<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Health and Beauty ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health and Beauty ]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//category/155</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:35:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://community.secnto.com//category/155.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:20:54 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Tammy Slaton&#x27;s 500-Pound Weight Loss Transforms Her Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Tammy Slaton of TLC’s ‘1000-lb Sisters’ has lost over 500 pounds since 2020 through rehab, bariatric surgery, and skin removal that shed 15 pounds of excess tissue from her chin, arms, and stomach. Now 39 and weighing about 180 pounds—smaller than her sister Amy—she no longer needs oxygen, works at an animal shelter, and fits into large sizes. Her progress draws praise for inspiration alongside harsh criticism about her loose skin and appearance, highlighting the triumphs and scrutiny of extreme weight loss as Season 8 airs.</p>
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Why is Nipah virus closely monitored globally?

The World Health Organization monitors Nipah virus because of its high mortality rate, lack of treatment, and potential to cause future pandemics if not contained early.
Community Awareness Note
Accurate information, calm response, and responsible sharing help prevent fear and misinformation during outbreaks.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
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این ایم این (نیکوٹینامائڈ مونو نیوکلیوٹائیڈ): این ایم این کا خیال ہے کہ یہ NAD+ (نیکوٹینامائڈ ایڈینائن ڈائنو کلیوٹائیڈ) کی سطح کو بڑھاتا ہے، جو ایک کواینزائم ہے جو توانائی کی پیداوار اور خلیات کی مرمت میں اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔ NAD+ کی اعلی سطح بہتر میٹابولزم، بڑھاپے کے آثار کم ہونے اور عمر کی طوالت سے منسلک ہے۔


ریسویراٹرول: یہ اینٹی آکسیڈنٹ، جو کہ عام طور پر سرخ شراب اور انگور میں پایا جاتا ہے، کے بارے میں جانا جاتا ہے کہ یہ سیرٹونز کو متحرک کرتا ہے، جو خلیات کو بڑھاپے اور دباؤ سے محفوظ رکھتے ہیں۔


وٹامن ڈی3: ہڈیوں کی صحت، مدافعتی نظام اور مزاج کی ریگولیشن کے لیے ضروری، وٹامن ڈی3 عمر بڑھنے کے ساتھ ساتھ مجموعی صحت کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔


اومیگا-3 فیٹی ایسڈز: مچھلی کے تیل میں پائے جانے والے، اومیگا-3 قلبی صحت، سوزش کو کم کرنے اور دماغی فعالیت کے لیے اہم ہیں۔


پروبائیوٹکس: پروبائیوٹکس آنتوں کی صحت کو سپورٹ کرتے ہیں، جو مجموعی صحت، مدافعتی نظام اور ممکنہ طور پر عمر کی طوالت کے لیے بہت ضروری ہے۔


یہ سپلیمنٹس ایک وسیع تر طرز زندگی کا حصہ ہیں جس میں متوازن غذا، باقاعدہ ورزش، اور دباؤ کا انتظام شامل ہے، جو کہ ان کے عمر کے الٹنے کے دعوے میں مددگار ثابت ہوتے ہیں۔
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<p dir="auto">Very thin, safe for human use, green, and transparent silicone penis sleeves.<br />
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<p dir="auto">Very thin, safe for human use, green, and transparent silicone penis sleeves.<br />
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A penis extender can prolong sexual encounters, enhancing the sexual pleasure for both.<br />
Completely waterproof, washer-friendly, cleanable to keep it smooth and antiseptic, and very durable for extended usage.<br />
Amazingly soft, flexible, one length fits all, and of the highest calibre, this device helps men improve their performance by reducing erroneous ejaculation.</p>
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A woman’s touchy spot can be powerfully stimulated by salient places on the skin, which might enhance women’s sex desires.<br />
A penis extender can prolong sexual encounters, enhancing the sexual pleasure for both.<br />
Completely waterproof, washer-friendly, cleanable to keep it smooth and antiseptic, and very durable for extended usage.<br />
Amazingly soft, flexible, one length fits all, and of the highest calibre, this device helps men improve their performance by reducing erroneous ejaculation.</p>
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Weight loss: Losing weight can also help improve sexual health by reducing body fat and improving blood flow.

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Qualifications for bariatric surgery in most areas include:

BMI ≥ 40, or more than 100 pounds overweight.
BMI ≥ 35 and at least one or more obesity-related co-morbidities such as type II diabetes (T2DM), hypertension, sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders, or heart disease.
Inability to achieve a healthy weight loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss efforts.
For example, an adult who is 5’11" tall and weighs 290 lbs would have a BMI over 40. Calculate your BMI.
The NIH, as well as the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) also recommend that surgery be performed by a board certified surgeon with specialized experience/training in bariatric and metabolic surgery, and at a center that has a multidisciplinary team of experts for follow-up care. This may include a nutritionist, an exercise physiologist or specialist, and a mental health professional. In addition, some insurance companies require that the surgery be performed at a facility that meets the ASMBS-approved quality standards (MBSAQIP). Facilities which meet high standards or quality, like those outlined in MBSAQIP, are preferable choices for patients.
