what’sNew
Scanadu Scout: Have you ever wished you could know whether you are about to get sick, or if your workout truly took it to the maximumIJ Scanadu's new SCOUT is just the thing to let you know. By placing it to the head, it monitors pulse, heart rate, cardiac electric activity and the amount of oxygen in the blood. While this may not be discernible for the average person in making sense of the data, a doctor certainly can decipher the readings.
Wonder food
Blueberries: The berries are considered to be the world’s best wonder food. Catechins found in blueberries activate fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cells to assist with weight loss. They contain a group of natural phytonutrients (plant nutrient) called proanthocyanidins which have a unique ability to protect both the watery and fatty parts of the brain against damage from some environmental toxins. one of the richest sources of proanthocyanidins. These phytonutrients decrease free radicals levels that are linked to aging and disease. Blueberries are packed with vitamins C, E, riboflavin, niacin, and folate. They are a rich source of the phytonutrients ellagic acid.
it’sback!
Threats of diseases like dengue and malaria loom large over parts of Delhi as six malaria cases have been reported in June, while 13 cases were recorded in May. In 2012, 2,093 cases of dengue were reported in Delhi.
The main symptoms of dengue fever is high fever, body ache especially in the lower back. Rashes appear only on the fifth day of the fever.
Apply mosquito repellent cream on all body parts. Aedes mosquitoes don't fly very high, so parts of foot and lower body parts are where they attack.
Anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided. Paracetamol can be taken and doctor should be consulted immediately.
Tiptop
Ragi or red millet is high in protein, minerals and fibre best suitable for diabetic patient. It repairs tissues, relieve from migraine and improving the metabolic rate of the body.
It’s good for those who wants to loose weight as with each serving of ragi (20g) it provides 66kcal.
Ragi doesn’t contain gluten (a protein found in wheat) and can be easily consumed by people with wheat intolerance.
Studycentre
The WHO report revealed that there was a dip in the buffers stock of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs in India, but this would in no way affect treatment of patients. India has one of the largest TB control programme in the world with nearly 1.5 million TB patients placed under treatment every year. The treatment protocol ensures that the whole course of anti-TB drugs is given free to the patients.