Facts on Honey and Cinnamon

Facts on Honey and Cinnamon

It is found that a mixture of honey and cinnamon cures most Diseases.
Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world.
Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective)
medicine for all kinds of diseases.
Honey can be used without any side Effects for any kind of diseases.
Today's science says that even though honey is sweet,
if taken in the right dosage as a medicine,
it does not harm diabetic patients.
Weekly World News, a Magazine in Canada ,
on its issue dated 17 January,
1995 has given the following list of diseases that
can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched.


HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread,
instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast.
It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient
from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack,
if they do this Process daily they are kept miles away from
the next attack.
Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath
and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada,
various nursing homes have treated patients successfully
and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins
lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon
revitalize the arteries and veins.


ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning, and night,
One cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and
one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.
In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University,
it was found that when the doctors treated their patients
with a mixture of one tablespoon honey and half teaspoon
Cinnamon powder before breakfast,They found that within a week,
out of the 200 people So treated, practically 73 patients were
totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the
patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis
started walking without pain.


BLADDER INFECTION:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon
of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink- destroys
the germs in the bladder.

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'Shorter' people get more lung disease

'Shorter' people get more lung disease

People who develop chronic lung disease are more likely to be shorter in height than the general population, researchers say.

The University of Nottingham team looked at more than one million people aged over 35 for their study.
They say those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) were 1.12cm shorter on average.
They believe that this lack of height may be a 'marker' that people have come  from a poorer background.

Writing in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, they say that historical studies had shown a strong relationship between adult height and the risk of developing COPD but they wanted to test whether the effect remained today now that living conditions have improved.

They obtained data on 1,025,662 people from a general practice database called the Health Improvement Network.
The association between height and lung disease was strongest in people aged 35 to 49 years and decreased progressively with age.
The smallest height difference was in the over 90s where the average difference was only 0.51cm.
They say this could be because many of the older generation who suffered from the disease actually died from it in recent years.

Scarring
People with COPD have permanent scarring to the lung tissue caused mostly be smoking.
It is estimated that 3.7 million people in the UK have the disease, but only 900,000 are currently diagnosed.
The researchers think that people who came from poorer backgrounds were more likely to have had mothers who smoked, had poor nutrition during their early years affecting general growth and lung development, and were more likely to live in smoking households and smoke themselves.

Richard Hubbard, professor of respiratory epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, who co-authored the study said: "There's a double whammy associated with deprivation.

"Poorer nutrition in the 'womb' and when growing up as a child can affect general growth and lung development.

"This is combined with an increased likelihood to live with families and peers who smoke - influencing the chance of taking up and sticking with the habit.
"We know that smoking is the principal cause of COPD and all of these factors combined could increase the risk even more."
Professor Mike Morgan, chairman of the British Thoracic Society, said: "We need to make it easier for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to make positive life choices and improvements to their health - whether it be eating well or stopping smoking.
"GPs and primary care professionals could also look out for height alongside smoking status and other chronic lung disease symptoms, to ensure that the disease is caught early."

A Department of Health spokesman said several factors which may affect growth, such as poor nutrition, are also risks for COPD.
"As part of the forthcoming national strategy on COPD we will be investigating how we can best identify these risk factors and take action to either prevent people developing respiratory conditions or halt the progression of the disease once diagnosed.




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Warning on harmful hidden fat

 

Warning on harmful hidden fat

A new survey has indicated that ninety per cent of Irish people are unaware of a significant health risk, visceral fat.

Visceral fat surrounds abdominal organs and can increase the risk of life-threatening diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The European survey, which included Ireland, included over 12,000 adults who wanted to lose weight.
It showed that 90% of Irish people do not know what visceral fat is but after hearing about the associated risks, 79% said they were more motivated to lose weight.

Waist measurement is regarded as the best clinical indicator of excess visceral fat and therefore the best predictor of risk.
Experts say visceral fat is a stronger predictor of premature death than overall weight.
Steady weight loss with a 5% to 10% decrease in body weight can reduce visceral fat and significantly benefit health.
The study found that of the Irish people surveyed who had previously dieted at New Year, almost half admitted to being unsuccessful.