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/2317/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/2317/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[zaasmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 19:58:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgery for Diabetes Patient 100% solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Obesity and type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes) are closely related conditions, both linked to problems with the body’s metabolism. The same changes that lead to weight loss after surgery can also lead to the remission of type 2 diabetes. Most importantly, patients with this disease should know that the body’s ability to use sugar in a healthy way can be regained with surgery.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Here are a few other facts about type 2 diabetes</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">Diabetes is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.<br />
Living with diabetes puts a person at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and blindness.<br />
About 10 percent of Pakistani live with type 2 diabetes.<br />
Type 2 diabetes is caused by overweight and obesity about 90 percent of the time.<br />
One out of every thousands spent on health care is spent on diabetes care.<br />
Diabetes surgery is the most effective treatment for type 2 diabetes and may result in remission (being able to stop taking all medications) or improvement in nearly all cases.<br />
For patients with type 2 diabetes and even milder degrees of obesity, bariatric surgery should be recommended. It is the single most effective way to resolve the condition and stop the need for medication.<br />
Diabetes surgery is very safe with complication rates as low as common procedures such as knee replacement and gallbladder surgery</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Type 2 diabetes and your health</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin, the hormone that controls the blood sugar levels. There are 32.6 million people in the United States living with type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, this disease can lead to many serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney failure, blindness, skin wounds, nerve damage (neuropathy), erectile dysfunction, and cognitive decline among many others. Type 2 diabetes can contribute to premature death or a decreases in the number of years a person is expected to live. Obesity is one of the largest contributors to developing type 2 diabetes.</p>
<p dir="auto">Initially, treatment of type 2 diabetes may focus on lifestyle changes such as weight-loss, exercise, dietary changes, and anti-diabetic medications. The goal is to stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent further damage to the body through blood sugar control. In many individuals, type 2 diabetes often worsens with time and requires higher doses and more types of medication to keep blood sugar levels under control. Type 2 diabetes tends to be a progressive disease (it gets worse over time) and most people require treatment for the rest of their life.</p>
<p dir="auto">If you are living with diabetes, you should know that one of the most important discoveries in the management of diabetes is that surgery can help control or improve type 2 diabetes in the large majority of patients.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Surgery to treat type 2 diabetes</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">Nearly all individuals who have surgery to treat diabetes (also called metabolic/bariatric surgery) show improvement in their diabetes, sometimes as quickly as a few days after surgery. They experience lower blood sugar levels, need less diabetes medications, and see an improvement in diabetes-related health problems. Overall, 78 percent of patients experience remission thus eliminating the need for diabetes medications.</p>
<p dir="auto">Diabetes surgery performed today has been highly refined over the course of the past 70 years and is among the best studied therapies in modern medicine. These operations result in less food intake and decreased calories absorbed. Most importantly, however, these operations result in changes to the metabolism that affect intestinal hormones that regulate blood sugar control, often before the patient loses any weight. In addition, these procedures reduce hunger, increase the sense of fullness after meals, and assist the body’s ability to achieve a healthy weight. Diabetes surgery has been proven to be the most effective therapy for diabetes but also greatly improves obesity and other associated conditions.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Who is a Candidate for Diabetes Surgery?</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">A great deal of scientific evidence supports the use of diabetes surgery in patients with BMI of 30 and greater. If you have type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 30 and above, you may qualify for diabetes treatment through surgery. The decision to pursue surgery is made on an individual basis and you can work with your doctors to determine if surgery is a good choice to treat your diabetes.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Want to know more? <a href="https://cyberian.pk/topic/2317/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Read Who is a Candidate for Surgery?</a></strong></p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Types of Surgery for Diabetes</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">The following are the most commonly utilized and approved operations performed in the United States and their known impact on type 2 diabetes. View detailed descriptions of common bariatric surgery procedures.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS (GASTRIC BYPASS):</strong><br />
The gastric bypass has now been performed for over 50 years. This operation alters the gastrointestinal (GI) tract allowing food to avoid (bypass) most of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine. The operation results in significant weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes in nearly 80 percent of patients, and improvement of diabetes in an additional 15 percent.</p>
<p dir="auto">Improvement of diabetes after gastric bypass surgery occurs within days to weeks after surgery, even before much weight is lost. Most importantly, this surgery results in changes to the metabolism and hormones produced in the intestines that affect the body’s ability to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY (SLEEVE):</strong><br />
The sleeve is an operation that removes a portion of the stomach. The remaining stomach is narrow and provides a much smaller reservoir for food. The procedure also changes the metabolism and hormones produced by the intestines. These metabolic and hormonal changes result in an improvement in diabetes. Over 60 percent of patients will have remission of their type 2 diabetes after sleeve gastrectomy.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>BILIOPANCREATIC DIVERSION WITH DUODENAL SWITCH (DUODENAL SWITCH):</strong><br />
The Duodenal Switch is a malabsorptive procedure performed far less frequently than the gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or the adjustable gastric band due to the complexity of the procedure and the greater risk of complications. Studies find, however, that the operation is most effective in inducing early and sustained remission or improvement of T2DM (more than 85 percent remission rates with weight-loss independent effects)</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>SINGLE ANASTOMOSIS DUODENO-ILEAL BYPASS WITH SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY (SADI-S):</strong><br />
The SADI-S is the latest procedure to be endorsed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This procedure makes the stomach into a tube just as with the sleeve gastrectomy. The small intestine just below the sleeve is then cut and reconnected to a loop of intestine further down-stream. Results for this operation are extremely promising, demonstrating excellent weight loss and type 2 diabetes remission.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Benefits vs. Risks</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">Type 2 diabetes remains a leading cause of premature death in the United States and is a major contributor to many significant medical conditions including heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. Each year millions of individuals around the world die from the crippling organ damage that occurs with type 2 diabetes. With the advancements in surgery, many lives can be saved and quality of life can be improved. While diabetes surgery has some risk, these operations have been fine-tuned over the past 70 years and are now among the safest commonly performed operations. The long-term risk of continued diabetes (as well as the risks of obesity) is far greater than the risk of a surgical procedure for most patients. Your surgeon will review the options and work with you to determine if diabetes surgery is right for you.</p>
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Gelatin derived from pigs is used as a stabiliser in some vaccines but the consumption of pork is forbidden to Muslims, who make up some 90% of the Indonesian population.And messages have been circulating on social media in Indonesia saying that the Sinovac vaccine contains elements of monkeys.</p>
<p dir="auto">President Widodo, a Muslim himself, has said it shouldn’t matter because it’s a heath emergency, but some have been looking for religious guidance.</p>
<p dir="auto">The Indonesia Ulema Council or (MUI), whose job it is to decide such things, held long discussions and after an in-depth audit, it announced that the Sinovac vaccine is halal.</p>
<p dir="auto">Previously, 30-40% of people surveyed by the Ministry of health had expressed doubts about the Covid-19 vaccine, and 7% said they did not want to be vaccinated.</p>
<p dir="auto">Concern about whether the vaccine was halal or not was one of the key reasons, said Dr Nadia.</p>
<p dir="auto">“Praise be to God, that has been cleared up,” she said.</p>
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<p dir="auto">:June Dalziel Almeida was a Scottish virologist, a pioneer in virus imaging, identification, and diagnosis. Her skills in electron microscopy earned her an international reputation. In 1964, she was recruited by St Thomas’s Hospital Medical School in London.</p>
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]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/2073/levitra-tablets-price-in-pakistan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/2073/levitra-tablets-price-in-pakistan</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[pakonshop 12]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 06:50:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[. Baby pants: nappy like pants&#x2F; end of nappies start of pants]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">We are revolutionizing the conventional diapers. Yes, now you can pull your baby’s pants up and not have to worry about leaks at all. These diaper pants are soft and does not have the old straps, which used to cause rashes. They are gentle on the skin and cute on the butt. Baby pants are the new trend</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/2053/baby-pants-nappy-like-pants-end-of-nappies-start-of-pants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/2053/baby-pants-nappy-like-pants-end-of-nappies-start-of-pants</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[hapinapi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronavirus: Children affected by rare Kawasaki-like disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Scores of UK and US children have been affected by a rare inflammatory disease linked to coronavirus.</p>
<p dir="auto">In a tiny number of children it can cause serious complications, with some needing intensive care.</p>
<p dir="auto">Up to 100 children in the UK have been affected and studies suggest the same reaction is being seen in children elsewhere in Europe.</p>
<p dir="auto">It is likely to be caused by a delayed immune response to the virus which looks like Kawasaki disease.</p>
<p dir="auto">In April, NHS doctors were told to look out for a rare but dangerous reaction in children.</p>
<p dir="auto">This was prompted by eight children becoming ill in London, including a 14-year-old who died.</p>
<p dir="auto">They all had similar symptoms when they were admitted to Evelina London Children’s Hospital, including a high fever, rash, red eyes, swelling and general pain.</p>
<p dir="auto">Most of the children had no major lung or breathing problems, although seven were put on a ventilator to help improve heart and circulation issues.</p>
<p dir="auto">Doctors are describing it as a “new phenomenon” similar to Kawasaki disease shock syndrome - a rare condition that mainly affects children under the age of five. Symptoms include a rash, swollen glands in the neck and dry and cracked lips.</p>
<p dir="auto">But this new syndrome is also affecting older children up to the age of 16, with a minority experiencing serious complications.</p>
<pre><code>Coronavirus: 'My son had symptoms of rare syndrome'
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<p dir="auto">Dr Liz Whittaker, clinical lecturer in paediatric infectious diseases and immunology, at Imperial College London, said the fact that the syndrome was occurring in the middle of a pandemic, suggests the two are linked.</p>
<p dir="auto">“You’ve got the Covid-19 peak, and then three or four weeks later we’re seeing a peak in this new phenomenon which makes us think that it’s a post-infectious phenomenon,” she said.</p>
<p dir="auto">This means it is likely to be something related to the build up of antibodies after infection.<br />
‘Exceptionally rare’</p>
<p dir="auto">Prof Russell Viner, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said the majority of children who have had the condition have responded to treatment and are getting better and starting to go home.</p>
<p dir="auto">The syndrome is “exceptionally rare”, he said.</p>
<p dir="auto">“This shouldn’t stop parents letting their children exit lockdown,” Prof Viner added.</p>
<p dir="auto">He said understanding more about the inflammatory disease “might explain why some children become very ill with Covid-19, while the majority are unaffected or asymptomatic”.</p>
<p dir="auto">Children are thought to make up just 1-2% of all cases of coronavirus infection, accounting for less than 500 admissions to hospital.</p>
<pre><code>SCHOOLS: When will children be returning?
