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EDITORIAL

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Objective

True happiness requires good health and

good health requires awareness. It is a

proven fact that lack of health awareness

is the single most factor responsible for

the rapid rise of diseases around the

world. Lack of adequate health awareness

has predisposed millions of Indians to

chronic diseases in the recent years

compelling the world media to declare

India, the disease capital of the world.

Therefore in partnership with Swasth

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campaign to rid the society of chronic

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Times of Humanity is a monthly

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wish to make our society healthy and

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December 1, 2018

Volume:2 - Issue: 12

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Dr. S. M Shaafi, PhD

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Contents

Heart Health 5

Best Five Exercises for Perfect Health 6

Headache: What Are the Options 9

The Surprising Side-Effects from Using Technology 12

A Limited Role for Digestive Enzyme Supplements 16

Should I Restrict Calories for Longevity? 19

Gel Manicure Cause Cancer 20

Stress: Questions & Answers 21

Treating Gum Disease May Lessen the Burden of Heart Disease,

Diabetes, Other Conditions 25

Life-Style Diseases Continue to Threaten India’s Future 28

Can We Live To Be 500 Years Old 30

China Preparing Super Human Army 32

Why Advertise with Us – An Appeal 34


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The heart beats about 2.5 billion

times over the average lifetime,

pushing millions of gallons of

blood to every part of the body.

This steady flow carries with it

oxygen, fuel, hormones, other

compounds, and a host of

essential cells. It also whisks away

the waste products of metabolism.

When the heart stops, essential

functions fail, some almost

instantly.

Given the heart's never-ending

workload, it's a wonder it

performs so well, for so long, for

so many people. But it can also fail,

brought down by a poor diet and

lack of exercise, smoking,

infection, unlucky genes, and

more.

A key problem is atherosclerosis.

This is the accumulation of

pockets of cholesterol-rich gunk

inside the arteries. These pockets,

Blocked Artery and damaged site

of Cardiac Muscle

called plaque, can limit blood flow

through arteries that nourish the

heart — the coronary arteries —

and other arteries throughout the

body. When a plaque breaks apart,

it can cause a heart attack or

stroke.

Although many people develop

some form of cardiovascular

disease (a catch-all term for all of

the diseases affecting the heart

and blood vessels) as they get

older, it isn't inevitable. A healthy

lifestyle, especially when started at

Heart Health


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an young age, goes a long way to

preventing cardiovascular disease.

Lifestyle changes and medications

can nip heart-harming trends, like

high blood pressure or high

cholesterol, in the bud before they

cause damage. And a variety of

medications, operations, and

devices can help support the heart

if damage occurs.

Best Five Exercises for Perfect Health If you’re not an athlete or serious

exerciser — and want to work

out for your health or to fit in

your clothes better — the gym

scene can be intimidating. Just

having to walk by treadmills,

stationary bikes, and weight

machines can be enough to make

you head straight back home to

the couch.

Yet some of the best physical

activities for your body don’t

require the gym or that you get fit

enough to run a marathon. These

“workouts” can do wonders for

your health. They’ll help keep your

weight under control, improve

your balance and range of motion,

strengthen your bones, protect

your joints, prevent bladder

control problems, and even ward

off memory loss.

No matter your age or fitness

level, these activities can help you

get in shape and lower your risk

for disease:

Swimming.

You might call swimming the

perfect workout. The buoyancy of

the water supports your body and

takes the strain off painful joints so

you can move them more fluidly.

“Swimming is good for individuals

with arthritis because it’s less

weight bearing,” explains Dr. I-Min

Lee, professor of medicine at

Harvard Medical School.

Research finds that swimming can

improve your mental state and put

you in a better mood. Water


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aerobics is another option. These

classes help you burn calories and

tone up.

Tai Chi. Tai chi —

a Chinese martial art that

incorporates movement and

relaxation — is good for both

body and mind. In fact, it’s been

called “meditation in motion.” Tai

chi is made up of a series of

graceful movements, one

transitioning smoothly into the

next.

Because the classes are offered at

various levels, tai chi is accessible,

and valuable, for people of all ages

and fitness levels. “It’s particularly

good for older people because

balance is an important

component of fitness, and balance

is something we lose as we get

older,” Dr. Lee says.

Take a class to help you get

started and learn the proper form.

You can find tai chi programs at

your local YMCA, health club,

community center, or senior

center.

Strength training.

If you believe that strength training

is a macho, brawny activity, think

again. Lifting light weights won’t

bulk up your muscles, but it will

keep them strong. “If you don’t

use muscles, they will lose their

strength over time,” Dr. Lee says.

Muscle also helps burn calories.