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High blood sugar linked to cancer risk

High blood sugar linked to cancer risk

A new study warns that high levels of blood su gar could elevate the risk of developing cancer in both men and women, with women being more susceptible to the illness

Findings of the study suggest those who have increased levels of glucose in their blood are not only prone to cancer but also likely to die of the disease.

Lead researcher Dr Tanja Stock said, “The results suggest that, for women, the higher the level of sugar in the blood, the higher the risk. For men, there was still an association, but it was weaker."


Study details
To reach this conclusion, researchers from the Umea University in Sweden, carried out a study on 2,74,126 men and 2,75,818 women from Norway, Austria and Sweden. The average age of the participants was 44 years.
For the study, researchers examined the blood sugar levels of all the participants who were followed for 10 years.
During the follow-up period, the researchers continued keeping the medical record of subjects on how many of them developed cancer as well as died of the illness.

Cancer risk linked to high blood sugar levels
Analysis of the data revealed noteworthy associations between those who had high blood sugar levels and cancer development.

"Significant increases in risk among men were found for incident and fatal cancer of the liver, gallbladder, and respiratory tract, for incident thyroid cancer and multiple myeloma, and for fatal rectal cancer,” the study authors said.

"In women, significant associations were found for incident and fatal cancer of the pancreas, for incident urinary bladder cancer, and for fatal cancer of the uterine corpus, cervix uteri and stomach," they added.

High blood sugar levels, not the sole risk factor
Regardless of the findings, the researchers claimed that increased blood sugar levels may not be the only factor triggering cancer tumor growth. There could be other risk factors responsible for cancer development, they said.
Dr Iain Frame, Director of Research at Diabetes UK, said, “It would be wrong to conclude that high blood glucose levels alone are causing the increase in cancer cases and deaths. Nor can we say that, by controlling blood glucose levels alone, we could lower the risk of cancer."

The study appears in the 'Public Library of Science Medicine' journal.

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7 surprising facts about sleep

7 surprising facts about sleep

1. Set a Bedtime Alert

Most of us already use an alarm to wake up in the morning, but sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep, suggests setting it at night as well. "I tell people to set their alarm for one hour before bedtime, which reminds them to begin what I call the power-down hour," says Dr. Breus, who is also a spokesman for the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach. He says you should spend the first 20 minutes of that hour taking care of any necessary chores (like walking the dog or making your kids' lunches), then spend the next 20 minutes on hygiene (washing up, brushing your teeth, etc.), and save the last 20 minutes before bed for relaxation. You don't necessarily have to meditate, if that doesn't appeal to you; you can also do deep breathing exercises, read a book or even watch a little TV (as long as it's not too stimulating).

2. Don't Clear Your Mind

Experts say anxiety and depression top the list of reasons people have trouble sleeping. Part of the problem is that many of us just can't seem to quiet that internal voice that starts rambling on about the worries of the day. Of course, if you can clear your mind, go ahead and do it. But if that's impossible, don't force it--you'll only end up panicking about the fact that you're not sleeping, says Paul McKenna, PhD, author of the soon-to-be-released book I Can Make You Sleep. Instead, try slowing down your thoughts. "Practice saying anything and everything that comes into your mind to yourself in a slow, monotonous, drowsy tone," says Dr. McKenna. It doesn't matter if you're thinking about what to buy tomorrow at the grocery store or how a big presentation at work is going to go. If you slow everything down and talk to yourself in an even tone, you'll find it's that much harder to keep worrying (or stay awake).




3 - Another great way to quiet those racing thoughts is to count backward from 300 by 3s, says Dr. Breus. Unless you're a math ace, you probably won't be able to focus on anything else while you're doing this, which means you'll end up distracting yourself from your stressful thoughts.

4. Get Up a Half-Hour Earlier

Yes, you read that right! If you're suffering from chronic insomnia, try getting up, for example, at 6:30 instead of your usual 7 wakeup time--no matter what time you fell asleep the night before. You may be extra- for a little while, but this is hands-down the most effective way to reset your body clock, says Dr. McKenna. It works because it teaches your body that it can't catch up on sleep in the morning, so eventually you'll start feeling drowsier earlier in the evening.