LOOK-UP TOOL: How many cases in your area?
GLOBAL SPREAD: Tracking the pandemic
RECOVERY: How long does it take to get better?
A SIMPLE GUIDE: What are the symptoms?
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<p dir="auto">Michael Levin, professor of paediatrics and international child health at Imperial, explained that most of the children tested negative for coronavirus, but tested positive for detection of antibodies.</p>
<p dir="auto">“So we really think that the biology of the disease, somehow involves an unusual immune response to the virus,” he said.</p>
<p dir="auto">However Prof Levin said there was “a vast amount to learn” about the reaction, which had only been known about for two to three weeks.</p>
<p dir="auto">Children appear to be affected up to six weeks after they have been infected with the virus, which could explain the appearance of the new syndrome several weeks after the peak of UK cases.<br />
What is the situation elsewhere in the world?</p>
<p dir="auto">There have been similar cases in the US, Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands.</p>
<p dir="auto">At least 15 US states are looking into the rare condition, according to New York governor Andrew Cuomo.</p>
<p dir="auto">Out of 82 diagnosed cases of the inflammatory syndrome in New York, 53 children tested positive or had antibodies for Covid-19.</p>
<p dir="auto">The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US is set to issue an alert and updated definition of the syndrome to healthcare providers this week.</p>
<p dir="auto">Meanwhile, according to a study by doctors in northern Italy, 10 children have been affected by the disease.</p>
<p dir="auto">All 10 of the children in the study were admitted to a hospital in Bergamo - the city at the centre of the worst outbreak in Italy - between mid-February and mid-April, and recovered.</p>
<p dir="auto">The children, who had an average age of seven, tended to have severe symptoms such as heart complications and signs of toxic shock syndrome. They also needed additional treatment with steroids.</p>
<p dir="auto">In antibody tests on the children, eight appeared to have already had the coronavirus while the other two had not. But the researchers said the tests were not 100% accurate. Swab tests to detect the virus are not thought to be useful because the reaction tends to occur many weeks after infection.</p>
<p dir="auto">Dr Lucio Verdoni, report author and doctor at the Hospital Papa Giovanni XXIII in Bergamo, said: “Although this complication remains very rare, our study provides further evidence on how the virus may be affecting children.”</p>
<p dir="auto">Child health experts in the UK say it may not be something which just affects children.</p>
<p dir="auto">They are now working with researchers in the US and across Europe to find out more about what they have called paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome or (PIMS-TS).</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1713/coronavirus-children-affected-by-rare-kawasaki-like-disease</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1713/coronavirus-children-affected-by-rare-kawasaki-like-disease</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 16:18:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramadan Beauty Tips : Top 5 to Keep Skin Hydrated during Ramadan]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">The Holy month of Ramadan is finally here! During fasting month, our body and skin undergo many changes and for this reason you would like to require extra care of your skin. As a makeup artist, I’m a firm believer on taking care of our skin as great makeup starts with healthy glowing skin. If you specialise in your skin care, you won’t need much filters to hide it all with makeup.</p>
<p dir="auto">In the month of Ramadan, our skin tends to urge dehydrated quicker than usual. Fasting during the summer or winter can cause dryness and lack of moisture to the skin — Skin care in Ramadan is extremely important to possess a fresh look all day long so you are doing not look wearied bent your family and friends.</p>
<p dir="auto">We’ve lined up 5 easy tips keep your skin healthy and happy through out the whole month of Ramadan :)</p>
<p dir="auto">a) Drink many Water</p>
<p dir="auto">If your body is lacking water and hydration, or is malnourished, then your skin will look dull and dehydrated. Keep your skin hydrated by drinking many water is crucial during the month of Ramadan. Limit yourself on the caffeine intake, no juices and sodas as they’re very dehydrating to your body. it’s recommended to a minimum of drink 8–10 glass of water between iftar (the post-sunset breaking fast meal) and suhoor (the pre-dawn meal).</p>
<p dir="auto">Try to drink detox water, infused with cucumber, mint and lemon. this may hydrate the skin instantly with powerful vitamins — you’ll be getting vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin Bc , Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.</p>
<p dir="auto">b) Skin Care</p>
<p dir="auto">Besides lack of water, skin care regime during Ramadan is extremely important. The skin loses moisture due environmental conditions, aggressive cleansing &amp; toning product and bad lifestyle choices. attempt to exfoliate and moisturise regularly and not using skin toner that contain alcohol and fragrance. ( Ps : Alcohol is that the substance which will strips out the skin natural oils and dehydrates more the skin) Always lookout of the eyes from dark circle which will cause you to looking tired and dull. Dark circles may easily appear during the month thanks to changes in your sleeping patterns.</p>
<p dir="auto">Allow yourself to possess around eight hours of sleep per day, apply a thick eye cream and place some cucumbers on the eyes to scale back the dark circles.</p>
<p dir="auto">c) Eat Good Food</p>
<p dir="auto">Always opt in fruits and vegetables intake during the month of Ramadan. Most of fruits and vegetables contain 90% water which will cause you to stay hydrated. They also offer additional advantage of fibre, vitamins, minerals also as antioxidants. Your skin will certainly looking glow from their hydration and nutrient benefits.</p>
<p dir="auto">These are the fruits and vegetables that are great for fasting month :</p>
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<p dir="auto">Berries</p>
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<p dir="auto">Lemons</p>
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<p dir="auto">Watermelons</p>
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<p dir="auto">Cucumber</p>
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<p dir="auto">Kale</p>
</li>
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<p dir="auto">Tomatoes</p>
</li>
<li>
<p dir="auto">Spinach</p>
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<p dir="auto">Grapes</p>
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<p dir="auto">Broccoli</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">Also to not forget to balance your diet with protein intake ( eg, salmon, eggs, chicken) and non processed carbs ( eg. potatoes / sweet potatoes) — Limit your intake of those foods, like crisps, nutriment and lots of packaged foods — canned soups, frozen pizza, processed meat and canned vegetables.</p>
<p dir="auto">d) Exercise</p>
<p dir="auto">For some, it are often tough enough getting through their day including finding the energy and motivation to specialise in their physical activity. Ramadan may be a time of focus and reflection so it’s an excellent time to plan your health and goals which will work for you.</p>
<p dir="auto">Many people ditch exercise during Ramadan that would create huge setbacks to their health and will cause the event of varied quite chronic conditions.</p>
<p dir="auto">Some of other benefits on exercising during fasting :</p>
<p dir="auto">Restoring insulin sensitivity and nutrient partitioning, especially in those folks susceptible to snack on sugary foods throughout the day.<br />
Producing a calorie deficit which is right for those looking to scale back their body fat percentage (which is all folks right?)<br />
Lowering vital sign , oxidative stress and even the danger of developing some cancers.<br />
Finally, it requires discipline and mental strength, something we will always use more of.</p>