“The more muscle you have, the

more calories you burn, so it’s

easier to maintain your weight,”

says Dr. Lee. Strength training

might also help preserve your

ability to remember.

Before starting a weight training

program, be sure to learn the

proper form. Start light with just

one or two pounds. You should be

able to lift the weights 10 times

with ease. After a couple of weeks,

increase that by a pound or two. If

you can easily lift the weights

through the entire range of

motion more than 12 times, move

up to slightly heavier weight.


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Walking.

Walking is simple yet powerful. It

can help you stay trim, improve

cholesterol levels, strengthen

bones, keep blood pressure in

check, lift your mood and lower

your risk for a number of diseases

(diabetes and heart disease for

example).

A number of studies have shown

that walking and other physical

activities can improve memory

and resist age-related memory

loss.

All you need is a well-fitting and

supportive pair of shoes. Start

with walking for about 10-15-

minutes at a time. Over time you

can start to walk farther and faster

until you’re walking for 30 to 60

minutes on most days of the week.

Kegel exercises.

These exercises won’t help you

look better, but they do

something just as important —

strengthen the pelvic floor

muscles that support the bladder.

Strong pelvic floor muscles can go

a long way toward preventing

incontinence.

While many women are familiar

with Kegels, these exercises can

benefit men too.

To do a Kegel exercise correctly,

squeeze and release the muscles

you would use to stop urination

or prevent you from passing gas.

Alternate quick squeezes and

releases with longer contractions

that you hold for 10 seconds, and

the release for 10 seconds. Work

up to three 3 sets of 10-15 Kegel

exercises each day.

Many of the things we do for fun

(and work) count as exercise.

Raking the yard counts as physical

activity. So does ballroom dancing

and playing with your kids or

grandkids. As long as you’re doing

some form of aerobic exercise for

at least 30 minutes a day, and you

include two days of strength

training a week, you can consider

yourself an “active” person


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HEADACHE: What Are the Options?

When headache pain has you in its

grip, a fast-acting headache

remedy is a top priority. Some

headache remedies come in the

form of medication. But there are

also many ways to achieve natural

headache relief. Feeling better may

require a combination of

treatments.

Medications

Headache remedies for migraine

headaches are usually prescription

drugs, such as

beta blockers:

atenolol (Tenormin); bisoprolol

(Zebeta)

tricyclics: amitriptyline (Elavil,

Endep); doxepin (Adapin,

Sinequan)

calcium-channel blockers:

verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)

anticonvulsants: divalproex

(Depakote); gabapentin

(Neurontin); topimirate

(Topamax)

triptans: almotriptan (Axert);

eletriptan (Relpax); sumatriptan

(Imitrex).

Triptans are meant for acute

treatment of migraines, while all

the other categories are meant for

chronic prevention of migraines.

You must talk to a doctor in order

to get a prescription. The drugs

are not available over the counter.

While there are also prescription

medications for other types of

headaches, such as tension

headaches or sinus headaches,

over-the-counter (OTC)

headache remedies may be

enough to relieve the pain they

bring. OTC pills are available

without a prescription, but they

are medications and must be used

carefully.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol and

others) is a generally safe non-

aspirin headache remedy. But

doses above 3 grams per day,

especially when combined with

alcohol, can cause potentially fatal

liver damage. If you consume

three or more alcoholic drinks a

day, every day, don't take

acetaminophen.


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Aspirin quells pain and may

prevent migraine headaches in

some people when taken

regularly. Long-term side effects

include kidney damage and

gastrointestinal problems, such as

stomach pain, heartburn, or

nausea. Bleeding from the

stomach can also occur, often in

such minute quantities as to go

unnoticed. However, over time

anemia may result, causing

fatigue— which, in turn, may

increase the frequency of

headaches. Avoid aspirin if you

have reflux, gastritis, or ulcers.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

drugs (NSAIDs) include aspirin,

ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others),

naproxen sodium (Aleve,

Anaprox), and ketoprofen

(Actron, Orudis, others). In some

people, NSAIDs help prevent

migraine headaches. Their long-

term side effects are similar to

those for aspirin.

Most healthy people who have

mild to moderately painful

headaches once in a while can take

OTC headache remedies. But if

you need to take an OTC

painkiller several times a week,

you should see your doctor.

Natural headache relief

Some people feel more

comfortable seeking natural

headache relief, in the form of

plant-based or mineral

supplements. Some of the most

widely used preparations include:

Butterbur, an herb derived from

plants in the genus Petasites

Feverfew, A daisy-like flower

native to Europe

Peppermint oil, a culinary herb

Magnesium, a mineral

Coenzyme Q10 , an enzyme found

in mitochondria, the energy

factories of our cells

Vitamin B12

Consult your doctor before taking

any of these supplements, as they

can interact with medications to

treat headaches or other

conditions. The FDA does not

regulate the effectiveness or safety

of these products.

