Healthy diet, exercise might be key to achieving optimal health in later years ANI | Updated: Apr 04, 2021 19:26 IST
Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods may be the key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life.
The new research that used data from the Framingham Heart Study, was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access journal of the American Heart Association.
Cardiometabolic health risk factors include metabolic syndrome, a cluster of disorders such as excess fat around the waist, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. The presence of metabolic syndrome may increase the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.
World Autism Awareness Day 2021: Experts speak to spread awareness about ASD ANI | Updated: Apr 01, 2021 23:20 IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Each year, World Autism Awareness Day is held on April 2 with an aim to make people understand and accept individuals with autism, foster worldwide support for them, and inspire people.
In order to spread awareness on the occasion, experts on the subject recently spoke regarding the several misconceptions and stigma related to this disorder.
Dr Manish Mannan, HOD- Paediatrics & Neonatology, Paras Hospitals Gurugram said, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. It is estimated that worldwide one in 160 children has an ASD. Children with ASD often have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Man
Washington DC [US], March 16 (ANI): Researchers in a recent study found that the link between physical health problems and psychological stress generally relates to a stress-induced immune response gone wild, with inflammation then causing damage to other systems in the body. This is a predictable cascade, except in pregnancy cases.
Injuries to head at young age might later worsen cognitive decline ANI | Updated: Mar 14, 2021 16:11 IST
London [UK], March 14 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by University College London researchers found that individuals who previously experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests at the age of 70.
Head injuries did not appear to contribute to brain damage characteristic of Alzheimer s disease, but might make people more vulnerable to dementia symptoms, according to the findings published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.
Lead author Dr Sarah-Naomi James (MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at UCL) said: Here we found compelling evidence that head injuries in early or mid-life can have a small but significant impact on brain health and thinking skills in the long term. It might be that a head injury makes the brain more vulnerable to, or accelerates, the normal b
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): During a recent study, an international team of researchers discovered that in comparison to the general population, adults suffering from Down syndrome have a higher risk of death due to COVID-19. This implicated that people with genetic disorders should be prioritised for vaccination.