<p dir="auto">You can easily break the sweat by doing short workouts for about 45 minutes, 3–4 times every week . If you’re concern about losing weight, you’ll do light cardio exercises — walking or cycling. this may help burning calories and improve full body stretching and adaptability .</p>
<p dir="auto">Notes : confirm you drink many water as overtraining can cause injury thanks to lack of nutrients and dehydration.</p>
<p dir="auto">e) Catch abreast of Sleeps</p>
<p dir="auto">During Ramadan your sleeping schedule is probably going to be disrupted enough because it is, awakening early to eat before sunrise and staying up late to refill on calories and nutrients you’ve omitted on during the day.</p>
<p dir="auto">Knowing this you ought to make a conscious effort to urge in the maximum amount sleep as possible. If your working hours permit then take a nap after work and before Iftar to undertake and obtain in as on the brink of the perfect 8 hours each day as possible.</p>
<p dir="auto">Not getting enough sleeps can contribute to lower energy and worsen your concentration. it’s during sleep that growth hormones are released that repair the skin and muscle tissue.</p>
<p dir="auto">Take a glance on these and see if there’s any changes on your skin. For extra skin protection, don’t forget to use SPF sunscreen during the day for anti aging benefits :) Ramadan Kareem to you all!</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1675/ramadan-beauty-tips-top-5-to-keep-skin-hydrated-during-ramadan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1675/ramadan-beauty-tips-top-5-to-keep-skin-hydrated-during-ramadan</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2020 16:39:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corona virus: Five countries facing &#x27;famine epidemic&#x27;]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Amid rising deaths from the corona virus worldwide, the World Food Program (WFP) has warned that the world could face a “global hunger pandemic” as the number of people suffering from malnutrition could double this year.</p>
<p dir="auto">According to the World Food Program, at the end of 2019, 135 million people worldwide were facing ‘severe hunger’, and now that most countries around the world are facing lockdowns, that number has risen to 265 million this year. Will go</p>
<p dir="auto">David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Program, said: "Even before the Corona virus was raised, for a number of reasons, I have been saying that 2020 will be the year after World War II with the worst humanitarian crisis. May face.</p>
<p dir="auto">In 2019, the amount of aid received by the World Food Program was 3 8.3 billion. This year, the company will need 10 to 12 billion dollars to run its operations.<br />
Yemen<br />
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<p dir="auto">Even before the war broke out in Yemen, it was the poorest country in the Arab world.</p>
<p dir="auto">But operations by the Saudi-led military coalition against Houthi rebels in Yemen in 2015 have exacerbated the country’s already existing humanitarian crisis.</p>
<p dir="auto">Arif Hussain, chief economist at the World Food Program, told the BBC: "As the conflict drags on, more and more people are being affected. In 2016, we were providing assistance to 3 to 4 million people in Yemen. That number has now reached 12 million.</p>
<p dir="auto">Also read</p>
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<p dir="auto">One million more Yemeni children at risk of famine</p>
<p dir="auto">According to the World Food Program (WFP), the situation worsened when aid to Houthi rebel-held areas was cut off due to concerns from several countries.</p>
<p dir="auto">These countries said that the Houthis were obstructing the delivery of aid to their territories.</p>
<p dir="auto">Earlier this month, the first confirmed case of corona virus was reported in Yemen. Aid agencies have warned that the epidemic will soon overwhelm Yemen’s fragile health system.<br />
Republic of the Congo<br />
Image copyright AFP</p>
<p dir="auto">Various parts of the Congo have been plagued by armed conflict for the past 25 years, and according to the World Health Organization, it is facing the world’s second-largest hunger crisis.</p>
<p dir="auto">Fifteen percent of Congo’s population is classified as “severely food insecure”. This means that these people are among the 30 million people around the world who live directly in war zones and are completely dependent on aid.</p>
<p dir="auto">According to Arif Hussain, these people need at least ارب 2 billion to arrange food deliveries for the next three months.</p>
<p dir="auto">“These are the people who have been badly affected and now (after Corona) they are suffering more,” he said.</p>
<p dir="auto">In addition to these people, there are 5 million refugees and 500,000 refugees from neighboring countries in Congo.</p>
<p dir="auto">In addition to the risks to everyone living in war-torn areas, homeless people are at even greater risk of contracting the corona virus because they often need basic hygiene to help prevent the spread of disease. They are also deprived of facilities.</p>
<p dir="auto">Earlier this month, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned that the ongoing conflict in the Congo was hampering efforts to control the corona virus. The Corona epidemic has so far affected the Congolese capital.<br />
Venezuela<br />
Image copyright AFP</p>
<p dir="auto">Unlike other countries on the list, the problem of hunger in Venezuela is not due to any war or environmental reasons but due to economic difficulties.</p>
<p dir="auto">Although Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, inflation rose to 200 percent in January last year, leaving one-third of the country’s population in need of foreign aid.</p>
<p dir="auto">According to the World Food Program, these problems were exacerbated by the mass exodus of health workers from the country.</p>
<p dir="auto">And the list of problems doesn’t end there. About 15 percent of Venezuela’s population, or 4.8 million people, have emigrated to neighboring countries in the past few years, and many of them suffer from malnutrition in neighboring countries.<br />
South Sudan<br />
Image copyright Getty Images</p>
<p dir="auto">South Sudan came into being in 2011 when it gained independence from its northern neighbor.</p>
<p dir="auto">One of the goals of gaining independence was to end the country’s years-long civil war, but just two years after gaining independence, South Sudan fell victim to a fierce armed conflict.</p>
<p dir="auto">The World Food Program (WFP) has warned that hunger and malnutrition in South Sudan have been at an all-time high since 2011, with about 60 percent of the country’s population struggling to find food every day.</p>
<p dir="auto">The situation took a turn for the worse when locusts turned to South Sudan after destroying crops in East Africa this year.</p>
<p dir="auto">According to Arif Hussain, “Even if the corona virus is not a problem here, the desert locust is a big story.”</p>
<p dir="auto">South Sudan is heavily dependent on oil and will be hit hard by falling oil prices.</p>
<p dir="auto">According to Johns Hopkins University in the United States, there are only four cases of corona virus in South Sudan.<br />
Afghanistan<br />
Image copyright EPA</p>
<p dir="auto">Afghanistan is another war-torn country that has been at war for the past two decades.</p>
<p dir="auto">The US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1672/corona-virus-five-countries-facing-famine-epidemic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1672/corona-virus-five-countries-facing-famine-epidemic</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 16:28:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Watch 6 rumors: Pulse oximeter, sleep tracking (and the battery to support it?)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">The next Apple Watch (likely a Series 6) remains months faraway from making its grand debut alongside the rumored iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. But there’s still many speculation surrounding a Series 6 smartwatch to carry us over within the meantime. We’ve compiled a roundup of plausible and compelling new features for the Apple Watch Series 6 supported the newest leaks, rumors and Apple patents.<br />