Activities that help

You may need more than just a pill

for a headache remedy. Certain

activities are also effective at

relieving pain. For example, half of

all headache sufferers in the

United States use some type of

mind-body technique to alleviate

the pain. These include:

meditation

relaxation techniques, such as deep

breathing

yoga

hypnosis, a state of deep relaxation

that is similar to being in a trance

stress management

These mind-body therapies can


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help lower stress, a widely

accepted headache trigger, and

they also promote healthier

lifestyle habits, such as getting

adequate sleep, to keep headaches

at bay.

If your own natural headache

remedies aren't effective, consider

alternatives, such as:

Acupuncture: According to

traditional Chinese beliefs,

acupuncture works by affecting

the flow of energy through

pathways that run through the

body.

Psychotherapy: This can help

you manage the effects that

headaches have on your life, as

well as the stresses and anxieties

that may aggravate your pain.

Physical therapy: This can

provide relief for tension

headaches and migraines by

relaxing the tense muscles that

commonly accompany tension and

migraine headaches.

Seeking professional help

If headaches occur on a regular

basis, it's important to speak to

your doctor, to see if an

underlying condition is to blame,

such as a medication side effect or

a blood vessel abnormality.

Start with your primary care

physician. You may be referred to

a neurologist, who might order

tests based on your symptoms.

Once you have a diagnosis of the

causes of your headaches, your

doctor will be able to help you

devise strategies for effective

headache remedies.

Turn off anger

The effect is small and short-lived, but anger can trigger a heart attack, stroke, or risky heart rhythm. Defuse anger by stepping back and taking some deep breaths to help yourself calm

down.


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The surprising side effects from using technology

Repetitive motion and poor posture can lead to aches and pains.

You've mastered the art of

texting, emailing, and web surfing

on your smartphone and

computer. But along with that

digital prowess, you've picked up

an unexpected side effect.

"We get a number of patients who

develop injuries from these

activities," says Dr. Tamara

Rozental, an orthopedic surgeon

who specializes in hand, wrist, and

elbow disorders at Harvard-

affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess

Medical Center.

Hand pain

The repetitive motions of texting

and typing can lead to general

hand pain from underlying

osteoarthritis (the wearing away

of cartilage in the joints). "Using

these gadgets doesn't cause

osteoarthritis, but if you're prone

to it, it can increase your

symptoms," Dr. Rozental says.

Using your thumbs too much to

text can cause strain or overuse

injuries of the tendons that run

from the wrist to the thumb (a

condition called De Quervain's

tenosynovitis). Symptoms include

pain over the thumb side of the

wrist, which can appear gradually

or suddenly and move up the

forearm.

Pushing buttons too hard with

your fingers can lead to

inflammation around the tendons

and pulleys that enable the fingers

to bend, increasing the risk for

trigger finger (stenosing

tenosynovitis). Symptoms include

pain, popping, and a feeling that

the digit is locking when you bend


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or straighten it.

Hand numbness and tingling

It's not true that typing on a laptop

or desktop keyboard will cause

carpal tunnel syndrome—a

condition in which the median

nerve is compressed as it passes

through a small area at the wrist

known as the carpal tunnel. But

Dr. Rozental notes that typing

may bring out the symptoms of

the condition, such as pain,

tingling, and numbness in the

thumb, index finger, middle finger,

and inner half of the ring finger.

Leaning too much on your elbows

may worsen cubital tunnel

syndrome, in which the ulnar

nerve is compressed where it

passes through tissue near the

elbow called the cubital tunnel.

Symptoms include pain, numbness,

or tingling in the ring or little

finger.

Neck and back pain

Looking down at an electronic

gadget for long periods can lead to

neck and back pain.

"You're stretching the muscles,

ligaments, and tendons in your

neck and upper back," explains Dr.

Andrew White, an orthopedic

surgeon and co-director at the

Spine Center at Beth Israel

Deaconess Medical Center. "It's

the posture and the amount of

time in that posture that matters."

Dr. White says this type of pain is

temporary and won't cause

permanent back or neck

problems. "But it's uncomfortable,

and it can also irritate the occipital

nerve where the spine connects to

the base of the skull, which can

cause headaches," he explains.

Hand and wrist fixes

Treatments for hand or wrist

conditions include taking a break

from the offending activity;

splinting; short-term use of over-

the-counter painkillers, such as

ibuprofen (Advil) or

acetaminophen (Tylenol);

exercises to stretch the tendons;

and sometimes steroid injections.

