Interesting facts of Obesity and Overweight You Should Know

Obesity is on the rise all around the world. In the past, obesity and overweight was a matter of tension in the developed world. But, now it is a matter of concern in middle income countries as well as developing countries. In this situation, let's know some interesting facts of obesity and overweight.

Premature death rate is high in obese people:
Obesity, responsible for the second most premature death in the United States kills more than 300,000 people every year. Overall, more than 2.8 million people face death because of obesity or overweight worldwide each year.

Obese women live in high health risk:
Obese women experience more breast cancer risk in their postmenopausal period. On the other hand, obesity strains pelvic muscle in women. The result is vaginal prolapse. Educated women are less obese than uneducated women.

People never want obesity:
4000 people participated in an online survey. Almost half of them told that they can give up one year of their life rather than be fat. Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University conducted the survey.

Sugar intake rate is rising in the US:
The average US person takes 100 pounds of sugar every year now. 100 years ago it was only 10 pounds.

Childhood obesity is increasing worldwide:
After observing 250,000 too fat US children under the age of 6, Child safety seat manufacturers have started making bigger models. In 2007, the number of preschool children who were overweight globally was more than 40 million. Self esteem is affected by childhood obesity.

Obese people are more vulnerable than malnourished people:
There are more overweight people than malnourished people on earth. People die more for being overweight than underweight all over the world.

Obesity affects Sexual life:
Both obese men and women are less sexually satisfied. They are less sexually active too. Obese men struggle more with erectile dysfunction.

Some Facts of Plastic Cosmetic Surgery You May Not Know

A recent study about Instagram post on Plastic Surgeon Search was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. The study tells us to be aware of the plastic surgery related hashtags. Why? No, I am not telling you that here. You can know everything about the study by searching google. Here we will know some basic but important information of plastic surgery.

Do you know that today's modern plastic surgery actually started in ancient Egypt and India? About the broken nose constructive treatment was first mentioned in a medical text called the "Edwin Smith Papyrus". The period was from 3000 to 2500 BC. Sushruta was a 6th century BC Indian Physician. His contribution was in the field of plastic and cataract surgery. Before Sushruta, Indians carried out reconstructive surgery techniques by 800 BC.

Plastic surgery is different from cosmetic surgery. They have different goals. Cosmetic surgery focuses on enhancing appearance. On the other hand, the main focus of plastic surgery is to repair for constructing a normal function and appearance. The methods of training of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are different.

According to American Society of Plastic Surgeon, in 2016 Americans spent over $16 billion on plastic cosmetic surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Breast augmentation was the top most procedure. Other top four procedures were: Liposuction, Nose reshaping, Tummy tuck and Buttock augmentation.

Although South Korea is the main center for plastic surgery among all countries, Colombia is in number one because of Liposuction surgery. The top ten plastic surgery conducted countries are: Colombia, India, Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, The United States, Brazil, Italy, South Korea and Greece.

South Korean capital Seoul is the capital of Plastic surgery. A research which was conducted in 2009 found 1 in 5 women in Seoul experienced plastic surgery. And since 2009, Korea has conducted the most operations per capita with more than 980,000 operations in 2014.

Plastic surgery is one of the most discussed issues in the world today. The discussion will continue. But we want to stop here now. We will try to know more about it in future.

Not these 9 Foods in an Empty Stomach

Eating healthy food is very important for the body. Eating at the right time is important as well. Recently, a study has proved that there are some foods that should not be eaten in an empty stomach any more. These foods create acids and cause intestinal problems. Popular lifestyle related website Boldsky has informed us the foods.

Soda:

Soda contains high amount of carbonated acid. If soda is taken in an empty stomach, carbonated acid causes nausea and health problems.

Tomatoes:

When tomato is taken in an empty stomach, its existing acid mix with gastrointestinal acids and makes one kind of insoluble gel. This gel could create stones in the stomach.

Medicine:

Some gastric medicines are recommended to take before meal. But, for most of the medicines, doctors advise to take after meal or when the stomach if full. When medicines are taken in empty stomach, they create unpleasant condition there.

Alcohol:

Drinking is harmful for the body. Drinking in empty stomach is more harmful. The elements of alcohol create burning in the intestine.

Spicy foods:

Many of us like to eat spicy foods. Eating spicy foods in empty stomach is not good anyhow. As a result of eating spicy foods in an empty stomach, acidic reaction creates burning there.

Coffee:

Drinking coffee in empty stomach is very harmful. Coffee contains caffeine that is not good for the stomach. So, if you need to drink coffee, take a glass of water first.

Tea:

Like coffee, tea should not be taken in an empty stomach. Tea contains high levels of acids which do harm the membranes of the stomach.