Design: A round Apple Watch, but not this year</p>
<p dir="auto">Save for a couple of minor changes like larger screens, different materials and various watch band designs, the design of the watch hasn’t changed much since Apple introduced the primary Apple Watch in 2014. And this year are going to be no different.</p>
<p dir="auto">Rumors of a circular watch face on the Apple Watch are making the rounds for a couple of years now. a number of its Android counterparts just like the Samsung Galaxy Watch have circular designs, so it wouldn’t be an excessive amount of of a stretch to think Apple would imitate . to feature fuel to the hearth , the corporate has also issued a few Apple Watch patents that show a round display. But thus far , it’s just a possibility; the existence of a patent doesn’t guarantee Apple will use it during a product. albeit one among these patents does become a reality, it might likely take years. A change this big would require Apple to transform the hardware and software of the watch, then far we’ve not heard anything that might indicate it’s happening in 2020.<br />
New watch face options, but no store</p>
<p dir="auto">The Apple Watch has plenty of customizable watch faces (known as “complications”) starting from animated Disney characters to weather-centric interfaces. But Apple still hasn’t loosened the reins for third-party watch faces, and that we don’t see that changing anytime soon.</p>
<p dir="auto">Instead Apple might allow users to share watch faces. consistent with a 9to5Mac, each watch face configuration are going to be shared as a singular file via AirDrop. The report, which cites leaked iOS 14 code because the source of its information, also says WatchOS 7, subsequent version of Apple’s smartwatch software, will add an analog-style tachymeter to its design options that might measure speed and distance.</p>
<p dir="auto">You may even be ready to use shared albums from your photos app to make a customized watch face that cycles through the photos therein album. meaning relations could add individual photos to the shared album for everybody within the group to ascertain on their wrists.</p>
<p dir="auto">Lastly, for patriotic users, WatchOS 7 may add an “international” option that allows you to choose a country’s flag as your watch face.<br />
A new fitness app</p>
<p dir="auto">Fitness has been at the core of the Apple Watch since its launch, and this year Apple may take it even further. consistent with MacRumors, the corporate is functioning on a standalone fitness app. Unlike the prevailing Activity app that tracks your progress and is already on the Apple Watch (and iPhone), this one would offer you guided workouts for an assortment of various activities like running, cycling, rowing, strength training, dance and yoga.</p>
<p dir="auto">There’s no shortage of third-party fitness apps like this for the Apple Watch, but a native fitness app could put tons of these out of business. The app would be available on the iPhone and Apple TV also because the Apple Watch. And it’d be free. The MacRumors report says there is no evidence of in-app purchases, but that does not necessarily rule out a subscription based approach like Apple Music.<br />
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Native sleep tracking may finally arrive</p>
<p dir="auto">This could finally be the year when Apple Watch gets native sleep tracking. Since acquiring the sleep sensor Beddit back in 2017, a tracker that sits under the mattress, there are rumors about Apple integrating an identical feature within the Apple Watch. A “Sleep app” was also accidentally mentioned during a screenshot of Apple’s preinstalled Alarm app within the App Store. The image was spotted by a reader of MacRumors back in October, and has since been removed. An April 30 leak on Twitter seems to corroborate this rumor.</p>
<p dir="auto">Currently, sleep tracking is out there on the Apple Watch through third-party apps and one among the most important hurdles for Apple to supply it natively has been battery life. the present Apple Watch models last a few day and a half normal use, but a feature like this is able to require overnight monitoring. this is able to likely drain the battery much faster. It’s within the company’s best interest to unravel this issue soon though; many Apple Watch competitors like Fitbit and Samsung have had it on their devices for years.<br />
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Pulse oximeter to live blood oxygen levels</p>
<p dir="auto">Even if the Series 6 doesn’t have native sleep tracking, Apple will likely continue expanding health and wellness features for subsequent Apple Watch.</p>
<p dir="auto">This year’s big health feature might be what’s referred to as SPO2 tracking. this is able to allow the watch to live your blood oxygen levels, sort of a pulse oximeter, and provide you with a warning if it dips below a particular threshold, consistent with 9to5Mac. this is often good timing, because some doctors are recommending pulse oximeter devices to watch COVID-19 symptoms, and other people have begun purchasing pulse oximeters during the coronavirus pandemic. The April 30 leak corroborates this rumor also .</p>
<p dir="auto">The Apple Watch already does something similar with pulse , and alerts you if it detects an abnormally high, low or irregular cardiac rhythm indicative of fibrillation (afib).</p>
<p dir="auto">For this to be possible, the Series 6 could require a replacement sort of sensor, likely a pulse oximeter. Or it’d be ready to pull with a software update and use the prevailing hardware. The Apple Watch already tracks VO2 max (or maximum oxygen consumption) inside the Activity app using the GPS and pulse sensor during exercise.</p>
<p dir="auto">Other health rumors include glucose and blood-pressure monitoring on subsequent Apple Watch, but these might be further off.<br />
A kid-friendly Apple Watch</p>
<p dir="auto">The leaked iOS 14 code reportedly also references new tools for folks . instead of give their kids an iPhone, parents looking to remain connected with their kids, could found out a second Apple Watch (completely break away theirs) using their iPhone and Apple ID because the host. this is able to also give parents the ultimate say on what quite content their kids can access on the watch like emergency contacts and music.</p>
<p dir="auto">With a feature called SchoolTime in WatchOS 7, parents could even determine what apps are often used at what times to limit distractions within the classroom.</p>
<p dir="auto">This would also mean adapting a number of the health features for younger users. consistent with 9 to five Mac, the ring system (used for activity tracking) would be supported different metrics. The red move ring, for instance , would track active minutes rather than active calories because it does with adults. The Watch also will incentivize kids to stay moving by offering virtual rewards once they participate in sports or outdoor activities.<br />
Tracking panic attacks and stress</p>
<p dir="auto">The Apple Watch Series 6 also will reportedly accompany several psychological state monitoring features, including the power to detect when the wearer is close to experience a scare (another timely feature, if it pans out, during the worldwide pandemic). This rumor was also mentioned within the April 30 leak, which referenced “Mental Health Abnormalities Detection.”</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1663/apple-watch-6-rumors-pulse-oximeter-sleep-tracking-and-the-battery-to-support-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1663/apple-watch-6-rumors-pulse-oximeter-sleep-tracking-and-the-battery-to-support-it</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 15:28:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is good health?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health with a phrase that modern authorities still apply.</p>
<pre><code>“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
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<p dir="auto">In 1986, the WHO made further clarifications:</p>
<pre><code>“A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.”