You'll also have to modify the way

you use electronic devices. If

texting with your thumbs causes

pain, you may need to use other

fingers to text, or use a stylus.


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"If you have hand deformity or

pain, use voice commands, or use

a fatter stylus to put less stress on

the thumb joint," Dr. Rozental

says.

To ease carpal tunnel pain, set up

your workstation so that your

forearms are parallel to the floor,

your wrists are straight and in line

with your forearms, and your

elbows are relaxed and bent at a

90-degree angle at your waist.

"Using a vertical mouse places the

hand in a less stressful position.

And keep the mouse in front of

you, not to the side," suggests Dr.

Rozental.

Back and neck fixes

To relieve back and neck pain,

adjust your posture when using a

device. "Keep your gaze parallel to

the floor as opposed to

downward," Dr. White suggests.

It's helpful to raise the computer

monitor so it's level with your

eyes. Do the same with handheld

devices by propping them on a few

pillows.

More tips: take frequent breaks,

and pay attention to discomfort.

"If you feel like you have a stiff

neck, adjust your position," Dr.

White advises.

He also urges you to prevent pain

by exercising and strengthening

your core muscles, which support

the spine.

"If you're physically fit," says Dr.

White, "it's been shown that you'll

be less likely to develop neck or

back pain."


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Exercise, if performed regularly, is a natural headache remedy. It helps keep the

heart and blood vessels healthy. It also boosts your mood, relieves stress, and helps

prevent a host of ailments, such as high blood pressure.

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A LIMITED ROLE FOR DIGESTIVE ENZYME SUPPLEMENTS

Digestive enzyme supplements

promise to fix everything from

bloating and flatulence to

heartburn and gut health. The

supplements are so popular that

global sales are expected to reach

$1.6 billion by 2025, according to

recent marketing research. But

don’t be too quick to reach for

them. “Some of them are clearly

beneficial, in certain situations. But

enzyme supplements also are

often used in situations where

there is little evidence that they do

any good,” says Dr. Kyle Staller, a

gastroenterologist at Harvard-

affiliated Massachusetts General

Hospital.

Naturally occurring digestive

enzymes help break down food so

we can soak up nutrients. Your

mouth, stomach, and small

intestine make some digestive

enzymes. However, the majority

come from your pancreas, which

floods the small intestine (when

food arrives there) with enzymes

such as:

Lipase, which breaks down fats

Amylase, which breaks down

carbohydrates

Proteases and peptidases, which

break down proteins.

Once nutrients are broken into

small enough molecules, they are

absorbed through the wall of the

small intes-tine into the blood and

then delivered throughout the

body.

Enzyme trouble

Sometimes the body doesn’t make

enough digestive enzymes. This

can slow the digestion process and

lead to uncomfortable symptoms.

For exam-ple, if you don’t make

enough of the enzyme lactase,

you’ll have a hard time digesting

lactose—the sugar in milk and

milk-based products. “If you don’t

have lactase, the undigested lac-

tose goes to the colon, which

leads to more fluid entering the

colon and more gas produced by

bacteria in the colon. That creates

bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea,”

explains Dr. Staller.


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Various health conditions can lead

to low levels of digestive enzymes.

Examples include cystic fibrosis,

chronic pancreatitis (inflammation

of the pancreas), and pancreatic

cancer.

Replenishing enzyme levels

Digestive enzyme replacement

comes from two sources:

prescription enzyme medications

and over-the-counter

supplements. Prescription

enzymes (Creon, Zenpep, and

others) contain pancrelipase, a

mixture of the digestive enzymes

amylase, lipase, and protease, and

has a special coating on the pill so

it will survive stomach acid and

make it to the small intestine.

These enzymes are typically made

from the pancreases of pigs, and

are regulated and approved by the

FDA.

Over-the-counter digestive

enzyme supplements—available in

health food stores and drugstores

and on the Inter-net—are not

medications. The FDA does not

regulate them. Therefore, you

can’t be sure what the pills are

really made of or the exact

amounts of enzymes they may

contain. “It’s buyer beware,”

warns Dr. Staller.

The enzymes may come from ani-

mal pancreases (pigs, cows, or

lambs) or from plants. Common

plant sources are fruit, molds,

yeasts, and fungi. Examples include

bromelain, derived from

pineapples; papain, derived from

papayas; and lactase, obtained

from purified yeasts or fungi.

When to use them

For people who can’t make

enough digestive enzymes because

of a health condition such as

chronic pancreati-tis or cystic


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Stress reduction tips You can reduce stress with exercise— the kind that gets your heart and lungs pumping—and

by eliciting the relaxation response, a well-studied physiological change that can help lower

your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen consumption, adrenaline levels, and

levels of the stress hormone cortisol. There are many ways to elicit the relaxation response,

such as meditation, guided imagery, yoga, tai chi, and deep breathing exercises.

fibrosis, doctors prescribe enzyme

pills to substitute for the lack of

natural enzyme production.