5. Consider Seeing a Professional

A sleep psychologist is someone who specializes in gathering info about your emotions and your behaviors specifically as they relate to sleep. Often found at sleep centers, a sleep psychologist can usually help resolve your sleep issues in just four to six sessions, says Joseph Ojile, MD, founder of the Clayton Sleep Institute in St. Louis and a spokesman for the National Sleep Foundation.

6. Don't Worry If You Can't Sleep Right Away

You shouldn't p a s s out the second your head hits the pillow. If that happens all the time, it's a sign that you're sleep deprived. (Ditto for nodding off during boring meetings and long movies.) Ideally, it should take 15 to 25 minutes from when you lie down to when you drift off to sleep, says Dr. Breus.

7. Go to Bed When You're Tired

If you're having ongoing sleep troubles, don't worry so much about the fact that it's almost midnight and you have to get up in less than seven hours. Forcing yourself to stay in bed when you're not is just going to contribute to more tossing and turning, says Dr. Ojile. Instead, get up, do something relaxing, and go back to bed whenever you do feel tired. You might end up exhausted the next day (but that was bound to happen either way under these circumstances), and the following night you should have better luck getting to bed earlier.

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A chilli pill that cuts as many calories as 80 minutes walk

A chilli pill that cuts as many calories as 80 minutes walk

LONDON: Scientists claimed to have developed a slimming pill that can burn off as many calories as 80 minutes of walk or a 25-minute jog, while you sit


The pill -- Capsiplex -- which is made from hot peppers and capsicum, utilises the weight-loss potential of red-hot peppers.

Chilli and capsicum help speed up the metabolism, thus, helping people lose weight more rapidly. However, consuming these chillies or their extract in large quantities causes irritation as these are unbearably hot.

The scientists overcame this problem while developing the capsule. The pill eats up the calories without causing any irritation, the Daily Mail reported.

"For decades, scientists have known about the weight-loss potential of red-hot peppers. The problem has been the ability to consume such a highly concentrated amount, but we have overcome this by putting a protective coating on the ingredients which stops any gastric irritation," a spokesman for Capsiplex said.

"At last we have a safe and healthy supplement to help weight loss," the spokesman added.

Trials of the pill conducted at University of Oklahoma in US showed adults taking Capsiplex burned off 278 more calories before, during and after a bout of exercise than those on placebos.

The pill is already in use in the US. Hollywood stars like Jennifer Lopez, Brad Pitt and Britney Spears are known to have used the pill. 


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6 Simple Stress-Melting, Muscle-Relaxing Moves

6 Simple Stress-Melting, Muscle-Relaxing Moves

Got a pain in the...back? You're in good company. Forty-five percent of women report aches in their upper or lower back, a Self.com poll shows (other achy areas include the neck and knees). For me, it's usually a sign that I need to de-stress, pronto. But while the pain is treatable, the stress can be hard to shake. 

You don't need to pony up for a pro massage to undo your knots (though that certainly is wonderful!). Take matters into your own hands by doing these moves daily. They were created by Jill Miller, a yoga instructor in Los Angeles and creator of Yoga Tune Up, a program that uses balls to relieve muscle tension. To do them, use a pair of Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls ($10 per pair, YogaTuneUp.com) or a pair of tennis balls or racquetballs.

Lower-back loosener
Lie faceup, knees bent, feet flat. Place balls under lower back, one on either side of spine. Lift upper body off floor, propping yourself on forearms. Keeping lower back on balls, raise hips and butt off floor. Roll lower back up and down over balls for up to two minutes.


Upper-back relaxer
Stand against wall. Place a ball on either side of spine, above bra strap. Walk feet out about 12 inches, hip-width apart, knees soft, arms down, back pressing onto balls. Squat, rolling back down over balls and raising arms overhead. Return to standing, rolling back up over balls and lowering arms. Repeat for up to two minutes.

