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HEED THESE SIGNALS Hot flashes bedevil many women as they go through menopause. These episodes of intense heat, seating , and flushing can disturb sleep, depress mood, and causes irritability. For some women, hot flashes fade away after a few years. For others, the episodes last into their 70s and beyond.
In addition to being aggravating and sometimes embarrassing, persistent hot flashes may be a warning sign of cardiovascular trouble ahead. In several large studies, older women plagued by hot flashes in their 60s and 70s were more likely than their flash-free counterparts to have high blood pressure or high cholesterol or to have a buildup of calcium in their arteries, a sign of stiffened or cholesterol-clogged arteries. Since hot flashes don't cause these problems, taking estrogen won't reverse them. The latest research suggests that, in older women, estrogen may promote harmful changes in the arteries. If menopause is behind you, but hot flashes aren't, it may be even more important for you to pay extra attention to your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and exercise.

BEAT OBESITY GENE

Intense physical activity can counter the effects of a gene linked to obesity.US researchers looked at the effect that physical activity had on those who carried an obesity-related gene called FTO. People who carry two copies of the FTO gene had about 70 percent greater risk for obesity.The study focused on 704 men and women, mostly farmers and carpenters,who did not drive cars...

FREQUENT FLYING CAUSES HEADACHES

Air travel induce headaches.Israeli researchers observed 906 frequent travellers and found that 6 percent of them complained of headaches during air travel.Also,19.2 percent were diagnosed with migraines.While some complained of headaches while the plane took off,some felt it during descent.Poor air quality,engine noise and changes in barometric pressure could be contributing factors..

STRESSED MOMS BEWARE

Stress during pregnancy may affect the intellectual development of the baby.Canadian researchers assessed the effects of prenatal stress on the mental capabilities of 89 five-year-olds whose mothers were expecting during a massive ice storm.Children born to mothers who had the most stress during the storm performed lower in language and verbal skills,though within the normal range...so be cool moms...:)

MUSIC ENHANCES EXERCISE

Scientifically selected music can enhance one's capacity to exercise and even make it enjoyable.A study of 30 volunteers,who exercised on a treadmill while listening to carefully selected pop and rock numbers,showed that music boosted the physical endurance of the participants by 15percent.It also altered the perception of hard work for moderate exercisers,who worked out to physical exhaustion.So lets ROCK AND ROLL....

SMELL SWEET, DREAM SWEET

Smelling roses before hitting the pillow could induce sweet dreams.German scientists exposed women to the fragrance of roses and the smell of rotten eggs for 10 seconds as they entered the REM phase of their sleep.Women who smelled the roses had pleasant dreams,while the rotten eggs induced negative dreams.

DANGERS OF PLASTIC

A chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA),found in plastics used for food and beverage packaging and baby bottles,may increase risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.A study in the UK looked at the link between BPA and heart disease,diabetes,stroke,arthritis and thyroid disease among 1,455 adults,and found that people with the highest levels of BPA in urine were more likely to have heart disease or diabetes.So beware of it....

2nd TWENTY20 WORLDCUP BONANZA...:)

Here comes a happy news for all cricket lovers and fans,yes 2nd Twenty20 World cup is to begin on 05-06-2009 in England.Groups have been announced.Totally12 countries are participating in this Twenty20 tournament and four groups have been formed..

GROUP A- INDIA,BANGLADESH,IRELAND
GROUP B- ENGLAND,HOLLAND,PAKISTAN
GROUP C- AUSTRALIA,WEST INDIES,SRILANKA
GROUP D- NEWZEALAND,SOUTHAFRICA,SCOTLAND

Hope that India will retain their title...