“People with known deficiencies

clearly get a benefit” from the

drugs, says Dr. Staller.

Taking a nonprescription lactase

supplement (such as Lactaid or

Lactrase) can help people manage

lactose intolerance, and taking an

alpha-galactosidase supplement

(such as Beano or Bean Relief)

may reduce gas and bloating if you

have a hard time digesting the

sugars in beans.

But for other common gut prob-

lems, like heartburn or irritable

bowel syndrome, there is little

evidence that digestive enzymes

are helpful.

What you should do

Tests can measure the levels of

some pancreatic enzymes in the

blood, but these are used only to

diagnose pan-creatitis, not for a

measurement of digestive

function. Tests claiming to identify

all enzyme deficiencies you may

have aren’t accurate, notes Dr.

Staller. But what if everything

you’ve tried for digestion issues

hasn’t worked, and you’d like to

try a digestive enzyme? Would it

hurt? “In most cases, these are

unlikely to be harmful. But I don’t

recommend spending a lot of

money on them. And don’t take

them if you see signs of bleeding

or a change in stool color. Report

that to your doc-tor,” says Dr.

Staller.

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Should I restrict calories for longevity?

Q

. Is there anything to the idea that

calorie restriction is good for

health, and will that ever translate

to a medication?

A. It is true that many animals live

longer (and healthier) if the

calories they eat are restricted to

some degree. Scientists studied

why that happens and identified

some changes in the body's

chemistry that result from calorie

restriction. Then they developed

some potential medicines that

appear capable, in animals, of

producing the same changes in

body chemistry that calorie

restriction does. One such

potential medicine is called

resveratrol. In animals, resveratrol

and several similar (and more

potent) compounds have

extended life span.

However, we are a long way from

concluding that these potential

medicines will actually offer health

benefits (or longer life) to humans.

That will require more studies in

animals, and studies in humans

that will-necessarily-take decades.

Measure your blood pressure at home It's tough to get a reading on your average blood pressure if you only measure it at the

doctor's office. Buy a home monitoring kit at your local pharmacy. Take two readings a day,

morning and night, for a few days. Repeat these steps a few times a year and share the

results with your doctor. Better understanding of your blood pressure is the first step to preventing heart disease and stroke.


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GEL MANICURE CAUSE CANCER

Q. I like gel manicures because the

polish doesn't chip easily, but I've

heard that they may cause cancer.

Is this true?

A. The gel polish itself hasn't been

associated with an increased risk

of cancer. However, lamps and

light boxes, which are used to seal

the polish during professional

manicures, have raised concern.

That's because many emit fairly

high levels of UVA radiation,

which plays a major role in the

development of cancer. The level

of risk depends on the frequency

of manicures. A 2014 study in

JAMA Dermatology indicated that

the level of UVA exposure

associated with a gel manicure

every two weeks probably isn't

high enough to increase the risk of

skin cancer significantly.

That said, there are things you can

do to protect your hands from

UVA exposure. Slather a

waterproof sunscreen, SPF 30 or

higher, on your hands before your

manicure. You might also consider

cutting the fingertips off a pair of

gloves and wearing them when

your nails are manicured.

It may also help to minimize your

exposure to acetone — the

solvent used to remove old gel

polish — which can dry your skin

and nails. Instead of dipping your

fingers in the solution, try soaking

cotton pads in acetone and

applying them to your nails for 10

to 15 minutes.

If your nails are dry, it's also a

good idea to take a break from nail

polish for a week or two a few

times a year. During those breaks,

apply petroleum jelly or another

moisturizer to your nails several

times a day.

Measure your blood pressure at home

It's tough to get a reading on your average blood pressure if you only measure it at the

doctor's office. Buy a home monitoring kit at your local pharmacy. Take two readings a day, morning and night, for a few days. Repeat these steps a few times a year and share the

results with your doctor. Better understanding of your blood pressure is the first step to

preventing heart disease and stroke.


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How can stress affect your

body?

ANSWER

Stress means different things to

different people. What causes

stress in one person may be of

little concern to another. Some

people are better able to handle

stress than others. And, not all

stress is bad. In small doses, stress

can help you accomplish tasks and

prevent you from getting hurt.

For example, stress is what gets

you to slam on the breaks to avoid

hitting the car in front of you.

That's a good thing. Our bodies

are designed to handle small doses

of stress. But, we are not equipped

to handle long-term, chronic

stress without ill consequences.

What are the symptoms of

stress?