Neck nurturer
Sit on edge of chair, feet flat, ball in right hand, head turned to right. Press ball on left side of neck wherever you feel tension. Holding ball in place, slowly turn head to left. Return to start. Reposition ball on another sore spot on the left and turn to left again. Return to start. Continue for up to two minutes. Switch sides; repeat.

Knee fixer
Lie on right side, legs extended, with right forearm supporting upper body. Place ball under right outer thigh, then bend left knee and position left foot in front of right thigh; put left hand in front of body for support. Slowly shift body so ball moves up to hip and down to knee, then back, for up to two minutes. Switch sides; repeat.

Wrist rescuer
Place balls inside their mesh bag and tie it. (If using tennis balls or racquetballs, substitute a sock.) Kneel; place right forearm, palm up, on balls. Roll forearm over balls, from wrist to elbow and back, for up to two minutes. Turn palm down; repeat. Switch arms; repeat.

Sole saver
Stand, holding back of chair for support with right hand, left hand on hip. Place ball under center of right foot, pressing body weight on ball. Roll ball under arch, up and down the length of sole and from side to side, for up to two minutes. Switch feet; repeat.

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Balle Balle to weight loss

Balle Balle to weight loss

Treadmill vs. Masala Bhangra Workout®


Indian for the past 10 years sees a marked difference in people's attitudes towards fitness.

"People want to look good and Bollywood is a great influence. I also feel that group exercise classes work very well."

More important for women to workout because they lose bone density and lifting weights should be an essential part of their workout regime.

"It's been a decade and people are still not bored, so I don't think it ever gets monotonous"

Vouch for the fact that it is a more fun way of losing weight than the treadmill!

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Exciting ways to relax in this holiday season!

Exciting ways to relax in this holiday season!

After every holiday we feel the need to take another small holiday to relax and rewind. Here are a few tips to help you sink into that cushion and relax just so completely!

The shopping and crowds. The back-to-back diet busting parties. The interminable chats with the in-laws. We understand how easy it is to feel not so wonderful at this most wonderful time of the year. Here is help to dodge those seasonal blues and stay happy, healthy and energised. From quick stress-survival strategies to mood-brightening foods, here’s your cheat sheet to holiday cheer.


Hike your mood with sunlight
It stimulates the production of feel-good serotonin and also helps relieve seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which impacts millions of people each year. To ease SAD symptoms, spend time outdoors or near a window on sunny days, or ask your doc about phototherapy (a treatment using a box that emits full-spectrum light).

Take a whiff of citrus
Researchers studying depression have found that certain citrus fragrances boost feelings of wellbeing and alleviate stress by upping levels of norepinephrine, a hormone that affects mood. For an all-day pick-me-up, dab a little lemon or orange essential oil on a handkerchief to tuck in your pocket.

For some extra colour and more cheer, you can even display citrus fruits on your dining table. They look good and their aroma fills the entire house!

Walk away from worries
Another proven fact is that the rhythm and repetition of walking has a tranquilising effect on your brain, and it decreases anxiety and improves sleep. Aim for a brisk, half-hour walk every day.

Do less, enjoy more
Don’t we just go overboard to please others during the holidays: shopping, cooking, sending cards, and attending every event! Instead, take care of yourself by saying no at least once – and maybe once more.

Stick with your daily routine to prevent stress and keep your mood stable. Prioritize your workouts, book club, etc., and don’t try to squeeze in more holiday than you can handle.

Laugh a lot
Laughing like crazy reduces stress hormones. That, in turn, helps immune cells function better. Watch films you enjoy, meet the people who make you happy – stay from toxic.

Padding and cushions
Don’t fret if you put on a few kgs over the holidays. The extra weight can boost your immune system by increasing energy reserves, according to research from Indiana University at Bloomington. Just make sure to burn off the added weight by winter’s end.

Get out of the house
If your family members often pick on one another at the holiday table, taking the fun out of meals, consider eating family brunches or dinners in restaurants. Take your pet along and see how wonderful it feels to have your furry friend with you at every occasion!

Give up old customs
Abandoning old customs can be a good strategy if you’re lonely or grieving. Stay away from all those things that bring you down. Experiment with a different culture’s customs, or invite isolated colleagues over and start some new traditions.