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<p dir="auto">This means that health is a resource to support an individual’s function in wider society, rather than an end in itself. A healthful lifestyle provides the means to lead a full life with meaning and purpose.</p>
<p dir="auto">In 2009, researchers publishing inThe Lancet defined health as the ability of a body to adapt to new threats and infirmities.</p>
<p dir="auto">They base this definition on the idea that the past few decades have seen modern science take significant strides in the awareness of diseases by understanding how they work, discovering new ways to slow or stop them, and acknowledging that an absence of pathology may not be possible.                          Mental and physical health are probably the two most frequently discussed types of health.</p>
<p dir="auto">Spiritual, emotional, and financial health also contribute to overall health. Medical experts have linked these to lower stress levels and improved mental and physical well-being.</p>
<p dir="auto">People with better financial health, for example, may worry less about finances and have the means to buy fresh food more regularly. Those with good spiritual health may feel a sense of calm and purpose that fuels good mental health.<br />
Physical health</p>
<p dir="auto">A person who has good physical health is likely to have bodily functions and processes working at their peak.</p>
<p dir="auto">This is not only due not only to an absence of disease. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest all contribute to good health. People receive medical treatment to maintain the balance, when necessary.</p>
<p dir="auto">Physical well-being involves pursuing a healthful lifestyle to decrease the risk of disease. Maintaining physical fitness, for example, can protect and develop the endurance of a person’s breathing and heart function, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.</p>
<p dir="auto">Looking after physical health and well-being also involves reducing the risk of an injury or health issue, such as:</p>
<pre><code>minimizing hazards in the workplace
using contraception when having sex
practicing effective hygiene
avoiding the use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs
taking the recommended vaccines for a specific condition or country when traveling 
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<p dir="auto">Good physical health can work in tandem with mental health to improve a person’s overall quality of life.</p>
<p dir="auto">For example, mental illness, such as depression, may increase the risk of drug use disorders, according to a 2008 study. This can go on to adversely affect physical health.<br />
Mental health</p>
<p dir="auto">According to the U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services, mental health refers to a person’s emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Mental health is as important as physical health as part of a full, active lifestyle.</p>
<p dir="auto">It is harder to define mental health than physical health because many psychological diagnoses depend on an individual’s perception of their experience.</p>
<p dir="auto">With improvements in testing, however, doctors are now able to identify some physical signs of some types of mental illness in CT scans and genetic tests.</p>
<p dir="auto">Good mental health is not only categorized by the absence of depression, anxiety, or another disorder. It also depends on a person’s ability to:</p>
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<p dir="auto">enjoy life</p>
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<p dir="auto">bounce back after difficult experiences and adapt to adversity</p>
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<p dir="auto">balance different elements of life, such as family and finances</p>
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<p dir="auto">feel safe and secure</p>
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<p dir="auto">achieve their full potential</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="auto">Physical and mental health have strong connections. For example, if a chronic illness affects a person’s ability to complete their regular tasks, it may lead to depression and stress. These feelings could be due to financial problems or mobility issues.</p>
<p dir="auto">A mental illness, such as depression or anorexia, can affect body weight and overall function.</p>
<p dir="auto">It is important to approach “health” as a whole, rather than as a series of separate factors. All types of health are linked, and people should aim for overall well-being and balance as the keys to good health.</p>
<p dir="auto">Find out how mental health can affect physical health here.<br />
Factors for good health</p>
<p dir="auto">Good health depends on a wide range of factors.<br />
Genetic factors</p>
<p dir="auto">A person is born with a variety of genes. In some people, an unusual genetic pattern or change can lead to a less-than-optimum level of health. People may inherit genes from their parents that increase their risk for certain health conditions.<br />
Environmental factors</p>
<p dir="auto">Environmental factors play a role in health. Sometimes, the environment alone is enough to impact health. Other times, an environmental trigger can cause illness in a person who has an increased genetic risk of a particular disease.</p>
<p dir="auto">Access to healthcare plays a role, but the WHO suggest that the following factors may have a more significant impact on health than this:</p>
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<p dir="auto">where a person lives</p>
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<p dir="auto">the state of the surrounding environment</p>
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<p dir="auto">genetics</p>
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<p dir="auto">their income</p>
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<p dir="auto">their level of education</p>
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<p dir="auto">employment status</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="auto">It is possible to categorize these as follows:</p>
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<p dir="auto">The social and economic environment: This may include the financial status of a family or community, as well as the social culture and quality of relationships.</p>
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<p dir="auto">The physical environment: This includes which germs exist in an area, as well as pollution levels.</p>
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<p dir="auto">A person’s characteristics and behaviors: A person’s genetic makeup and lifestyle choices can affect their overall health.</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="auto">According to some studies, the higher a person’s socioeconomic status (SES), the more likely they are to enjoy good health, have a good education, get a well-paid job, and afford good healthcare in times of illness or injury.</p>
<p dir="auto">They also maintain that people with low socioeconomic status are more likely to experience stress due to daily living, such as financial difficulties, marital disruption, and unemployment.</p>
<p dir="auto">Social factors may also impact on the risk of poor health for people with lower SES, such as marginalization and discrimination.</p>
<p dir="auto">A low SES often means reduced access to healthcare. A 2018 study in Frontiers in Pharmacology indicated that people in developed countries with universal healthcare services have longer life expectancies than those in developed countries without universal healthcare.</p>
<p dir="auto">Cultural issues can affect health. The traditions and customs of a society and a family’s response to them can have a good or bad impact on health.</p>
<p dir="auto">According to the Seven Countries Study, researchers studied people in select European countries and found that those who ate a healthful diet had a lower 20-year death rate.</p>
<p dir="auto">The study indicated that people who ate a healthful diet are more likely to consume high levels of fruits, vegetables, and olives than people who regularly consume fast food.</p>
<p dir="auto">The study also found that people who followed the Mediterranean diet had a lower 10-year all-cause mortality rate. According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, this diet can help protect a person’s heart and reduce the risk of several diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, and diseases that cause the brain and nerves to break down.</p>
<p dir="auto">How a person manages stress will also affect their health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people who smoke tobacco, drink alcohol, or take illicit drugs to manage stressful situations are more likely to develop health problems than those who manage stress through a healthful diet, relaxation techniques, and exercise.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1664/what-is-good-health</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1664/what-is-good-health</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 15:09:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaria &#x27;completely stopped&#x27; by microbe]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Scientists have discovered a microbe that completely protects mosquitoes from being infected with malaria.</p>
<p dir="auto">The team in Kenya and the UK say the finding has “enormous potential” to control the disease.</p>
