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Physical activity reduces your risk of many diseases but as you get older, there is a tendency to reduce activity in favour of more rest.

Don’t use old age as an excuse to reduce physical activity. Here’s why

Physical activity reduces your risk of many diseases but as you get older, there is a tendency&nbsp;to reduce activity in favour of more rest.

Physical activity is essential for keeping muscles strong and joints flexible. It also reduces your risk of many diseases but as you get older, there is a tendency&nbsp;to reduce activity in favour of more rest.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A new study says this common progression is a recipe for disaster. Evolutionary biologists from Harvard&nbsp;discovered in a study that physical activity later in life shifted energy away from processes that compromised health and toward mechanisms in the body that extended it.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/focus-more-on-exercise-not-weight-loss-for-a-longer-life-here-s-why-1634211203871">Focus more on exercise, not weight loss for a longer life. Here&rsquo;s why &nbsp;</a>
The team says humans have evolved to remain physically active as they grow older and this helps slow down&nbsp;the gradual deterioration of the body.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published in the&nbsp;PNAS journal, the study&nbsp;found that repair processes activated as a response to exercise&nbsp;have been shown to lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, and depression.&nbsp;
The key&nbsp;takeaway&nbsp;here is that our bodies need physical activity to age well.
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Ragi, a fibrous and nutritious whole food has become a popular cereal among fitness enthusiasts due to its ability to keep one satiated for a longer period of time.

Test the purity of ragi with this adulteration test suggested by FSSAI

FSSAI is back with another purity test; this time for Ragi

Ragi, a fibrous and nutritious whole food has become a popular cereal among fitness enthusiasts due to its ability to keep one satiated for a longer period of time.

Ragi, a fibrous and nutritious whole food has become a popular cereal among fitness enthusiasts due to its ability to keep one satiated for a longer period of time. But this commonly found food item may also be adulterated with impurities that cannot be distinguished.&nbsp;
So, if you have even the slightest doubt regarding the purity of the packet of ragi lying in your kitchen, FSSAI is here to help you&nbsp;with another hack to test for adulteration.
Here&rsquo;s how to detect whether ragi is adulterated with rhodamine.
Take a cotton ball and soak it in water or vegetable oil. Next, take a bowl of ragi and rub the outer surface of the ragi with the soaked cotton ball. The cotton ball will show no colour change when rubbed on unadulterated ragi. But it turns red when rubbed on adulterated ragi.&nbsp;
You can also test the purity of some other kitchen ingredients like <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/sugar-scam-fssai-is-here-to-save-you-once-again-1636707686540">sugar</a>, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/fssai-ensures-that-you-always-sip-on-a-quality-cup-of-chai-1635746013167">tea leaves</a> and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/kitchen-hack-101-fssai-has-a-nifty-trick-to-check-the-purity-of-black-pepper-1634125143345">black pepper</a>.&nbsp;
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44% of American adults who don't have kids say they have no plans of having children as the future seems too 'bleak.'  

Childfree movement: forget baby boom, people just don’t want kids anymore

Predicted by many, the pandemic baby boom may have actually been a bust as more adults say just don't want to have kids anymore. 

More US adults with no kids say they never want to have children
44% say they're not at all likely to ever have kids in a 7% increase
Reasons:&nbsp;apathy, financial instability, medical problems, 'bleak' future
41% young Indians also uncertain about wanting kids: Lancet report
Children and adults wary of the&nbsp;diminishing&nbsp;state of the planet
GFX&nbsp;// The movement to be 'childfree'&nbsp;
'Childfree' movement gaining momentum on social media
Those who chose to be childfree amplifying the conversation
The pandemic may have made more people avoid parenthood
People had time to rethink&nbsp;and reset their life&nbsp;priorities
Outbreak highlighted economic insecurities, healthcare decline
Pandemic baby boom was actually a bust in most rich nations
7 of 22 rich economics saw birth decline&nbsp;in the final months of 2020
Even parts of India have seen&nbsp;a slump in births due to Covid
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&nbsp;#childfreetok, #childfreebychoice, #nothavingkids

44% of American adults who don't have kids say they have no plans of having children as the future seems too 'bleak.'&nbsp;&nbsp;

