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What is a Low Sugar Diet ?
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According to the studies, your sugar intake should not exceed 5 per cent of your total daily calories. This means that a typical adult's sugar intake should not exceed 30g per day. The most harmful type of sugar is free sugar, which is found in fizzy drinks, fruit juices, biscuits, cakes, and chocolate. There is also a 'no sugar diet,' which eliminates all sugar, including those found in otherwise healthy foods like fruit and dairy. This is not recommended because fruits are high in fibre and micronutrients.
10 reasons for infidelity
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The survey took place among users based out of the Tier -1 cities in India like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad Bengaluru, and Pune, between the 35-45 age bracket. Shedding some light on the scenario Sybil Shiddell, Country Manager India says, "Infidelity is considered taboo worldwide but there are many aspects to it. Cheating or the will to cheat is not the only reason why people get involved in extramarital affairs, incidents like negligence, domestic violence, loneliness, etc are a few of the many reasons that build up to the cause."
Simple mistakes that can ruin your fat loss journey
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You may be wondering why? And the answer is that there are some very simple mistakes that can totally ruin your fat loss journey. Unknowingly, we tend to make simple, stupid mistakes that make our weight loss journey a long and tiring one.
Prediabetes may raise higher heart attack risk in young adults
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Having prediabetes means that one's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, with fasting blood sugar between 100 to 125 mg/dL, although not high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is common and increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Laughter helps heart health
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Laughter is a simple way to care for your heart. It does not necessitate a drastic change in lifestyle, but it may inspire you to seek happiness in your life. Laughter is an easy way to take care of your heart. It doesn't require a huge lifestyle change, but it may encourage you to find the happiness in your life each day.
How artificial sweeteners impair liver's ability to detoxify
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The study, led by a team at the Medical College of Wisconsin in the US, examined two sugar substitutes - acesulfame potassium and sucralose - also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, and provide a sweet taste with few or no calories. These disrupt the function of a protein that plays a vital role in liver detoxification and the metabolism of certain drugs.
Lung diseases causing bacteria thrive on red blood cells
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Mycobacteria, a group of pathogenic bacteria that cause diseases like leprosy and tuberculosis in humans, are associated with red blood cells at lung infection sites. M. tuberculosis and other mycobacteria implicated in lung disease are now known to live in macrophages - white blood cells that engulf and kill pathogens. Mycobacteria turn up in blood and sputum coughed up by sick patients.
Genes may be responsible for couples not wanting to have kids: Study
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According to researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK, one mechanism of natural selection that is removing damaging genetic variation from the population is increased childlessness. It is likely linked to genetic influences on cognitive and behavioural traits, which may mean that men and women with these genetic variants are less likely to form reproductive partnerships.
Commonly used anti-nausea drugs may triple stroke risk
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Using drugs widely used to relieve nausea and vomiting are three times more likely to increase the risk of stroke, finds a study. People with migraine, or undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, are likely to suffer from nausea and vomiting and are known to use antidopaminergic antiemetics (ADAs) drugs. According to the study, published by The BMJ, the potential action of ADAs on blood flow to the brain could explain the higher risk.
Maternal exposure to plastic chemical may up asthma, wheezing risk in girls
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Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may have negative effects on respiratory health in school-age girls, warns a study. Bisphenols are chemical substances used in the manufacture of plastics and resins found in many consumer products, such as food cans, reusable bottles and toys. The most well-known is BPA, a known endocrine disruptor used widely in the manufacture of food containers and the interior coatings of such recipients.
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