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[ad_1] It is caused primarily due to immune disturbances during the pregnancy, and the treatment could be approached with immune correction in the patient Extensive research has been undertaken over the years towards finding the best cure for autism. And at the forefront of it all is Dr A M Reddy, of the Hyderabad-based Dr. AM Reddy Autism Centre, stressing that autism is not a disease but a neurobehavioral disorder, Dr A M Reddy tells Sanjeev Ramachandran, of Digpu News, in an interview, that the treatment could be approached with immune correction in the patient. Dr Reddy, it’s really an honour to know that your extensive research and work in finding cure for disorders such as autism and ADHD in children have brought you the UK Parliament’s award. How would you elaborate on your work in the field of treating Autism and other such disorders afflicting children? Autism is not a disease; it’s a neurobehavioral…

Actor and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Monday explained the benefits of ‘Parsva Sukhasana’ asana Actor and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Monday explained the benefits of ‘Parsva Sukhasana’ asana.Taking to Instagram, Shilpa wrote: ” Sometimes, one needs to start their week on a calm and quiet note. Today is one such day for me when I just want to relax my mind and calm myself down. So today, I practiced the Parsva Sukhasana. “It helps relieve the pent-up stress and anxiety that gradually affects the immune system and one’s overall health. Physically, it helps stretch the neck, shoulders, obliques, and back.”Along with it, Shilpa Shetty posted a video of her doing the particular asana. (1/3)Sometimes, one needs to start their week on a calm and quiet note. Today is one such day for me when I just want to relax my mind and calm myself down. So today, I practiced the Parsva…

Ants live their entire lives as members of the same colony and are dependent on their colony mates The findings of a recent study by researchers at Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz have revealed alterations to the social and hygienic behavior of ants that had been isolated from their group. They react to social isolation in a similar way as do humans and other social mammals.The research team was particularly surprised by the fact that immune and stress genes were downregulated in the brains of the isolated ants. “This makes the immune system less efficient, a phenomenon that is also apparent in socially isolating humans — notably at present during the COVID-19 crisis,” said Professor Susanne Foitzik, who headed up the study at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The study on a species of ant native to Germany has recently been published in Molecular Ecology.Humans and other social mammals experience isolation from their group as stressful,…

Eating too much fat and sugar in your diet as a child can alter your microbiome for life The study by UC Riverside researchers is one of the first to show a significant decrease in the total number and diversity of gut bacteria in mature mice fed an unhealthy diet as juveniles. “We studied mice, but the effect we observed is equivalent to kids having a Western diet, high in fat and sugar and their gut microbiome still being affected up to six years after puberty,” explained UCR evolutionary physiologist Theodore Garland.A paper describing the study has recently been published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.The microbiome refers to all the bacteria as well as fungi, parasites, and viruses that live on and inside a human or animal. Most of these microorganisms are found in the intestines, and most of them are helpful, stimulating the immune system, breaking down food, and helping synthesize key vitamins.In…

Shilpa Shetty shares her fitness mantra for good health New Delhi [India]: Delighting her fans with an enchanting post, Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, on Tuesday shared tips for staying healthy. One of the fittest actors in Bollywood, Shetty leaves no stone unturned to inspire her fans. In her latest Instagram post, the ‘Dhadkan’ star shared a winsome picture of herself in which she is randomly captured flashing her radiant smile. “A good, hearty laugh boosts the immune system and relieves physical & mental stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes thereafter. Laughing freely and heartily has become a privilege in our fast-paced lives,” the caption of the post read. Emphasising the significance of a ‘good laugher’, the ‘Life In A Metro’ actor suggested her fans to watch a funny movie/video or read something funny if one cannot meet friends or family during the current times. “Because laughter truly is the best medicine,…

Walnuts have anti-inflammatory effects & cardiovascular benefits Washington [US]: Findings from a randomized controlled trial indicate that people in their 60s and 70s who regularly consume walnuts may have reduced inflammation, a factor associated with a lower risk of heart disease, compared to those who do not eat walnuts.The research was part of the Walnuts and Healthy Aging (WAHA) study – the largest and longest trial to date exploring the benefits of daily walnut consumption. The study has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.In the study, conducted by Dr Emilio Ros from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, in partnership with Loma Linda University, more than 600 healthy older adults consumed 30 to 60 grams of walnuts per day as part of their typical diet or followed their standard diet (without walnuts) for two years. Image Source: Digpu Those who consumed walnuts had a significant reduction in inflammation, measured by the…