself often at work? You might be depressed or tired Women suffering from depression, anxiety, and fatigue are more likely to be injured at work.

Looking for a quick way to lose weight? Try eating slowly It's time to change your eating habit.

Women, beware! Cleaning chemicals can damage your lungs Chemicals steadily cause a little damage to the airways day after day, year after year. What women can learn from strong women: A happy, healthy and holistic life It's time every one in the family ensures a healthy lifestyle change for the strong women in their life.

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