A growing number of American adults, who aren&rsquo;t already parents, see no point in making more humans, finds a new survey.&nbsp;
Around 44&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of non-parents aged 18 to 49 say it&rsquo;s not too likely, or not at all likely for them to ever have children as per&nbsp;the&nbsp;Pew Research Centre report.&nbsp;This is an increase of 7&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;in the same group that was&nbsp;also&nbsp;surveyed in 2018.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/shrinking-incomes-depleting-savings-millions-plunged-into-poverty-in-india-due-to-covid-1620569563947">Shrinking incomes, depleting savings: millions plunged into poverty due to Covid</a>
Factors like apathy, financial instability, medical problems and the&nbsp;world feeling too &lsquo;bleak&rsquo; were the top reasons for their choice to abstain&nbsp;from&nbsp;parenthood.&nbsp;
Notably, Americans are not alone in this sentiment. In a recent survey, around 41 per cent&nbsp;of young Indians also expressed hesitance in having their own children, due to the&nbsp;diminishing&nbsp;state of the planet.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/doomsday-approaching-young-people-the-world-over-believe-so-1632127273876">Doomsday approaching? Young people the world over believe so</a>
The movement to be 'childfree'&nbsp;
The &lsquo;childfree&rsquo; movement has also gained momentum on social media where more couples and, especially&nbsp;women who have chosen to not have kids are amplifying&nbsp;conversations about personal freedom.
While the childfree phenomenon isn't new, the pandemic may have brought more people into its fold.&nbsp;The outbreak&nbsp;has&nbsp;given people more time to rethink and reset their priorities. It also highlighted&nbsp;shortcomings&nbsp;of the healthcare system&nbsp;and&nbsp;magnified economic insecurities.
In fact, a new study confirms that&nbsp;for most high-income countries,&nbsp;the expected&nbsp;pandemic baby boom&nbsp;was actually&nbsp;a bust.&nbsp;Appearing in the&nbsp;Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, the research found that 7 of the 22 rich economies studied saw a&nbsp;statistically significant birth decline&nbsp;in the final months of 2020.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/china-relaxes-family-planning-rules-allows-couples-to-have-3-children-1622450463974">China relaxes family planning rules, allows couples to have 3 children</a>
Even in India where a pandemic baby boom was predicted by the UN, the National Family Health Survey data for 2019-21 shows that India's population has stagnated as the nation's total fertility rate has dropped for the first time.&nbsp;

Children may not be allowed to have accounts on social media but they are making big bucks as 'child influencers.'

Playground of influence: the business of kidfluencing is a ticking time bomb

Children may not be allowed to have accounts on social media but they are making big bucks as child influencers. With no rules and regulations to protect them, here's why kidfluencing is a ticking time bomb awaiting explosion. 

NOTE: There's no VO in the last 2 sections. Only bytes, which have been paraphrased for text mode.&nbsp;
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Ruchita Dar Shah First Moms Club (community for Indian mothers)
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Children may not be allowed to have accounts on social media but they are making big bucks as 'child influencers.'