<p dir="auto">Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes, so protecting them could in turn protect people.</p>
<p dir="auto">The researchers are now investigating whether they can release infected mosquitoes into the wild, or use spores to suppress the disease.<br />
What is this microbe?</p>
<p dir="auto">The malaria-blocking bug, Microsporidia MB, was discovered by studying mosquitoes on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. It lives in the gut and genitals of the insects.</p>
<p dir="auto">The researchers could not find a single mosquito carrying the Microsporidia that was harbouring the malaria parasite. And lab experiments, published in Nature Communications, confirmed the microbe gave the mosquitoes protection.</p>
<p dir="auto">Microsporidias are fungi, or at least closely related to them, and most are parasites.</p>
<p dir="auto">However, this new species may be beneficial to the mosquito and was naturally found in around 5% of the insects studied.<br />
How big a discovery is it?</p>
<p dir="auto">“The data we have so far suggest it is 100% blockage, it’s a very severe blockage of malaria,” Dr Jeremy Herren, from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya told the BBC.</p>
<p dir="auto">He added: “It will come as a quite a surprise. I think people will find that a real big breakthrough.”</p>
<p dir="auto">More than 400,000 people are killed by malaria each year, most of them children under the age of five.</p>
<p dir="auto">While huge progress has been made through the use of bed nets and spraying homes with insecticide, this has stalled in recent years. It is widely agreed new tools are needed to tackle malaria.<br />
Image copyright Getty Images<br />
Image caption Bed nets have helped cut the number of people infected with malaria around the world<br />
How does the microbe stop malaria?</p>
<p dir="auto">The fine details still need to be worked out.</p>
<p dir="auto">But Microsporidia MB could be priming the mosquito’s immune system, so it is more able to fight off infections.</p>
<p dir="auto">Or the presence of the microbe in the insect could be having a profound effect on the mosquito’s metabolism, making it inhospitable for the malaria parasite.</p>
<p dir="auto">Microsporidia MB infections appear to be life-long. If anything, the experiments show they become more intense, so the malaria-blocking effect would be long-lasting.<br />
When can this be used against malaria?</p>
<p dir="auto">At the very least, 40% of mosquitoes in a region need to be infected with Microsporidia in order to make a significant dent in malaria.</p>
<p dir="auto">The microbe can be passed between adult mosquitoes and is also passed from the female to her offspring.</p>
<p dir="auto">So, the researchers are investigating two main strategies for increasing the number of infected mosquitoes.</p>
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<p dir="auto">Microsporidia form spores which could be released en masse to infect mosquitoes</p>
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<p dir="auto">Male mosquitoes (which don’t bite) could be infected in the lab and released into the wild to infect the females when they have sex</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">“It’s a new discovery. We are very excited by its potential for malaria control. It has enormous potential,” Prof Steven Sinkins, from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, told the BBC.</p>
<p dir="auto">This concept of disease control using microbes is not unprecedented. A type of bacteria called Wolbachia has been shown to make it harder for mosquitoes to spread dengue fever in real-world trials.</p>
<ul>
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<p dir="auto">Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive</p>
</li>
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<p dir="auto">GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="auto">What happens next?</p>
<p dir="auto">The scientists need to understand how the microbe spreads, so they plan to perform more tests in Kenya.</p>
<p dir="auto">However, these approaches are relatively uncontroversial as the species is already found in wild mosquitoes and is not introducing something new.</p>
<p dir="auto">It also would not kill the mosquitoes, so would not have an impact on ecosystems that are dependent on them as food. This is part of other strategies like a killer fungus that can almost completely collapse mosquito populations in weeks.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1665/malaria-completely-stopped-by-microbe</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1665/malaria-completely-stopped-by-microbe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 14:57:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronavirus: WHO defends coronavirus outbreak response]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">The World Health Organization says it “didn’t waste time” responding to the coronavirus after facing criticism for its handling of the outbreak.</p>
<p dir="auto">Its head Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the WHO’s declaration of the virus as an international health emergency on 30 January gave “enough time for the rest of the world to respond”.</p>
<p dir="auto">At the time there were only 82 cases outside China and no deaths.</p>
<p dir="auto">Today there are more than 3.2m cases and 234,000 deaths recorded worldwide.</p>
<p dir="auto">US President Donald Trump has said the WHO “really blew” its response and accused it of bias towards China.</p>
<p dir="auto">The US is the global health body’s largest single funder and President Trump says he will halt funding.</p>
<p dir="auto">Speaking at a news conference on Friday Dr Tedros offered a vigorous defence of how the organisation responded.</p>
<p dir="auto">He insisted the WHO used the time before the declaration wisely, including visiting China to learn more about the virus at its origin.</p>
<p dir="auto">Dr Tedros confirmed that the pandemic remained a “public health emergency of international concern”, three months after it was declared one.</p>
<p dir="auto">Such a declaration is made under an “extraordinary” event and requires a global response.</p>
<p dir="auto">Dr Tedros described “grave” worries over the potential impact of the virus as it accelerates in countries with weaker health systems.<br />
Media captionThe BBC’s Secunder Kermani and Anne Soy compare how prepared Asian and African countries are</p>
<p dir="auto">Officials said they had seen worrying increases in a number of these nations - including Haiti, Somalia and Sudan.</p>
<p dir="auto">The WHO also urged caution among nations relaxing their social distancing measures, stressing the importance of monitoring for new jumps in infections as lockdowns are eased.</p>
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<p dir="auto">Dr Tedros was also asked again about relations with the United States, insisting the UN agency remained in “constant contact” with the country.</p>
<p dir="auto">On Thursday President Trump appeared to undercut his own intelligence agencies by suggesting he had seen evidence coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory.<br />
Media captionWATCH: ‘One of two things happened’</p>
<p dir="auto">The WHO’s head of emergencies, Dr Michael Ryan, addressed the claim on Friday.</p>
<p dir="auto">“With regard to the origins of the virus in Wuhan we have listened again and again to numerous scientists who’ve looked at the (genetic) sequences, looked at this virus, and we are assured that this virus is natural in origin,” he said.</p>
<ul>
<li>Is there any evidence for coronavirus lab release idea?</li>
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<p dir="auto">*Dr Ryan also added that it was “important” to learn more about the animal host and understand how the virus jumped from animals to humans.</p>
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<p dir="auto">China has rejected the lab theory and criticised the US response to Covid-19.<br />
Media caption’World is too fragile,’ says head of UN</p>
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<p dir="auto">In other developments around the world:</p>
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<p dir="auto">The world’s largest virus lockdown, in India, has been extended another two weeks</p>
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<p dir="auto">The United Nations has warned that millions of children risk missing out on vaccines because of pandemic disruption<br />
May Day rallies have been taking place globally, but in scaled back or socially-distanced form<br />
Ten US states have begun partially reopening<br />
The UK government says it has met a target on testing; the opposition has called the figures misleading</p>
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]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1651/coronavirus-who-defends-coronavirus-outbreak-response</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1651/coronavirus-who-defends-coronavirus-outbreak-response</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2020 15:46:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronavirus: First patients has been injected in UK vaccine trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">The first human trial in Europe of a coronavirus vaccine has begun in Oxford.</p>
<p dir="auto">Two volunteers were injected, the primary of quite 800 people recruited for the study.</p>
<p dir="auto">Half will receive the Covid-19 vaccine, and half an impact vaccine which protects against meningitis but not coronavirus.</p>
