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The 80/20 Rule Diet: Benefits,Pros and Cons and Step by Step Guide A healthy dietary plan  Source: pixabay What is “80/20 rule” diet? New year resolutions? Finding new but 'easier' way to be healthy? Maybe, this is where you should halt your thumbs. Why? Scroll down to know! The 80/20 rule diet as it is popularly held is a proven and time-tested diet to get your dream measurements. In line with registered dieticians, qualified health professionals, this diet is a less regressive and more ‘friendly’ approach to your resolution. So while you are thinking to hit the gym in 2024, adopt this for your problems of long term weight loss. What it pinpoints — • Failure to stick to 100% of your prescribed bland diet. • Meeting 80% of your daily nutritional needs along with your favourite savouries too! • Promotes balance and moderate approach. How it meets the nutritional needs? For nutritional needs, ¾ of your daily plates should contain healthy foods like nuts, low-fat dai...

Dementia and Alzheimer's: Here's Your Know How, Why?  Image Source: Age Space.    What is Dementia? Dementia is a neurological disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. It is not a specific disease but rather a term used to describe a range of symptoms associated with a decline in brain function. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, accounting for approximately 60-80% of cases. Other causes include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia.  Symptoms Associated Dementia symptoms vary depending on the type and stage of the disease. However, they generally include memory loss, difficulty with language and communication, impaired judgment and reasoning, confusion, personality changes, and difficulty performing daily tasks. As the condition progresses, individuals may also experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as agitation, aggression, depression, and psychosis.  Deme...

  International Year of Millets 2023: India's Effort in UN and What You Need to Know Pearl Millets under Sun Source:Pixabay  The Context   India’s rich tradition with millets has been long known. Innumerable sources on how millets formed an integral part of the Indian diet, cuisine, rituals, and society at large has been prominently held. India’s constant initiative of bringing our ‘ Nutri cereal ’ to the forefront since 2021 has flowered in the form of the United Nations Declaration of 2023 as the “ International Year of Millets ”. Recognising the cost-efficient, nutrient-rich, gluten-free qualities of varied millets, the Indian govt. has taken up many steps, provided loans of up to ₹25 lakhs for millet start-ups and raised awareness to create “ Millet Mindfulness ” as an important part of the movement. PM Narendra Modi's surfaced India his message during the opening ceremony of the International year of millets at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy:— “There is a ...

  Myositis: The Term in News   Myositis: Why In News? 📰 Popular Indian Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about suffering from a rare autoimmune condition termed scientifically as Myositis . She shared a personal Message making her fans emotional.  A few months back I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. I was hoping to share this after it had gone into remission. But it is taking a little longer than I hoped. I am slowly realising that we don’t always need to put up a strong front. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) Myositis— Symptoms and Treatment and Types  Myositis is the inflammation of skeletal muscles Caused by various organisms like Bacteria, Virus, Fungi and Parasites. Samantha Suffers from this Rare Condition I. Bacterial Myositis 1.Staphylococcus aureus :- It is the most common cause of acute bacterial myositis. 2.Psoas abscess :- It is a retroperitoneal collect...

Tips for Healthy Living and Mind Hey there! Yes you.. Are you also under pressure to maintain a healthy lifestyle but constantly lag behind? Your wait is over as you will realise by the end of the penning. To note, this is not the usual words spoken by gurus but from a proven and tested life experience of years. 1.Reading Yes, this is the first step towards getting your peace of mind. Woosh.. Starting from classics and delving into the world of literature can provide you your much coveted adobe. What you need to do is energise oneself with jingling verses of Shelley , embrace reality with Eliot and contemplate nature in Indian writings of Mamang Dai . Popular suggestions are - Pride and Prejudice , T he Forty Rules of Lov e , The Alchemist , Atomic Habits , The Shadow Lines et al. Reading can give a whole roller coaster ride to your nerves.  2 . Creative writing and Journaling No no don't give a second thought, just take a pen, get to fresh air or perhaps ...