While Facebook (or what is now Meta) may have hit pause on its eerie <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/facebook-puts-instagram-for-kids-on-hold-after-pushback-1632758031820">&lsquo;Instagram for Kids&rsquo;</a> project, this has not stopped children from becoming&nbsp;mega&nbsp;influencers&nbsp;on its main app.&nbsp;
From singing, dancing, acting, reviewing toys, movies or food to just posing in the trendiest fashion,&nbsp;a&nbsp;new generation of content creators&nbsp;is&nbsp;showing off their talent on social media.
Called &lsquo;kidfluencers,&rsquo; these&nbsp;children&nbsp;who could be&nbsp;as young as 2-3 years old&nbsp;and are now making big bucks for influencing their millions of followers. You can find these mini-influencers on&nbsp;YouTube, Instagram, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/uk-teens-faking-covid-positive-report-using-tik-tok-hacks-to-skip-school-1625226034018">Tik Tok</a>&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/8-year-old-ryan-kaji-is-the-highest-paid-youtuber-1576752622387">8-year-old Ryan Kaji is the highest paid YouTuber</a>
The influence of&nbsp;kidfluencers&nbsp;
The overall&nbsp;influencer industry&nbsp;is valued at about Rs. 1,200&nbsp;crore&nbsp;in India. While we don&rsquo;t know the market&nbsp;cap&nbsp;for&nbsp;child influencers, reports have pegged earnings from a single post to be as high as Rs 1-3&nbsp;lakhs for the most popular among this clan.&nbsp;In South Korea, a 6-year-old YouTuber Boram reportedly bought an&nbsp;$8 million home from her influencer income.
If that sounds like a lot, here&rsquo;s why&nbsp;tiny tots are making big bucks.&nbsp;A 2019 digital insight study said that 73 per cent&nbsp;of kids ask their parents to buy something after seeing recommendations&nbsp;from&nbsp;kid&nbsp;influencers.&nbsp;And 81 per cent of parents bought something children wanted after seeing it&nbsp;in a&nbsp;kidfluencers&rsquo; post.
And it doesn&rsquo;t take a genius to estimate that with school closures and online schooling, these numbers have and will continue to rise.
The consent and cash problem&nbsp;
But who gets to keep this money?&nbsp;While children&nbsp;are&nbsp;the face of the operation, these pages are&nbsp;generally&nbsp;run by&nbsp;their parents,&nbsp;as most&nbsp;social platforms don&rsquo;t even allow children under 13.&nbsp;There&rsquo;s an ongoing global debate on whether influencing is &lsquo;work&rsquo; and if so, can it be dubbed child labour?
Last year, France introduced a law to regulate children&rsquo;s 'influencer income.' The law mandates all income to be kept in a bank account till the kid turns 16 and also safeguards the child&rsquo;s right to be 'forgotten' if they want the content to be taken down.&nbsp;Notably, a YouTuber mom in the US was accused of inflicting abuse, starvation, and emotional manipulation by her own children for using them in her videos.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/physical-punishment-actually-worsens-children-s-behaviour-finds-lancet-study-1625745152630">Physical punishment actually worsens children&rsquo;s behaviour, finds Lancet study</a>
Closer home, the&nbsp;kidfluencer&nbsp;industry&nbsp;is still in its nascent stage and there doesn&rsquo;t seem to be much regulation in place to&nbsp;safeguard children from exploitation.
Parent Take: the problem with child influencers
Speaking to&nbsp;Editorji, Ruchita Dhar Shah of First Mom&rsquo;s Club highlighted the consequences of turning your child into an 'influencer.' Shah says that there may be information that parents give out (even unintentionally) that could reach online predators.&nbsp;
She explained&nbsp;that children's personalities are changing very quickly so while it may start as a fun talent you want to show off, it is incredibly hard to draw a line before it gets too much.&nbsp;
It is also dangerous to expose your child to a situation where they may calculate their self-esteem based on the number of likes and shares of their post, a problem that most&nbsp;adults&nbsp;also cannot tackle with ease.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/the-awkward-talk-time-for-professional-help-how-to-keep-a-check-on-your-child-s-drug-use-1635750002703">How to keep a check on your child's drug use</a>
Got a kid who wants to influence?&nbsp;
Just like forcing a kid to become one, it is probably not a good idea to stop your kid from becoming an influencer&nbsp;if that's what they want (and consent) to do. However, it is the duty of the caretaker to warn and prepare children for the online world before they choose to take the plunge.&nbsp;
In this case, Shah recommends asking&nbsp;children to not share their personal details like school, location or age with their online audience. It is also important to prepare the child for any negative comments or&nbsp;feedback that may&nbsp;be targeted towards them. Set limits on how much they can post or just social media and screens, in general.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/got-a-screen-fiend-kid-under-5-here-s-why-a-digital-detox-is-desperately-in-order-1634727485505">Got a screen fiend kid under 5? Here&rsquo;s why a digital detox is desperately in order</a>
Parents and caregivers should also keep a watch on what the kids are doing. It may take some time for parents to understand this world, but Shah adds that understanding the platforms is key to safeguarding your children from its ill effects.&nbsp;

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released guidelines for overall dietary patterns to improve heart health.

American Heart Association releases new dietary guidelines for Heart health

Here are some requirements for a heart-healthy dietary pattern, as suggested by the American Heart Association (AHA). Take a look!

