Month: March 2023

Spending more time in nature and nature-based activities improve the health and quality of life for the people over the age of 65. A research published online on 1st February in Leisure Sciences highlights the activities in the bosom of nature with purpose of life in older people. The word, ‘forest bath’ is used extensively in undertaken research. The concept of ‘forest bath’ stands for being with nature, listening sounds of leaves, swaying trees, chirping of birds, trickling streams, breathing in fresh air etc. with complete concentration on nature. Improvements were observed by researchers in terms of physiological conditions (stress, blood pressure etc.) and cognitive health. The research also focuses on social activities in and with nature. The concept of ‘forest bath’ resembles Vanapr...

        A study published in Current Nutrition Reports on 25th January prescribes ketogenic diet in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Various studies suggest the prevalence of PCOS ranging from 9-10% in states of South India depending on the study, awareness and diagnosis criteria. Other than women of child bearing ages, adolescents and postmenopausal women are also affected. PCOS is one of the important endocrine diseases with indications of insulin resistance, obesity etc. Complexities of conditions are noted more serious in women with gastrointestinal problems as increased intestinal permeability results in abdominal pain leading to irritable bowel syndrome. Hence, diet becomes too much important. Ketogenic diet is related to induction of ketosis by restricting intake of car...