Pop some pistachios
Research from Penn State University shows that eating these little nuts can actually help you fight stress by protecting one of the organs most harmed by it – your heart. Eating pistachios lowers cholesterol, which can help improve cardiovascular health.

Savour a spicy meal
Hot foods trigger the release of endorphins – the natural chemicals that trigger feelings of euphoria and wellbeing.

Dip into some honey
You’ll get an instant kick and energy for the long haul. Plus, research shows that its antioxidant and antibacterial properties may improve your immunity. Here’s a tip: The darker the honey, the more powerful the antioxidant punch.

Give away the old to the needy
You will feel wonderful and much lighter in spirit once you have given away old clothes, utensils, bed sheets, umbrellas, handbags, outdated music tapes and more to someone who has a need for it. If you don’t want to give to charities, look up urchins on the roadside – they will only be too happy to take them all from you.

Give a "hands-on" gift
In one study, participants who gave massages had fewer medical woes and less stress than those who received rubdowns. Best scenario: You and your partner gift each other.

Graft a sapling from a main plant and place in a colourful container. Wrap it up with a ribbon and it’s ready to be gifted to friends and family. It’s a nice and rare thoughtful gift and just right at this ‘global warming’ time. Maybe a sexy bonsai Christmas tree could instantly help light up a corner of someone’s living room – constantly reminding them of you!

Say yes, yes, yes! – to sex immunity, a satisfying romp can slay stress and raise self-esteem, experts say. Orgasms increase endorphins (natural painkillers) and raise oxytocin levels, which promotes sound sleep.




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Eating Disorders Seen In 10-15 Percent Of Women

Eating Disorders Seen In 10-15 Percent Of Women

David Goodhue

Miami, Florida, United States (AHN) - Ten to 15 percent of women have what scientists describe as "maladaptive" eating disorders beyond anorexia, according to Canadian researchers.

Lise Gauvin, a University of Montreal professor of social and preventive medicines, said in a statement that women are bombarded with conflicting messages - lose weight, but also "eat for the simple pleasure of it."
Gauvin and her colleagues interviewed 1,501 women about eating disorders and "disordered eating." None of the participants was classified as anorexic. Their average age was 31, and the majority of the women were non-smokers and college graduates.

Gauvin said that about 13.7 percent of the women reported binge eating one to five days, or one to seven days per month. About 2.5 percent of the women reported forcing themselves to vomit, use laxatives or diuretics to maintain their weight or shape.

The study was published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

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Green tea helps ease depression in elders

Sendai, Japan, December 21 -- According to Japanese researchers, green tea, the miracle beverage packed with many health benefits may be the natural way to help ease depression and lift up the spirits of the elderly.

Late life depression characterized by persistent down moods can elevate the risk of multiple illnesses, worsen the outcome of existing medical illnesses, and also increase mortality in the senior citizens.
Researchers at Tohoku University Graduate School

of Biomedical Engineering in Sendai conducted a study to assess the potential benefits of green tea consumption in alleviating psychological stress.

Details of the study
Dr. Kaijun Niu, lead author of the study and his colleagues examined 1,058 elderly Japanese individuals aged 70 years and above exhibiting mild and severe depressive symptoms.

Nearly 34 percent of the males and 39 percent of the women in the group demonstrated some symptoms of melancholy, while 20 percent of the men and 24 percent of the women showed signs of severe depression.
The patients were questioned about their daily intake of green tea. Out of all, 488 of the group confessed to drinking four or more cups of green tea a day, 284 said they consumed two to three cups daily while the rest reported having one or less cup daily.

Observations by the researchers
The investigators noted that the gloomy feelings were 44 per cent lower in participants who drank more than four cups of green tea per day as opposed to those who drank one or less.
The researchers found the same effect of the beverage on depressive symptoms even after taking into account factors such as socioeconomic status, age, sex, disease history, BMI, alcohol consumption, smoking, diet, and physical activity.
However, the scientists found that other tea varieties like oolong and black tea did not display similar anti-depression benefits.