Eat this, not that! AHA's guide for a heart healthy diet

AHA releases new dietary guidelines to&nbsp;improve heart health
Poor diet quality&nbsp;is associated with an increased risk of CVD
People should consume&nbsp;food &amp; beverages&nbsp;that are good for the heart
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Choose whole-grain foods and products Eat plenty and a variety of fruits and vegetables Choose healthy sources of protein: plants, seafood, unprocessed meat and low-fat dairy products Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt Use liquid plant oils rather than tropical oils, such as coconut and palm Choose minimally processed foods instead of ultra-processed foods Minimise the intake of beverages and foods with added sugars Adjust energy intake to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight If you do not drink alcohol, do not start; if you choose to drink alcohol, limit the intake &nbsp;

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated guidelines for overall dietary patterns to improve heart health.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released guidelines for overall dietary patterns to improve heart health. The new recommendations were published in the journal Circulation.
Also watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/red-meat-and-animal-fat-is-double-trouble-for-your-heart-health-1637231559140">&nbsp;Red meat and animal fat is double trouble for your heart health!</a>
According to AHA, poor diet quality is strongly associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. People are advised to consume food and beverages that are good for their hearts, regardless of whether they are prepared at home or outside.
Central to the AHA&rsquo;s guidance, these are some requirements for a heart-healthy dietary pattern:
<ul>
<li>Choose whole-grain foods and products</li>
<li>Eat plenty and a variety of fruits and vegetables</li>
<li>Choose healthy sources of protein: plants, seafood, unprocessed meat and low-fat dairy products</li>
<li>Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt</li>
<li>Use liquid plant oils rather than tropical oils, such as coconut and palm</li>
<li>Choose minimally processed foods instead of ultra-processed foods</li>
<li>Minimise the intake of beverages and foods with added sugars</li>
<li>Adjust energy intake to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight</li>
<li>If you do not drink alcohol, do not start; if you choose to drink alcohol, limit the intake</li>
</ul>
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/suffering-from-heart-disease-this-jab-may-save-your-life-1635139332830">Suffering from heart disease? This jab may save your life</a>

A new study suggests that grandmas may be more emotionally connected to their grandkids than to their own children.

Grandmothers may be more connected to grandchildren than their own kids

A new study suggests that grandmas may be more emotionally connected to their grandkids than to their own sons and daughters.

It's official! Your grandma loves you more than your mom

A new study suggests that grandmas may be more emotionally connected to their grandkids than to their own children.

Grandparents often share a bond with their grandkids which can be best described as a combination of parenting and friendship. And a&nbsp;new study suggests that grandmas may be more emotionally connected to their grandkids than to their own children.
To better understand the biological underpinnings of this connection, 50 women with at least one biological grandchild were recruited. They were then given a picture of their kids, grandkids&nbsp;and the third picture of an unknown child. Researchers then used a&nbsp;functional magnetic resonance to scan their brains as they looked at the three different photos.
Lead author of the study said that the activation of emotional empathy in the subject's brain upon seeing their grandchild's picture was the most important observation. It was further suggested that grandmothers are geared towards feeling exactly what their grandchild is feeling&nbsp;when they interact with them.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/the-old-folk-can-benefit-greatly-from-increasing-their-calcium-intake-1636516595416">The old folk can benefit greatly from increasing their calcium intake</a>
In contrast, when the grandmothers looked at images of their adult child, cognitive empathy activated in their brains.&nbsp;Simply put, when your grandma interacts with you, she feels an emotional connect and when she interacts with your parents, she experiences logical and cognitive connection.
The results support the idea that there may be a global caregiving system in the brain that is activated in grandmothers upon engaging with their grandkids.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/an-optimal-blood-pressure-can-help-keep-your-brain-young-and-sprightly-1635048867622">An 'optimal' blood pressure can help keep your brain young and sprightly</a>

While napping gets a bad rep, a new study shows that a power nap could boost your numerical ability and execution of skillful tasks. 

Want to improve your calculation skills? Try a power nap, says Indian study

A study from AIIMS Patna has confirmed the brain-boosting power of a daytime power nap. 