Banana:

Eating banana in an empty stomach increases the amount of magnesium in the body suddenly. As a result, the balance of magnesium and calcium in blood is destroyed. So, experts advise not to take banana in empty stomach.

Sweet Potato:

Do you know that sweet potato contains tannin and pectin? These elements release more acid that constrain the stomach wall. As a result, burning is created in the chest.

Symptoms of Cancer, Many Women Avoid

Nowadays the types of cancer are almost equal in men and women because of living condition. But due to gender difference some cancers are found more in women than in men. Among them, breast and uterus cancer are the most common. Many women died of these cancers. However, if the symptoms are found earlier, it becomes easy to take advantage of the initial diagnosis and treatment. It can save many lives. Popular Health website Webmd and Wisemind Health Body informed us some signs of cancer.

Short Breathing: 
Lung cancer is higher in men than women. However, women also smoke now due to changes of living styles. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. Lung cancer made breath short. If it happens, go to the doctor immediately.

Cough and Long term chest pain: 
The worst kind of cough is found in different types of cancer especially in leukemia and lung tumors. Many lung cancer patients report long term pain in the chest. Sometimes the pain spreads in shoulders and hands.

Fever and Infection: 
Fever and Infection are the symptoms of leukemia. Cancer of blood begins at bone marrow. This disease reduces the ability to fight against infection. So, talk to a doctor if frequent fever and infection are seen.

Fatigue and Weakness: 
Long term fatigue and weakness are the sings of different types of cancer. Fatigue may occur for various reasons. However, if you feel fatigue for a long time, consult a doctor.

Sudden Weight loss: 
If anybody lose weight although not doing any exercise, he has to consider it as a sigh of cancer.

Bloodshed: 
In case of abnormal menstrual bleeding, consult a doctor. It is a symptom of cervical cancer.

Changes in Breast: 
If you feel any pawn in the breast or armpit or you feel any change there, consult a doctor. This is a sign of breast cysts. However, it also happens in case of breast cancer.

Bleeding during Sexual intercourse: 
Bleeding during Sexual intercourse such as coming out white lime water in the symptom of cervical cancer.

Loss of Appetite: 
One of the symptoms of cervical cancer is loss of appetite or to feel stomach full. This may happen for other cancers too. Do not avoid it if it happens for a long time.

Changes in skin: 
Changes color of the skin or mole is the common symptom of skin cancer. If it happens, consult a doctor too.

Blood in the stool or Urine: 
If blood passes with urine or stool, consult a doctor. Blood with stool is the sign of piles. It is a sign of colon cancer too. Blood in the urine is the symptom of bladder or kidney cancer. So, do not avoid if anything of this happens.

Stomach ache and sadness: 
Depression along with stomach ache is the symptom of pancreatic cancer. If this symptom is seen in anybody in the family, consult a doctor immediately.

Benefits of Riding Bicycle and Walking

Physical exercise is beneficial to health. All of us know this. There are many forms of exercise. Walking and riding bicycle are the two well-known physical exercises. These exercises have many health benefits. Let us know some of the benefits-

Riding Bicycle:

Riding bicycle decreases High Blood Pressure. It saves the body from the risk of Heart attack and Stroke. Besides this, there are many benefits of riding bicycle daily. So, many people take this habit as a part of their daily exercise. In an article, The Times of India has written why riding bicycle is essential.

Oxygen can reach the skin while riding or paddling bicycle. It helps to keep the skin fresh.

A study says, about 500 calories sheds if anybody ride a bicycle for one hour at 14 miles per hour. It also helps to reduce the risk of diabetes.

Are you suffering from Arthritis? Ride bicycle. It helps the movement of the joints of the knees. It increases the strength of muscles. But before riding bicycle, consult with a specialist doctor.

Regular riding bicycle reduce the risk of hypertension. Even it helps to eliminate stress.

According to a study, sleeping problems decrease if anyone ride bicycle 20 to 30 minutes daily.

Walking:

All of us know, walking is good for health. Regular walking keeps our heart fit, loses weight, and reduces stress. How much time you are spending in walking is also important for keeping your mind and body fit. If you walk for 30 minutes to 1 hour, you will realize the benefits of it by yourself.

A popular Indian lifestyle website Boldsky has written in their health section how 30, 40 or 60 minutes walking be beneficial to us.

Many studies shows, our mind remains fresh if we walk 30 minutes daily. Our mental pressure and stress are reduced. Our brain releases serotonin, the happy hormone, if we walk regularly. Blood circulation increases through the brain. In regular walking, body becomes relaxed. Walking for 30 minutes daily keeps the heart fit too. It helps to eliminate fat from blood and reduces the risk of heart attack.