L-theanine promotes relaxation
According to researchers green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes feelings of relaxation that has a soothing, calming effect on people who drink it.
Theanine stimulates the production of alpha-brain waves associated with relaxation. It also alters levels of neurotransmitters in the brain such as serotonin and dopamine that can affect mood swings.
The researchers believe that green tea appears to be a relative safe option for treating anxiety and depression over prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications which come with adverse effects.
Despite the promising outcomes of the study, the scientists feel there is need for further research to draw a more tangible connection between green tea consumption and mental health.

The study was published in the December issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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A Healthy Life Should Start From A Young Age!

Healthy children are more likely to develop into healthy teenagers and healthy adults. If they are healthy, they can do a lot of things they want to do!

Being active promotes healthy growth and development. Children need at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Playing hide and seek, tag games and sports are great ways to get kids moving while also having fun.

1. Start the day with a healthy breakfast

Healthy breakfast gives them energy for the day. Whole-grain breads, cereals, whole fruits, skim or low-fat milk and yogurt are good breakfast foods.

2. Snack smart

Healthy snacks provide an additional source of calories needed by kids throughout their active day. Yogurt, fresh or dried fruits, cereal bars and raw vegetables with dip are good choices.

3. Eat lots of different foods

Children need to eat lots of different foods including large amounts of vegetables, legumes, fruits & whole grains; and small amounts of dairy & meats to get all the nutrients needed for growth & good health. Macronutrients (Carbohydrates, Fats and Protein) are the body's main source of fuel. Micronutrients (Vitamins and Minerals) are needed for many body functions.

4. Drink plenty of liquid

Children should drink plenty of liquid for hydration while providing nutrients for good health and growth.

5. Be active everyday

Being active promotes healthy growth and development. Children need at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Playing hide and seek, tag games and sports are great ways to get kids moving while also having fun.


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Calorie intake linked to cancer development

Calorie intake linked to cancer development

Restricting consumption of glucose can extend the life of healthy human-lung cells and speed the death of precancerous human-lung cells,
 
Calorie intake linked to cell lifespan, cancer development reducing cancer’s spread and growth rate, say researchers.

Boffins from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) conducted tests by growing both healthy human-lung cells and precancerous human-lung cells in laboratory flasks. The flasks were provided either normal levels of glucose or significantly reduced amounts of the sugar compound, and the cells then were allowed to grow for a period of weeks.

Principal investigator Trygve Tollefsbol, Ph.D., D.O., a professor in the Department of Biology, said: "In that time, we were able to track the cells’ ability to divide while also monitoring the number of surviving cells. The pattern that was revealed to us showed that restricted glucose levels led the healthy cells to grow longer than is typical and caused the precancerous cells to die off in large numbers.”

The expert added: "These results further verify the potential health benefits of controlling calorie intake.

"Our research indicates that calorie reduction extends the lifespan of healthy human cells and aids the body’s natural ability to kill off cancer-forming cells."

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Wrinkles more of a female worry

Wrinkles

Findings of a latest trial confirm that women are more prone to wrinkling, especially in the perioral region, around the lips.
According to the study published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

(ASAPS), women exhibit more and deeper wrinkles in the perioral region than men.

Details of the study
In order to determine wrinkle severity, researchers led by Dr. Emma C. Paes of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery at the University Medical Center in Utrecht Netherlands used skin surface replicas of 10 male and 10 female corpses between the ages of 75 and 93.
Fresh cadavers were evaluated using the dermaTOP blue three-dimensional digitizing system, a 3D technology that assists analysis of roughness or smoothness of the human skin.

Observations by the researchers
Women exhibited more and deeper wrinkles in the perioral region than their male counterparts, researchers found.

Histological analysis unearthed several differences between the skin texture of men and women. Women had a fewer sweat glands and sebum secreting sebaceous glands in the perioral region than men.
Sebum is a waxy and oily substance which plays a key role in filling of the skin.
Women had fewer blood vessels supplying blood to the lip region, implying a lesser vascularized skin that allows wrinkles to develop more quickly. Also, the muscles around a woman’s mouth are packed closer to the skin, pulling the skin tighter thereby causing wrinkles, researchers stated.
While, the number of hair follicles were approximately the same in both genders, men scored more on sweat glands per hair follicle, leading to a more relaxed skin aging, researchers explained.