ANSWER

Stress can affect all aspects of your

life, including your emotions,

behaviors, thinking ability, and

physical health. No part of the

body is immune. But, because

people handle stress differently,

symptoms of stress can vary.

Symptoms can be vague and may

be the same as those caused by

medical conditions. So it is

important to discuss them with

your doctor. You may experience

any of the following symptoms of

stress:

Emotional

Physical

Cognitive

Behavioral

What are the emotional

symptoms of stress?

ANSWER

Emotional symptoms of stress

include:

Becoming easily agitated,

frustrated, and moody

Feeling overwhelmed, like you are

losing control or need to take

control

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Having difficulty relaxing and

quieting your mind

Feeling bad about yourself (low

self-esteem), lonely, worthless,

and depressed

Avoiding others

What are the physical

symptoms of stress?

ANSWER

Physical symptoms of stress

include:

Low energy

Headaches

Upset stomach, including diarrhea,

constipation, and nausea

Aches, pains, and tense muscles

Chest pain and rapid heartbeat

Insomnia

Frequent colds and infections

Loss of sexual desire and/or ability

Nervousness and shaking, ringing

in the ear, cold or sweaty hands

and feet

Dry mouth and difficulty

swallowing

Clenched jaw and grinding teeth

What are the cognitive

symptoms of stress?

ANSWER

Cognitive symptoms of stress

include:

Constant worrying

Racing thoughts

Forgetfulness and disorganization

Inability to focus

Poor judgment

Being pessimistic or seeing only

the negative side

What are the behavioral

symptoms of stress?

ANSWER

Behavioral symptoms of stress

include:

Changes in appetite -- either not

eating or eating too much

Procrastinating and avoiding

responsibilities

Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or

cigarettes

Exhibiting more nervous

behaviors, such as nail biting,

fidgeting, and pacing

What are the consequences

of long-term stress?

ANSWER


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A little stress every now and then

is not something to be concerned

about. Ongoing, chronic stress,

however, can cause or exacerbate

many serious health problems,

including:

Mental health problems, such as

depression, anxiety, and

personality disorders

Cardiovascular disease, including

heart disease, high blood pressure,

abnormal heart rhythms, heart

attacks, and stroke

Obesity and other eating

disorders

Menstrual problems

Sexual dysfunction, such as

impotence and premature

ejaculation in men and loss of

sexual desire in both men and

women

Skin and hair problems, such as

acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and

permanent hair loss

Gastrointestinal problems, such as

GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis,

and irritable colon

Where can you get help if

you're stressed?

ANSWER

Stress is a part of life. What

matters most is how you handle it.

The best thing you can do to

prevent stress overload and the

health consequences that come

with it is to know your stress

symptoms. If you or a loved one is

feeling overwhelmed by stress,

talk to your doctor. Many

symptoms of stress can also be

signs of other health problems.

Your doctor can evaluate your

symptoms and rule out other

conditions. If stress is to blame,

your doctor can recommend a

therapist or counselor to help you

better handle your stress.

How can stress affect you?

ANSWER

Stress affects us all. You may

notice symptoms of stress when

disciplining your kids, during busy

times at work, when managing

your finances, or when coping

with a challenging relationship.


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Stress is everywhere. While a little

stress is okay -- some stress is

beneficial -- too much stress can

wear you down and make you

sick, both mentally and physically.

What is the first step to

controlling stress?

ANSWER

The first step to controlling stress

is to know the symptoms of stress.

But recognizing stress symptoms

may be harder than you think.

Most of us are so used to being

stressed, we often don't know we

are stressed until we are at the

breaking point.

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Treating gum disease may lessen the burden of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions

In the folk song “Dem Bones,”

every bone is connected to the

next one in line. Here’s an

interesting wrinkle on that idea:

The gum bone, or at least

problems with it, are connected to

all sorts of health problems.

Gum disease—which begins when

the sticky, bacteria-laden film

known as plaque builds up around

your teeth—is closely linked to

premature birth, heart disease,

diabetes, and other chronic health

problems.

Now, a report in the August issue

of the American Journal of

Preventive Medicine finds that

treating gum disease (also called

periodontal disease) can lead to

better health — as evidenced by

lower health care costs and fewer

hospitalizations — among people

with common health conditions.

The study looked at health and

dental insurance records from

nearly 339,000 people, all of

whom had periodontal disease and

one of five conditions: type 2

diabetes, cardiovascular disease,

cerebrovascular disease (usually a

stroke), rheumatoid arthritis, or

pregnancy. Researchers found that

people with four of the five

conditions (all except rheumatoid

arthritis) who had at least one

periodontal disease treatment had

lower medical costs and fewer

hospitalizations within four years

of the treatment compared with

people who weren’t treated.

