1. Is the keto diet good for weight loss? A nutritionist and dieter weigh in
Keto is more of a lifestyle change. In four months, I have lost around nine kilos, going from 66kg to 57kg now. There is a fear that the high-fat diet might be unhealthy for the heart. However, a blood count done after four months of the diet reveals I have a good lipid profile, with improved numbers. Also, my D3 levels improved.
Source: Vogue
2. New pain-free insulin patches created for diabetes patients
In a new research, a group of scientists have created the special patch which stimulates the body’s own insulin production – and is completely pain-free. The game-changing invention delivers a natural substance extracted from brown algae – completely removing the need for painful and unpleasant daily injections.
Source: Economic Times
3. 2.5 million died in 2015 due to poor air quality
In 2015, out of the 10.3 million deaths in India due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), 2.5 million were linked to pollution, according to a global study.Pollution caused nine million deaths, or 16 percent of global mortality — three times more deaths than from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis, and malaria combined — in 2015, the study, titled ‘Commission on Pollution and Health’, published in Lancet, found.
Source: Firstpost
4. 5 Healthy Soup Recipes For This Winter
In this article, we have collected simple and tasty soup recipes so that you can skip the ones that are loaded with preservatives and instead try these homemade healthy soup recipes. No matter if you are in the mood for having a veggie friendly or you are a chicken lover, there is a recipe you and your family will love.
Source: 1mg.com