AIIMS-Patna study shows power naps can enhance cognitive performance
Helpful in&nbsp;improving&nbsp;calculative ability, execution of skilful tasks
68 volunteers tested on their numerical puzzle-solving skills
Test group allowed to nap 1 hour when they got stuck
16 out of 31 could complete the task after taking a power nap
'Power naps show potential usefulness in boosting cognition'

While napping gets a bad rep, a new study shows that a power nap could boost your numerical ability and execution of skillful&nbsp;tasks.&nbsp;

A new study from AIIMS Patna has confirmed the brain-boosting power of a daytime power nap.&nbsp;
Published in the&nbsp;International Journal of Scientific Research, the study of 68 volunteers found that a power nap enhances&nbsp;cognition and it is especially helpful in improving&nbsp;calculative ability or execution of skillful tasks like driving.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/feeling-mentally-worn-out-blame-your-irregular-sleeping-pattern-1636364199892">Feeling mentally worn out? Blame your irregular sleeping pattern</a>
In the study, participants were asked to solve the number game Sudoku. When&nbsp;people got stuck at a certain difficulty level, the test group was allowed to take a nap for one hour while the other group&nbsp;got a wakeful rest.&nbsp;Out of the 37 who stayed awake, 6 were able to solve the&nbsp;puzzle whereas out of the 31 who slept,&nbsp;as many as 16 accomplished the task.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The study&rsquo;s lead author explains that while napping at work gets a bad rep, their findings show that&nbsp;power naps offer some&nbsp;potential usefulness&nbsp;in boosting&nbsp;cognitive performance.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/afternoon-naps-linked-to-better-mental-agility-study-reveals-1621397106994">Afternoon naps linked to better mental agility: Study reveals</a>

The billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has shared a list of his favorite books from the year gone by and is suggesting you grab copies of the same for your bookshelf.

Bill Gates Booked! Here are top 5 books the Microsoft founder wants you to read

Bill Gates has 5 book recommendations for you 

The famous&nbsp;reading&nbsp;enthusiast&nbsp;has lately found himself &ldquo;drawn back to the kinds of books I would have loved as a kid.&rdquo;
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The billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has shared a list of his favorite books from the year gone by and is suggesting you grab copies of the same for your bookshelf.
The founder of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/microsoft-event/microsoft-future-ready-shaping-a-human-powered-growth-journey-1636710256933">Microsoft</a> admits to going back to his childhood fascination&nbsp;of science fiction.&ldquo;Lately, though, I&rsquo;ve found myself drawn back to the kinds of books I would&rsquo;ve loved as a kid,&rdquo; he said in his blog.
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Here is what is keeping the 66 year old billionaire 'booked'
<h3>A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence, by Jeff Hawkins</h3>
Gates says that if you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about what it might take to create a true AI, this book offers a fascinating theory from the creator of the PalmPilot.&nbsp;
<h3>The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna</h3>
Tech pioneer states that&nbsp;gene editing system is one of the coolest and perhaps most consequential scientific breakthroughs of the last decade and the book&nbsp;&nbsp;by Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Jennifer Doudna&nbsp;gives an insight into the fascinating&nbsp;journey of gene codes.
<h3>Future of the Human Race, by Walter Isaacson</h3>
Staying with&nbsp;the 'gene project' Gates admits that while tech is moving fast,&nbsp;Isaacson does a good job highlighting the most important ethical questions around gene editing.
<h3>Klara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro</h3>
This&nbsp;novel about an &ldquo;artificial friend&rdquo; to a sick young girl is no exception to anyone who wants to reignite their love for robot stories says Bill Gates in blog.&nbsp;
<h3>Hamnet, by Maggie O&rsquo;Farrell</h3>
If The Bard interests you then Gates recommends you pick a copy of this book&nbsp;about how his personal life might&rsquo;ve influenced the writing of one of his most famous plays Hamlet.&nbsp;
<h3>Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir</h3>
Moving past the blockbuster&nbsp;The Martian, Weir's latest novel isa wild tale about a high school science teacher who wakes up in a different star system with no memory of how he got there. Bill Gates calls it a great weekend read.
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a campaign designed to spread awareness about lung cancer and to educate the public about the potential causes and risk factors.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: From smoking to pollution, your lungs are affected by all 