The savings were especially

striking — 74% lower — among

pregnant women. The savings

came from avoiding the costs

associated with premature births,


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which has been linked to

periodontal disease, and other

complications. People with

cardiovascular disease and

diabetes who had their

periodontitis treated had health-

care costs that were between 20%

and 40% lower.

“This is a really solid finding and a

testimony to what we’ve been

preaching,” says periodontist Dr.

Alpdogan Kantarci of the Harvard-

affiliated Forsyth Institute, a not-

for-profit research organization

focused on oral health. Daily tooth

brushing and flossing can prevent

and even reverse the earliest form

of gum disease, called gingivitis,

says Dr. Kantarci.

Left untreated, gingivitis can turn

into periodontal disease. The

gums pull back from the root of

the tooth, creating a tiny pocket

that gradually widens. Eventually,

the infection and inflammation

attack the tissue that holds the

tooth to the jawbone, which can

cause the tooth to loosen and

possibly fall out.

A dentist or hygienist can treat

periodontal disease by cleaning

the teeth above and below the

gum line, a procedure known as

scaling and root planning (SRP).

They use manual scalers or

ultrasound devices to scrape away

hardened plaque (tartar). Most

people only need local anesthesia,

such as a shot of Novocain.

The common thread between

gum disease and chronic health

conditions is inflammation — the

body’s natural response to an

infection or injury. The build-up of

inflammatory substances in the

blood seems to worsen heart

disease, diabetes, and other

chronic conditions. Eliminating the

gum infection may dampen that

harmful response throughout the

body.

Bottom line: As your dentist

always tells you, brush and floss

every day to keep your gums

healthy. Be on the lookout for

these signs of gum disease—

especially if you’re pregnant or

have a history of heart disease,

stroke, or type 2 diabetes—and

seek treatment.

Signs of gum disease

Any of these signs can be a clue

that you have periodontal disease:

swollen, red, or tender gums

gums that bleed easily

pus between the teeth and gums

bad breath

buildup of hard brown deposits

along the gum line

loose teeth or teeth that are


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moving apart changes in the way

dental appliances fit.

Gum disease develops when

inflammation spreads to the

tissues that support the teeth.

Healthy gums are firm and tightly

hug the teeth. Without proper

cleaning, plaque can build up

where the gum tissue meets the

tooth. As plaque accumulates, the

gum tissue pulls away from the

tooth, creating a tiny pocket. The

gums become inflamed, a

condition called gingivitis.

Gingivitis can get worse, causing a

more severe gum disease known

as periodontitis. Here, the pocket

widens as the gum pulls back from

the root of the tooth. The disease

also destroys the periodontal

ligament and bone, reaching the

tooth socket. Depending on the

level of severity, the ligament and

bone damage can cause the tooth

to become loose, and it may fall

out.

Gum disease

is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Gum disease is 1 of the major causes of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease has no pain associated with it,

you may be unaware that you have it.

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LIFE-STYLE DISEASES CONTINUE TO

THREATEN INDIA’S FUTURE

India, now a capital of Lifestyle

diseases or non-communicable

diseases (NCD). In India NCDs

are cropping up increasingly

making it a ticking time bomb with

an alarming rise in cardiovascular

disease, diabetes, hypertension,

asthma and respiratory diseases as

well as cancers.

Termed non-communicable

diseases (NDC), many of these

are found to be equally prevalent

among the poor. In fact, ongoing

studies prove they are increasing

among the poorest. Sixty-six

percent of the disease burden is

borne by lifestyle diseases.

Consequently, cutting into the

most productive asset of

contemporary India- its people.

India has the highest number of

diabetics at 50.8 million per the

WHO, though only 11 percent of

the population has health

insurance. This figure, set to

increase to 73.5 million by 2025,

will include many of the poorest

since India has one of the largest

populations of the poor. Twenty-

five million suffer from

cardiovascular disease, 60 percent

of the global total.


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According to national diabetes

expert Dr. Anoop Misra, diabetes

is on the rise because the poor

make bad and cheaper nutritional

choices based on high fat and

carbohydrates intake in their diet

leading to malnutrition. They

forego vitamins, proteins, and

micronutrients as carbohydrates

push up their insulin resistance

and increase sugars. Diabetes is

the forerunner to many

opportunistic infections- fatty

livers, high cholesterol leading to

coronary heart disease and organ

failures. Overcrowding and bad

living conditions also increase

stress leading to coronary heart

diseases, asthma and cancers.

Urbanization makes for a

sedentary life leading to greater

obesity. Mass migration from rural

to urban areas has made it likely

that nearly 60 percent of India will

be urban by 2030.