What can women do to avoid the onset of wrinkles?
While a series of treatment options namely Botox or Dysport, lasers, injectable wrinkle fillers, dermabrasion and chemical peels are available these days to combat wrinkles, the effectiveness of all is certainly doubtful.
Meanwhile, long known tips like avoiding direct sun exposure, quitting smoking and evading a drastic weight loss are certainly known to work wonders.
The findings re reported in the current issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal.


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Fish can help improve nervous system function

Fish can help improve nervous system function
Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish, appears to play a significant role in improving nervous system function, reveals a new

Fish can help improve nervous system function

The researchers insist two omega-3 fatty acids – docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) have been found to avoid sensory overload, maybe by maintaining nerve-cell membranes.

The finding connects low omega-3s to the information-processing problems found in people with schizophrenia ,bipolar,obsessive-compulsive and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders; Huntington’s disease; and other afflictions of the nervous system.

"It is an uphill battle now to reverse the message that ‘fats are bad,’ and to increase omega-3 fats in our diet," said Norman Salem Jr., PhD, who led this study at the Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

The body cannot make these essential nutrients from scratch. It gets them by metabolizing their precursor, á-linolenic acid (LNA), or from foods or supplements with DHA and EPA in a readily usable form.

"Humans can convert less than one percent of the precursor into DHA, making DHA an essential nutrient in the human diet," said Irina Fedorova, PhD, one of the paper’s co-authors.

EPA is already known for its anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular effects, but DHA makes up more than 90 percent of the omega-3s in the brain (which has no EPA), and nervous system in general.

During the study, the researchers fed four different diets with no or varying types and amounts of omega-3s to four groups of pregnant mice and then their offspring.

They measured how the offspring, once grown, responded to a classic test of nervous-system function in which healthy animals are exposed to a sudden loud noise. Normally, animals flinch. However, when they hear a softer tone in advance, they flinch much less.

It appears that normal nervous systems use that gentle warning to prepare instinctively for future stimuli, an adaptive process called sensorimotor gating.

The mice raised on DHA and EPA showed normal, adaptive sensorimotor gating by responding in a significantly calmer way to the loud noises that followed soft tones.

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It takes just 15 ciggies to raise lung cancer risk

It takes just 15 ciggies to raise lung cancer risk
A new study has shown that it takes just 15 cigarettes to increase the risk of developing lung

The research team led by Peter Campbell of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge insists that the new discovery may lead to new drugs that target the specific changes to the gene that helps to trigger the disease

The study suggests that a person may develop one mutation for every 15 cigarettes smoked.

Using new DNA sequencing technology called "massively parallel sequencing," the researchers cracked the entire cell genome and found more than 23,000 mutations that the tumour cells had acquired.

The mutations were linked with exposure to the toxins found in cigarette smoke and had accumulated over the lifetime.

"The profile of mutations we observed [in the lung-cancer patient] is exactly that expected from tobacco, suggesting that the majority of the 23,000 we found are caused by the cocktail of chemicals found in cigarettes,” the Independent quoted Campbell as saying.

“On the basis of average estimates, we can say that one mutation is fixed in the genome for every 15 cigarettes smoked," he added.

Similarly, the study conducted on patient with skin cancer showed that malignant skin cells contained changes that resulted from exposure to ultraviolet light.

"With these genome sequences, we have been able to explore deep into the past of each tumour, uncovering with remarkable clarity the imprints of these environmental mutagens [mutation-causing agents] on DNA, which occurred years before the tumour became apparent," said Professor Mike Stratton at the Sanger Institute.

The study appears in journal Nature.

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Painkiller weakens anti-clotting action of aspirin

People who take painkiller Celebrex and also take a low-dose aspirin tablet daily to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke might not be Painkiller weakens anti-clotting action of aspirin getting enough protection because the former drug keeps the aspirin from doing its job effectively, according to a new study.