Lung Cancer Awareness Month&nbsp;is a campaign designed to spread awareness about lung cancer and to educate the public about the potential causes and risk factors.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month&nbsp;is a campaign designed to spread awareness about lung cancer and to educate the public about the potential causes and risk factors. This awareness month is also the time to pay attention to the experiences of those with lung cancer and their families, and show support and provide encouragement by those involved in their care.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/from-childhood-to-old-age-the-long-term-effects-of-pollution-on-brainpower-1637487108895">From childhood to old-age: The long-term effects of pollution on brainpower</a>
According to the World Health Organisation, &ldquo;Between 30% and 50% of cancer deaths could be prevented by modifying or avoiding key risk factors and implementing existing evidence-based prevention strategies. The cancer burden can also be reduced through early detection of cancer and management of patients who develop cancer.&rdquo;
Causes of lung cancer
The most common cause of lung cancer is long-term smoking. Even exposure to second-hand smoke for prolonged periods may trigger lung cancer. However, there are other causes as well like exposure to radon gas, carcinogens and family history.
The increasing menace of air pollution is a serious health hazard, while also being a cause of lung cancer.&nbsp;There is no single way of tiding over the air quality concern. The best way forward is to have a concerted effort to make our living spaces safer for ourselves and the generations ahead.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-s-poorest-9-times-more-likely-to-die-of-air-pollution-than-the-rich-study-1627967488923">India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study</a>

A new study has found that participation in workplace health and welfare programmes can improve the quality of work relationships and reduce bullying.

Health, well-being programmes help improve work relationships: Study

Programmes aimed at supporting employee health and well-being can also benefit social relationships and reduce bullying, according to a new study.

Employers take note! Here's how you can improve staff well-being

Health, well-being programmes help reduce bullying &amp; improve work relationships
Study used data from 7,785 UK employees across 64 organisations
Participants reported personal, social and workplace information
Welfare programmes improve long-term mental health of employees
Welfare programmes&nbsp;create a&nbsp;culture of positive change&nbsp;for employees

Programmes aimed at improving and maintaining employees&rsquo; mental health and well-being have shown to improve social relationships and reduce bullying in the workplace.

A new study has found that participation in workplace health and welfare programmes can improve the quality of work relationships and reduce bullying. The findings of the research were published in the British Journal of Management.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/wfh-office-or-hybrid-how-employees-feel-about-post-pandemic-work-culture-1628480780910">WFH, Office or Hybrid? How employees feel about post-pandemic work culture</a>
The three-year comprehensive study used data from 7,785 UK employees across 64 organisations. The study looked at personal, social, lifestyle and workplace information from the employees using self-report questionnaires.
As per researchers, improving workplace relationships through health and well-being programmes halt the onset of workplace bullying and improve long-term mental health of employees.
By offering such programmes, organisations not only directly affect employees' well-being&nbsp;but also create a culture of positive change in which employees are more likely to thrive, the team concluded.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/here-s-a-surprising-factor-that-makes-employees-unproductive-in-office-1632991924923">Here's a&nbsp;surprising factor that makes employees unproductive in office</a>

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According to a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, pregnant women who contract COVID-19 infection face a higher risk of preterm birth.

Covid-19 during pregnancy linked with a higher risk of preterm birth: Study 

Women diagnosed with COVID-19 while pregnant and particularly those with comorbidities have a higher risk for preterm birth, according to the latest study.

COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to preterm birth: Study
Researchers analysed all live births between July 2020 &amp; January 2021
Out of 240,157, nearly 9,000 births indicated a Covid-19 diagnosis in pregnancy
Risk of preterm birth was 40% higher in those with Covid-19 infection
Women with comorbidities have 160% higher risk for preterm birth

A study published in The Lancet journal, found that Covid-19 infection during pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of preterm birth.