Walking three days regularly for 40 minutes each day in a week increases memory and attention power. Regular walking protects the part of the brain that thinks and plans.

You will not be obese if you walk 60 minutes daily. The excess calories are spent by walking. If you walk one mile everyday, about 100 calories will be spent.

Do you know, if you walk 75 minutes daily in a week only, your life expectancy will increase at least two years? Yes, different studies say, walking for 75 minutes helps to increase life expectancy.

Injuries Increase Risk of Losing Job

Injured workers lose their jobs because of their injury, though the accidents occur in their own workplaces. A new study of nursing home workers in the US has found it. This incident happens even though the accident occurs due to lack of worker protections. Fox News reported the study on February 08, 2016.

In comparison with colleagues who reported no injuries, workers who were injured were more than twice as likely to be sacked within next six months.

Cassandre Okechukwa, the lead author from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, said that the results of the study demonstrate more risk of the workers being fired but they did not have data to ensure why workers were being fired actually.

The study also found that injured workers who sustained injury for multiple times were also twice as likely to retire within next six months as colleagues who had no injury.

Generally, workers are injured within the first several months of their new workplaces. The researchers said it in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine. As a result, this kind of job turnover may have chances that the injured workers will be injured again in a new work environment.

The researchers also pointed out that the state-level regulations are not followed always. The regulations protect workers from being sacked when they face injury. The regulations also say that employers must give workers necessary time and compensation so that the workers can be recovered from injury.

The researchers used data taken from another study which was conducted by the Work, Family and Health Network. That study involved direct care workers from 30 nursing homes in New England. The main goal of the study was to test workplace policies which can improve health, well-being and safety of the workers, one researcher said it by email.

The researchers analyzed data collected from 1,331 nursing home workers. They completed 4 interviews- at the beginning of the study, six months later, after one year and at last 18 months had passed.

According to the study, employers fired the injured workers they thought that the workers were not able to perform their job duties after injury. The employers were also worried that the workers might be injured again.

We have no hand in accident. It happens suddenly. In workplace, it can happen any time. Workers are not responsible for it. Employers should give workers all protective measures to avoid injury.

Malaria-Free India By 2030

It is a target, it is a milestone, it is a national framework of India. Yes, India has set the deadline of eliminating malaria by 2030. 

Indian Health minister J P Nadda launched the National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) 2016-2030, on Feb 11, 2016. To implement the task India is committed to building infrastructure and allocating finance. Times of India reported on Feb 13, 2016 that the first target is to eliminate malaria from all low (category 1) and moderate (category 2) endemic states by 2022.  The second objective is to reduce incidence of malaria in 31 states by 2024. By 2027, the country will prevent indigenous transmission of malaria, is the third strategy. In the final and crucial stage, the government will interrupt all kinds of re-establishment of malaria in the malaria eliminated regions by 2030. 

To improve health and quality of life and the alleviate poverty the framework has been developed, Shri J P Nadda said. The minister also said that the NFME document has goals, objectives, strategies, targets and timelines which will serve as a road-map to advocate and plan malaria elimination in India in a phased manner (Prevention of reintroduction, Elimination, Pre-elimination and Intensified control).

Terming the launch as historic the speakers on the occasion highlighted the importance of segmented approach and community mobilization and sustenance in tackling the issue. According to government estimates, nearly 1 million malaria cases are reported every year from all around India. The government of India has another concern for vector borne diseases which are not present in its neighboring countries such as Srilanka and Nepal.

Malaria, a mosquito borne infectious disease which causes fever, fatigue, vomiting and headaches at early stage and can be very fatal with yellow skin, seizures, coma or death. A microscopic parasite called Plasmodium which is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito is responsible for malaria. Malaria is widespread in the tropical and subtropical regions. In 2015, malaria killed more than 438,000 people worldwide. Almost 90% of deaths occurred in Africa.

Healthcare Programs Around The World

Public Health is one of the most important issues in a country. Without proper healthcare program, maintaining public health is not possible. Government and non-government organizations adopt numerous healthcare programs time to time. If we know about the programs , we can be benefited. A successful program of a country may be a lesson for others.

Healthcare programs are important for varieties of reasons. Firstly, it relates to a large number of people. And without the wellness of the general public no development is possible. Secondly, a man cannot live happily alone because he lives in a society. So, all kinds of healthcare programs help a lot of people at a time and poor people get extra attention. For this reason, we have to know what kind of healthcare programs are running around us. World media will help us in this regard....

What about the healthcare facilities of 1.4 billion people? Yes, we are talking about China. Although doctors are available and treatment is easier in big hospitals, government has initiated health insurance scheme for poor peasants. Everything is encouraging and educative. Al Jazeera published and articles and a video on Jan 13, 2016 about China's Healthcare Scheme for billions.

