19, August 2014

Watch your waistline for diabetes risk

A British health report has warned that adults with a large waistline are five times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

In its report, the Public Health England (PHE), an executive agency of Britain's Department of Health, said they encourage people to monitor their waistline and assess risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

According to the report, men having a large waist circumference of over 102cm (40 inches)are five times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Women with a large waist circumference of over 88cm (34.6 inches) are three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, Xinhua reported.

Currently 90 percent of the adults with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese, and the prevalence of both obesity and diabetes are on the increase, said PHE experts.

Being overweight or obese is the main avoidable risk factor for type 2 diabetes, they added.

According to Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at PHE, type 2 diabetes is a very serious public health issue which can have significant consequences, such as limb amputations or blindness.

The key to reducing your chances of type 2 diabetes is losing weight which can be achieved through a healthy diet and being more active, she added.

The report also revealed that deprivation is closely linked to the risk of both -- obesity and diabetes in Britain, with type 2 diabetes being 40 percent more common among people in the poorest communities compared to the rich ones.

Source: www.timesofindia.com

19.08.2014

Have you loved yourself today?

The capacity to love yourself determines how you love others, and find peace, says Nona Walia

If you want this to be your best year, begin by loving yourself, says Jinny Ditzler, author of the book, Your Best Year Yet. "Being compassionate towards yourself is the first step to achieving happiness. Unless you learn to take it easy and give yourself a reason to smile, you can't treat others with kindness. Loving yourself allows you to get rid of resentments and regrets," says the author.

Accept yourself

When you love yourself unconditionally, you are increasing your ability to extend that love to others.

The 100 days rule

In her TED talk, relationship expert and life coach Monika Zands, who started a campaign called 'Love Yourself', says, "Give yourself a hug. Love yourself and you will find life-long love. When I started the campaign, I wanted people to love themselves in 100 days, in 100 ways. I wanted people to take care of themselves, appreciate life and express emotions."

Follow your bliss

Don't let fear stop you from living your life to the fullest. Spiritual psychotherapist Rohit Juneja, who is also the author of Loving Soulfully, says, "We are the greatest source of our own suffering and joy. Embrace yourself and your imperfections. Stop being critical. We are all human and we tend to make mistakes. Don't look at others to validate yourself. Don't let their opinions bother you. Don't be needy, it's unattractive. Don't let life's ups and downs stop you from enjoying those moments of joy."

How to love yourself?

Meditate for as little as five minutes a day. It lowers blood pressure, helps your immune system and enables you to deal with life in an effective way. Meditation also strengthens your memory, teaches you not to panic, stops you from aggressive behaviour. You love yourself more because meditation enhances your physical and mental state of being. It also releases happy hormones, i.e., endorphins.

Source: www.timesofindia.com

19.08.2014

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