Author: ANASWARA T H

Postpartum Fatigue: How to Cope?-Tips and Tools for New Moms 2024 - Asiana Times

In a nutshell The experience of giving birth and caring for a newborn can be incredibly exhausting. While many women cope by squeezing in extra sleep whenever they can and returning to their daily routine, doctors warn that this approach can worsen a less-discussed condition called postpartum fatigue. This condition goes beyond simply feeling wiped out and is characterized by chronic tiredness, persistent dips in physical and mental energy, and impaired concentration and attention that cannot be fully resolved with extra sleep.The condition often goes unnoticed as it gets dubbed as a symptom associated with parenthood. According to a report…

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World Chagas Day: A Call to Fight - Asiana Times

The World Health Organization (WHO) marks Chagas Day globally on April 14 every year to raise awareness about the diseases that affect approximately 7 million people worldwide and can lead to neurological and digestive issues if left untreated. The day was first celebrated in 2020, following its designation by the 72nd World Health Assembly in 2019.

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Infertility affects 1 in 6 people worldwide: WHO - Asiana Times

A 98-page report published by the World Health Organization revealed the staggering rate of infertility worldwide. According to the report, around 17.5% of the adult population—roughly 1 in 6 people—have experienced infertility at some point in their lives, globally.

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Italy aims to ban the use of English 2024 - Asiana Times

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party proposed a bill in the parliament that aims to ban the use of English and other foreign languages in official communication. The public and private entities that violate the rule could face fines of up to €100,000 (about Rs 90 lakh).

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Kolkata man infected by killer plant fungus'22 - Asiana Times

A man from Kolkata becomes the first person in the world to get infected by a potentially fatal plant fungus. The plant mycologist contracted the infection from close contact with decaying material, plant mushrooms, and various plant fungi as part of his research.

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<strong>Sugary, high-fat foods can rewire your brain, study claims</strong>  - Asiana Times

In a nutshell Ever wondered why you can’t resist grabbing that chocolate bar when you pass that aisle in the supermarket, why you can’t break the habit of binging donuts and ice cream no matter how many times you decide to eat healthy. Well, a study has found out that these sweet treats are manipulating your brain to prefer them more and trigger your sweet tooth. The research published in the journal Cell Metabolism proved that frequent consumption of high-fat, high-sugar foods can activate the dopaminergic system of the brain, a region responsible for motivation and reward. As a result,…

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<strong>Eating almonds before meals may boost blood sugar levels: Research</strong> - Asiana Times

In a nutshell New research revealed that eating a handful of almonds before each meal helps improve blood sugar levels, especially in people with pre-diabetes. The two studies, one conducted over three days and the other over three months demonstrated the upsides of snacking on nuts linked to blood sugar control for Asians with pre-diabetes and overweight/obesity by reversing prediabetes, or glucose intolerance, to normal blood sugar rates. The positive effects were found in roughly one-quarter (23.3%) of the people examined in the research. A handful to reverse blood sugar levels In one study, published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 60…

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