Pakistan is going to initiate a health insurance for poor people called 'Prime Minister's Health Program' which is expected to help more than 3.2 million families across Pakistan. HTV reported it on Jan 09, 2016. Initially it has been launched in Islamabad for the people who earn less than $2 a day will be introduced all parts of the country gradually. But it is a sad news that Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be deprived of the program. This is because of the two provinces' refusal. This will be the first program of this kind in Pakistan.

The Obama Administration has said that more than 12 million have signed up for health insurance. The sign ups have exceeded the goal. The New York Times reported this on Feb 04, 2016. In the report, they have discussed everything details. So, to know about the healthcare program taken by Obama Administration visit the website.

In Mumbai, India 50 Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) survivors launched a campaign to raise awareness against FGM. The survivors are talking about FGM as it is a very painful regressive ritual which is undergone by thousands of girls across India. The campaign is getting huge public response. NDTV reported this on Feb 07, 2016.

What we have learned from the discussion stated above that different kinds of  healthcare programs are running around the world. There are many programs untouched by us. We must visit the world media regularly to know about healthcare programs for greater benefit of large number of people in the whole world.

Healthcare Facilities on Earth

An ill persons know the importance of doctors and hospitals. Our sufferings know no bound when we do not get a specialist doctor in time. Hospitals and clinics are the hub of doctors. And most of necessary healthcare facilities are available in hospitals. So, we have to know about doctors and hospitals to get proper treatment. Let us see what kinds of information are for us in the world media regarding doctors and hospitals....

The popularity of Traditional Chinese Medicines Hospitals has increased in China dramatically. According to TCM hospitals, more than 17 percent of total patients visit these hospitals. It is also noted that one third of total industrial output comes from TCM. China Daily reported it on Jan 15, 2016.

Spain is going to set up Europe's largest Traditional Chinese Medicines Hospital(TCM). China Daily published the news on Feb 02, 2016. According to the daily, the hospital will be set up in Barcelona in Catalonia region which is expected to cost $88.6 million. China has taken a plan to set up 20 overseas TCM collaboration centers this year. China Daily reported this on Jan 21, 2016.

What is the need of a good doctor? There is no need to answer this question. But how can a good doctor be made is a question has to be answered. Al Jazeera Health on Feb 06, 2016 made a film on Canada'a new doctors where they have described medical education system in Canada. You will be able to know many things about medical education condition of Canada if you watch the film. Thus you can understand how medical education is going on in other parts of the world.

Do you know that you can save 17 lives after your death? By donating your organ you can do this. But in Pakistan, only 5 persons donated their organs since 1980. Recently a renowned Pakistani religious scholar said that organ donation is not prohibited in religion. HTV(Pakistan) reported this on Feb 05, 2016.

I mentioned some healthcare facilities above in brief from many. To stay healthy, you have to know more about it. Proper healthcare facilities have to be ensured for all. Information has a power which can inspire people a lot. We want to take the chance.

Health and Technology: The Relation Is Being Stronger

Health is now largely based on strong technological foundation. Technology has brought about a revolutionary change in the field of Healthcare System. With the advancement of science and technology, new and developed methods of treatment are being added to the existing methods. So, everybody should know about the latest Health Technology. As the greatest source of information, internet is available now, getting information is an easy task. Let us find out latest Health Technology in the world media....

A Smartphone Can Help To Lose Weight:

What is the relationship between health and a smart-phone? You may not find any relationship but researchers have found that this device can motivate people which can decrease unhealthy sedentary behavior. Among the 215 participants in the study, those who carried smartphones spent more time moving around and less time sitting down. As a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the result of the study may play a significant role in losing weight and thus to decrease the risk of the fatal diseases.[HTV, Jan 27, 2016]

Is Pedometer Smartphone Apps Accurate?

A new study has claimed that some free pedometer apps which track your fitness is inaccurate. University of Toronto conducted the research. They found unacceptable error in the applications. [NDTV Health, Feb 01, 2016]

Fake Pills Detector:

Scientists are developing a device which will detect fake pills which is one of the major problems in poorer countries especially in Asia and Africa. Low quality medicines and food supplement are rampant in poor countries' markets. The new device will be able to detect fake label and poor quality of the medicines and food supplement. The device will be portable and not costly. The device is still at the testing level.[NDTV Health, Feb 04, 2016]

Technology is very advanced today. Day by day it is involving in every spheres of our life. Sometimes some technological achievements create adverse effect for us. But it is true that without the proper use of technology in healthcare sector, ensuring public health is impossible. So, we have to know everything about health technology to lead a healthy modern life.