Lifestyle diseases in India require

prolonged treatment for a

lifetime, including lasting changes

in lifestyle. Without better and

more consistent healthcare

services being provided for the

poor, NCDs could be the next big

epidemic wiping out large parts of

the Indian population.

One of the biggest problems with

lifestyle diseases in India is that a

large part of treatment is through

self-monitoring and self-reporting.

The high level of ignorance and

lack of education about the

ramifications of food and lifestyle

choices amongst the urban poor

leads to these diseases having the

worst impact on them. Data

collection in India is negligible and

there is a large quantum of

underreporting and

underestimation among poorer

patients.

India spends 4.2 percent of its

GDP on health for its population

of over a billion people. In

comparison, Germany spends 11.3

percent for its relatively small

population. Per capita spending on

health amounts to 34 euros per

person whereas in Germany it is

over 4000 euros. Eighty percent of

health care in India is dominated

by the private sector. As a result,

the poor become almost invisible

for health care providers, leading

to undetected and untreated

morbidity.

Lifestyle diseases in India require

prolonged treatment for a

lifetime, including lasting changes

in lifestyle. Without better and

more consistent healthcare

services being provided for the

poor, NCDs could be the next big

epidemic wiping out large parts of

the Indian population.


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CAN WE LIVE TO BE 500 YEARS OLD?

Bill Maris, head of Google's

investment arm, says humans will

live to be 500-years-old in the

future, while today's cancer

treatments will soon seem

"primitive" as scientists continue

to hunt for cure

Humans will live to be 500-years-

old, according to a top Google

executive, who said the company

was investing millions of dollars in

life sciences to ensure this vision

became a reality.

Bill Maris, a venture capitalist and

the managing partner of Google

Ventures, the internet giant's

investment fund, said it had hired

scientists as partners in order to

identify start-ups that could cure

cancer and make chemotherapy

"seem primitive" within 20 years.

If you ask me today, is it possible

to live to be 500? The answer is

yes,” he told Bloomberg in an

interview.

“We actually have the tools in the

life sciences to achieve anything

that you have the audacity to

envision,” he said. “I just hope to

live long enough not to die.”

Mr Maris said scientists had made

huge advances in medicine over

the past two decades.

“Twenty years ago, without

genomics, you could only treat

cancer with a poison,” said Mr

Maris. “That’s really different

from, ‘We can cure your cancer

by reverse-engineering a stem

cell.’ You can now legitimately

invest in a company that could

cure cancer.”

Google Ventures has close to

$2bn in assets under management,

and has ramped-up its investment

in life science over the past two

years.

Google's investment arm, which

employs 70 people, has increased

its assets invested in life sciences

from 6pc in 2013 to 36pc today,

according to Bloomberg.


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Mr Maris said it was his duty to

invest in companies that could

help people to live longer. “There

are plenty of people, including us,

that want to invest in consumer

internet, but we can do more than

that,” he said.

“There are a lot of billionaires in

Silicon Valley, but in the end, we

are all heading to the same place,”

said Mr Maris. “If given the choice

between making a lot of money of

finding a way to make people live

longer, what do you choose?”

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China announced it was

genetically engineering hyper-

muscular super-dogs, sparking

speculation that the dogs are being

used as a prototype for creating

biologically weaponized super-

human soldiers. The dogs are

test-tube bred in a lab, have twice

the muscle mass of their natural

counterparts, and are much

stronger and faster. –GEG

The dogs, which are test tube

bred in a lab, have twice the

muscle mass of their natural

counterparts and are considerably

stronger and faster

The canine genome has been

especially difficult to engineer and

replicate – but its close similarity

to the human genome means it has

long been the prize of geneticists.

Now the Chinese success has led

to fears the same technology

could be used to create

weaponized super-humans –

typified in Marvel Comics by

Captain America and his foes.

China have begun to breed ‘super

dogs’ with twice the muscle of a

normal dog

David King, director of Human

Genetics Alert (HGA), voiced his

fears over what is widely viewed

as the first step on a slippery

slope.

He told express.co.uk: “It’s true

that the more and more animals

that are genetically engineered

using these techniques brings us

closer to the possibility of genetic

engineering of humans.

“Dogs as a species, in respect of

cloning are very difficult, and even

more difficult to clone human

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beings.

“There’s no medical case for it,

the scientists are interested in

being the first person in the world

to create a genetically engineer

child.

“They’re interested in science and

the technology and their careers.

They will continue pushing the

regulations for it.

“That does set us on the road to

eugenics. I am very concerned

with what I’m seeing.”

An army of super-humans has

been a staple of science fiction and

superhero comics for decades –

but the super-dog technology

brings it closer to reality.

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