In laboratory studies, University of Michigan researchers found that several coxibs, the drug class to which Celebrex belongs, interfere with aspirin’s ability to discourage blood clots, if the aspirin is taken in low doses.

Celebrex, also known as celecoxib, is the only coxib currently on the market.

Doctors frequently advise daily low-dose aspirin (81 mg) for patients who have heart conditions, notably a serious form of angina known as unstable angina, or for patients who are at risk of second heart attacks.

Aspirin is well known for its ability to discourage formation of blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke.

In addition, arthritis patients who take Celebrex regularly are often put on low-dose aspirin because this is thought to counteract Celebrex’s own potential clot-promoting effect.

"There are many people who take low-dose aspirin, perhaps as many as half of men over 50. If they are also prescribed Celebrex for arthritis or other pain, our results suggest that the Celebrex will probably interfere with the aspirin’s action," said Dr. William L. Smith, the study’s senior author.

"The greatest risk is having people take Celebrex who are taking aspirin for cardiovascular problems that are known to be mitigated by aspirin, including patients with unstable angina or those at risk for a second heart attack," he said.

In unstable angina, small clots form in arteries and interfere with blood flow.

Previous studies of healthy subjects found no ill effect on blood clotting when Celebrex was combined with aspirin at higher doses, specifically a daily "regular" aspirin tablet (324 mg), Smith notes.

So it may be that a higher aspirin dose, or spreading out the time between taking low-dose aspirin and Celebrex, will allow aspirin to be effective.

Aspirin’s undesirable effects on the gastrointestinal tract at higher doses when taken long-term would have to be taken into account.

While the effect seen in the study needs to be replicated in studies of low-dose aspirin and Celebrex in people, perhaps in older patients, who have conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis said Smith.

If the effect holds true in people, it will be important to determine if a balance in dose and/or dose regimens can be found so that aspirin and Celebrex can both be effective.

The results appear online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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93% deprived of sleep, 11% fall asleep at work: Study

BANGALORE: Ninety three percent Indians are sleep deprived and get less than the eight hours of mandatory sleep required for good health while 11 percent actually fall asleep at work, says a latest survey.

Eleven percent Indians took leave from work because of lack of sleep, according to the survey commissioned by Philips Electronics India Limited.

The survey conducted by Nielsen company in November 2009, covered 5,600 respondents in the 35-65 age group across 25 cities in urban India with a population of five lakh plus.

Fifty eight percent of the respondents felt that their work was impacted due to lack of adequate sleep with 11 percent falling asleep at work.

74 percent woke up anywhere between one to three times during their sleep. Reasons for waking up were need to answer call of nature (90 percent), stress at work (15 percent) and noise outside the home (10 percent).

Sixty two per cent of those surveyed displayed high risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition characterised by repeated cessation of breathing during sleep and which can potentially lead to heart disease and worsen heart failure.


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Even moderate weight loss can yield heart benefits

American scientists have claimed that even moderate weight loss improves heart function of obese people.
Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, claimed that obese people who lost a moderate amount of weight by eating less and exercising more improved their cardiovascular health, Journal of the American College of Cardiology reported.
"Losing 20 or so pounds might seem daunting to some people, but we showed that even a more modest weight loss can yield heart and vascular benefits," says lead author Lisa de las Fuentes.

She said, "It's important to realise that you can choose goals that are attainable and work progressively toward them. You don't necessarily need to lose 50 pounds to improve your heart function."
The study showed that weight loss lead to improvement in four key measures of heart and vascular health -- decreasing thickness of heart muscle, improved pumping and relaxation functions and decreased thickness of the carotid artery walls. 


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A hug can help you beat the blues!

After analyzing data from the 2007 Canadian Community Health Survey, researchers found that people who get hugs regularly are more likely to report better mental health.

"For people who either benefit from affection or lack it, there are substantial differences," The Globe and Mail quoted Jack Jedwab, executive director of the Montreal-based Association of Canadians Studies, as saying. He added: "I recommend getting a hug."

According to Jack, the study’s findings make sense because affection has a clear link to being part of a healthy, loving community.

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