According to a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, pregnant women who contract COVID-19 infection face a higher risk of preterm birth. The researchers also noted that having comorbidities along with Covid-19 infection increases the possibility of preterm birth.
The researchers analysed all live births between July 2020 and January 2021 documented by California Vital Statistics birth certificates. Of the 240,157 recorded births, nearly 9,000, or 3.7 percent, indicated a Covid-19 diagnosis in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/here-s-why-a-heart-health-check-up-is-essential-before-pregnancy-1628567056810" target="_blank">pregnancy</a>. The preterm birth rate among birthing people with a COVID-19 diagnosis was 11.8 percent compared with 8.7 percent among those without <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19</a>.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/pregnancy-covid-19-what-the-latest-research-says-1619419121547" target="_blank">Pregnant women need to be extra careful with Covid-19. Here's why</a>
As per the findings, the risk of preterm birth or giving birth at less than 37 weeks was 40 percent higher in those with the SARS-CoV-2 infection. And for those who also had hypertension, diabetes or obesity along with Covid-19, the risk of preterm birth rose 160 percent.

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One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of A-fib, according to a new study. 

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of A-fib or irregular heartbeat: Study 

Drinking too much alcohol is bad but even drinking in moderation can be hard on your body including your heart, know why. 

An important message from the heart for all you 'social' drinkers out there!

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of A-fib: Study
People suffering from A-fib are advised to avoid alcohol
Researchers examined more than 79,000 men and women
Team closely looked at the effects of different types of alcohol
Increased risk of A-fib in people who drank 1-3 glasses of liquor per day

One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of irregular heartbeat or&nbsp;A-fib, according to a new study.

According to a new study published in the JAMA Cardiology Journal, having as little as one to three alcoholic drinks each day may increase your risk for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) or irregular heartbeat.
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A-fib causes symptoms including lack of energy, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and chest pain and if left untreated can lead to serious complications. People suffering from A-fib are advised to avoid alcohol as it&rsquo;s known to worsen symptoms.&nbsp;
For the study, researchers examined more than 79,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 83. After a period of 12 years, the team closely looked at the effects different types of alcohol had on these people.
Researchers found an increased risk for A-fib in people who drank one to three glasses of wine and liquor per day. They did not find such a relationship with drinking beer. As per the findings, a person's risk for developing A-fib increased 8 percent with each additional alcoholic drink per day.
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According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, poor oral hygiene can lead to irregular heartbeat or heart failure.

Brushing teeth every day can protect you from heart disease: Study

We all brush our teeth twice a day to avoid dental troubles. But did you know cleaning our teeth daily can also protect us from the risk of heart disease? Watch to find out!

Here's another reason to brush your teeth more than once a day!

Brushing teeth regularly&nbsp;can protect you from heart disease: Study
Study was conducted on&nbsp;161,286 people&nbsp;between the age of 40 to 79

According to a new study, poor oral hygiene can lead to irregular heartbeat or heart failure.

Brushing teeth regularly is linked with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Researchers suggest that poor oral hygiene can lead to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body which increases the risk of A-fib or irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
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The study was conducted on 161,286 people between the ages of 40 and 79 who had no history of A-fib or heart failure. During the research, participants were asked questions about their lifestyle, oral health and oral hygiene habits.&nbsp;They&nbsp;also underwent some laboratory tests, which included blood tests, urine tests and blood pressure readings.
Over a median follow-up of 10.5 years, around 3.0% of participants developed A-fib while 4.9% suffered from heart failure. As per the findings, brushing teeth three or more times a day can reduce the risk of A-fib by 10% and lower the risk of heart failure by 12%.
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Protein powders are a quick and reliable way to ensure your body is wholly nourished with all the essential nutrients.

A quick guide to find the protein powder that’s best suited for you!

Here's how to stir up the best protein shake for you!

Protein powders are generally consumed for a variety of reasons &ndash; to lose weight or gain muscle mass, to improve athletic performance or to ensure overall fitness.