<p dir="auto">The design of the trial means volunteers won’t know which vaccine they’re getting, though doctors will.</p>
<p dir="auto">Elisa Granato, one among the 2 who received the jab, told the BBC: “I’m a scientist, so I wanted to undertake to support the scientific process wherever I can.”</p>
<p dir="auto">The vaccine was developed in under three months by a team at Oxford University . Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at the Jenner Institute, led the pre-clinical research.</p>
<p dir="auto">“Personally I even have a high degree of confidence during this vaccine,” she said.</p>
<p dir="auto">“Of course, we’ve to check it and obtain data from humans. we’ve to demonstrate it actually works and stops people getting infected with coronavirus before using the vaccine within the wider population.”</p>
<p dir="auto">Prof Gilbert previously said she was “80% confident” the vaccine would work, but now prefers to not put a figure thereon , saying simply she is “very optimistic” about its chances.<br />
So how does the vaccine work?</p>
<p dir="auto">The vaccine is formed from a weakened version of a standard cold virus (known as an adenovirus) from chimpanzees that has been modified so it cannot grow in humans.</p>
<p dir="auto">The Oxford team has already developed a vaccine against Mers, another sort of coronavirus, using an equivalent approach - which had promising leads to clinical trials.<br />
Image caption Fergus holding a vial of the vaccine developed by the Oxford team<br />
How will they know if it works?</p>
<p dir="auto">The only way the team will know if the Covid-19 vaccine works is by comparing the amount of individuals who get infected with coronavirus within the months ahead from the 2 arms of the trial.</p>
<p dir="auto">That could be a drag if cases fall rapidly within the UK, because there might not be enough data.</p>
<p dir="auto">Prof Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, who is leading the trial, said: “We’re chasing the top of this current epidemic wave. If we do not catch that, we cannot be ready to tell whether the vaccine works within the next few months. But we do expect that there’ll be more cases within the future because this virus hasn’t gone away.”</p>
<p dir="auto">The vaccine researchers are prioritising the recruitment of local healthcare workers into the trial as they’re more likely than others to be exposed to the virus.</p>
<p dir="auto">A larger trial, of about 5,000 volunteers, will start within the coming months and can haven’t any regulation .</p>
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<p dir="auto">Older people tend to possess weaker immune responses to vaccines. Researchers are evaluating whether or not they might need two doses of the jab.</p>
<p dir="auto">The Oxford team is additionally working with researchers in Kenya a few possible vaccine trial there, where the rates of transmission are growing from a lower base.</p>
<p dir="auto">If the numbers might be a drag , why not deliberately infect volunteers with coronavirus?</p>
<p dir="auto">That would be a fast and certain thanks to determine if the vaccine was effective, but it might be ethically questionable because there are not any proven treatments for Covid-19.</p>
<p dir="auto">But which may be possible within the future. Prof Pollard said: “If we reach the purpose where we had some treatments for the disease and that we could guarantee the security of volunteers, that might be a really great way of testing a vaccine.”<br />
Is it safe?</p>
<p dir="auto">The trial volunteers are going to be carefully monitored within the coming months. they need been told that some may get a sore arm, headaches or fevers within the first few days after vaccination.</p>
<p dir="auto">They are also told there’s a theoretical risk that the virus could induce a significant reaction to coronavirus, which arose in some early Sars animal vaccine studies.<br />
Image copyright Sean Elias - Oxford Vaccine trial<br />
Image caption Work began on a vaccine in January</p>
<p dir="auto">But the Oxford team says its data suggests the danger of the vaccine producing an enhanced disease is minimal, and data from animal studies has been positive.</p>
<p dir="auto">Scientists there hope to possess a million doses ready by September, and to dramatically proportion manufacturing then , should the vaccine prove effective.<br />
So who would catch on first?</p>
<p dir="auto">Prof Gilbert says that has not been decided yet: “It’s not really our role to dictate what is going to happen, we just need to attempt to get a vaccine that works and have enough of it then it’ll be for others to make a decision .”</p>
<p dir="auto">Prof Pollard added: “We’ve need to ensure we’ve enough doses to supply for those in greatest need, not just within the UK but also in developing countries.”<br />
Media captionCoronavirus: what’s a vaccine and the way is one made?</p>
<p dir="auto">Another team at Imperial College London hopes to start human trials of its coronavirus vaccine in June.</p>
<p dir="auto">The Oxford and Imperial teams have received quite £40m of state funding.</p>
<p dir="auto">Health Secretary Matt Hancock has praised both teams and said the united kingdom will “throw everything we’ve got” at developing a vaccine.</p>
<p dir="auto">UK chief medical adviser Prof Chris Whitty has said neither a vaccine, nor a drug to treat Covid-19, is probably going to be available within subsequent year.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.secnto.com//topic/1632/coronavirus-first-patients-has-been-injected-in-uk-vaccine-trial</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.secnto.com//topic/1632/coronavirus-first-patients-has-been-injected-in-uk-vaccine-trial</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[asma zahid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limiting mealtimes may increase your motivation for exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Limiting access to food in mice increases levels of the hormone, ghrelin, which can also increase motivation to exercise, consistent with a study published within the Journal of Endocrinology. The study suggests that a surge in levels of appetite-promoting hormone, ghrelin, after a period of fasting prompted mice to initiate voluntary exercise. These novel findings indicate that better diet control, for instance limiting food intake to mealtimes or fasting intermittently, could help overweight people maintain a simpler exercise routine, reduce and avoid debilitating complications like diabetes and heart condition .</p>
<p dir="auto">Obesity may be a costly and growing, global health epidemic that needs simpler intervention strategies to avoid serious complications including heart condition and diabetes. Food restriction and regular exercise are the 2 main cost-effective strategies to stop and treat obesity; however the condition is usually related to a sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits, like snacking and binge eating. Consequently, adhering to a daily exercise regime are often difficult thanks to an inability to exercise for a protracted period or a scarcity of motivation. Ghrelin, often mentioned because the ‘hunger hormone’, stimulates appetite through actions on the brain reward circuitry that increase motivation to eat. it’s also been reported to be essential for endurance exercise by increasing metabolism to satisfy the energy demands of prolonged exercise. Although previous studies have suggested a relationship between ghrelin and exercise, it’s not known whether ghrelin levels have an immediate effect on motivation to exercise.</p>
<p dir="auto">In this study, Dr Yuji Tajiri and colleagues from Kurume University School of drugs in Japan, investigated the connection between exercise and ghrelin levels in mice. Food intake and wheel-running activity were compared in mice given free access to food and people fed only twice each day for a limited time. Although both groups ate an identical amount of food, the restricted mice ran significantly more. Mice genetically altered to possess no ghrelin and on the restricted feeding diet ran but the mice given free access, however, this might be reversed by administering ghrelin. Furthermore, mice given free access to food and given ghrelin also ran significantly more. These findings suggest that ghrelin may play a crucial role within the motivation for both feeding and exercise, in response to restricted eating plans.</p>
<p dir="auto">Dr Tajiri comments, “Our findings suggest that hunger, which promotes ghrelin production, can also be involved in increasing motivation for voluntary exercise, when feeding is restricted . Therefore, maintaining a healthy eating routine, with regular mealtimes or fasting, could also encourage motivation for exercise in overweight people.”</p>
<p dir="auto">However, Dr Tajiri cautions. “These findings and former reports are supported animal studies; such a lot more work is required to verify that this ghrelin response is additionally present in people. If it are often established in clinical practice, it not only exposes new cost-effective diet and exercise strategies but can also indicate a replacement therapeutic application for ghrelin-mimicking drugs.”</p>
<p dir="auto">Dr Tajiri and his team now decide to perform more experiments to verify these findings in humans, to further characterise how ghrelin acts within the brain to supply motivation to eat or exercise and to explore any potential real-world, clinical benefits for the treatment and prevention of obesity.</p>
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