Protein powders are a quick and reliable way to ensure your body is wholly nourished with all the essential nutrients. Protein powders are generally consumed for a variety of reasons &ndash; to lose weight or gain muscle mass, to improve athletic performance or to ensure overall fitness.
But look around and the options of protein powders are endless. They come in a variety of flavours in powder form or in ready-to-drink packages. So, here&rsquo;s a quick guide on the different types of protein powders available in the market and their benefits.
Whey protein&nbsp;isolate
Whey protein is one of the most commonly used proteins and is best for day-to-day use. According to the National Institutes of Health in the USA, it contains essential amino acids that are easily digestible and absorbed quickly compared to other proteins.
Soy protein&nbsp;isolate
Unlike most other plant-based proteins, soy protein is a complete protein. This means it contains all of the essential amino acids your body cannot make and needs to obtain from food. A study published in the National Library of Medicine in the United States showed that people who consumed soy protein after a workout had a 22% greater increase in muscle protein synthesis.
Egg white protein isolate
Another common choice, eggs are an excellent source of protein, with a single large egg containing six grams of it. Eggs also contain all the essential amino acids in the right ratios, so the body is well-equipped to make full use of the protein in them.
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Milk protein isolate
Milk protein helps support immune function and enhances muscle growth. According to National Institutes of Health in the USA, its high protein content may offer benefits such as aiding muscle growth, promoting fat loss and strengthening bones.
Brown rice protein&nbsp;isolate
Brown rice, which is a 100% plant-based, is a good choice for vegetarians or for people who don&rsquo;t consume dairy products. It&rsquo;s packed with incredible antioxidants and nutrients to aid in muscle recovery, fat burning and stabilising blood sugar levels.
The bottom line
Read the label. It is essential to understand all the details of the product to ensure that it best suits your requirement.&nbsp;If you're a bodybuilder, you're going to shift to the drinks that have a bit more protein, and if you're an endurance athlete, like a marathoner, you may favour drinks with more carbs&nbsp;to stay energised for longer.&nbsp;If your goal is to lose body fat, change to a protein shake that's high in protein, has fewer carbohydrates, and only a little bit of fat.
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Hypertension or high blood pressure may increase the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University.

High blood pressure may increase the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study

According to the World Health Organisation, around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. This chronic neurological disorder accounts for a significant proportion of the world’s disease burden.

High blood pressure linked to epilepsy! Find out if you might be at risk

Hypertension or high blood pressure may increase the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University.

According to the World Health Organisation, around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. This chronic neurological disorder accounts for a significant proportion of the world&rsquo;s disease burden.
Despite this, a report published in the National Institutes of Health in the United States says that the underlying causes of epilepsy in 32&ndash;48% of cases remain unclear.
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Researchers led by the Boston University School of Medicine in the United States conducted a study investigating the link between vascular risk factors and the onset of epilepsy. Researchers used data from the Framingham Heart Study and tracked the health report of 2,986 people who were at least 45 years old. Researchers screened for several risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, smoking habits, BMI and history of stroke to underpin a prominent cause of epilepsy.
The researchers found that hypertension had links to an almost 2-fold higher risk of epilepsy. However, the other risk factors had no links to epilepsy. They also found that every 10 mm Hg change in systolic blood pressure was associated with a 17% higher risk of developing epilepsy.
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Global warming has caused extreme ice melting events in Greenland which has increased the sea level to dangerous levels in the last 40 years.

The climate crisis continues as Greenland melts away; sea levels rise drastically 

Over the past decade alone, 3.5 trillion tonnes of ice has melted from the surface of the island and flowed downhill into the ocean. That's enough melted ice to cover the entire UK in nearly 50 feet of water.

Global warming has caused extreme ice melting events in Greenland which has increased the sea level to dangerous levels in the last 40 years.

The threat of worldwide flooding is real as Greenland alone has witnessed immense ice melting and rising sea levels in the last 40 years. This is according to a new study led by the University of Leeds and published in&nbsp;Nature Communications.
Over the past decade alone, 3.5 trillion tonnes of ice has melted from the surface of the island and flowed downhill into the ocean. That's enough melted ice to cover the entire UK in nearly 50 feet of water.
Researchers used satellite data to detect a phenomenon, known as ice sheet runoff, from space. The findings revealed&nbsp;that Greenland's meltwater runoff has risen by 21% over the past four decades and has become 60% more erratic from one summer to the next.
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Increasing sea levels caused by melting ice heightens the risk of flooding for coastal communities worldwide and disrupts marine ecosystems in the Arctic Ocean. It can also alter patterns of ocean and atmospheric circulation which affect weather conditions around the planet.
The observations of the study can be used to verify how climate models, that are computer generated simulation of the Earth's climate system, simulate ice sheet melting phenomenon. This in turn will allow better predictions of how much Greenland will raise the global sea level in the future as extreme weather events become more common.
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