Union Minister Gopinath Munde dies in road accident

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident while on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday.

According to reports, the accident happened at 6:30 am when a vehicle rammed his Ambassador car from behind near Moti Bagh locality in South Delhi.

A medical bulletin issued shortly after the minister’s demise by AIIMS trauma centre said, “He (Munde) was brought to AIIMS trauma centre at 6:30 am by his personal assistant and driver. His car had been hit by another vehicle at 6:20 am after which he collapsed in the car.”

“There were no major external injuries on his body. There was no BP, no pulse, no cardiac activity when he was brought in. For the next 15 minutes, CPR was administered. But he could be revived, and was declared dead at 7:20 am. Body has been sent for post mortem to know the actual cause of death,” said AIIMS spokesperson Dr Amit Gupta.

Sources said that Munde asked for water from security guard Nair immediately after the accident and then collapsed. Munde, a diabetic, was sitting in the rear seat when the accident took place.

Terming Munde as a great leader, senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said that this was a big loss for the Maharashtra leader’s family and the BJP. He said that Munde’s cremation would take place at his village in Latur, Maharashtra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shocked over the accident.

“I am extremely saddened and shocked by demise of my friend Gopinath Munde,” he tweeted.

On Tuesday morning, Munde was on his way to Beed for a victory rally,

A former deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Munde, the OBC face of BJP in the state, had made his entry in the Union cabinet for the first time. Munde, who was the Deputy Leader of Opposition in 15th Lok Sabha, had won this time despite NCP chief Sharad Pawar making the Beed seat a prestige issue.

A five time MLA, Munde’s heart had always been in state politics and harboured the ambition of becoming first BJP chief minister of Maharashtra.

A brother-in-law of slain BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, Munde hailed from a poor family in the backward Marathwada region and was brought into politics by the late BJP leader Vasantrao Bhagwat, who also groomed several other youngsters including Pramod Mahajan.

A general secretary of the party at the national level, he was chairman of the committee on chemicals and fertilisers in last Lok Sabha.

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Self help group to advocate rights of people with spinal injury

Advocating and facilitating the right to rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injuries, a pan-India self-help group was launched here Monday.

An initiative of the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, the Spinal Foundation intends to address the challenges faced by people with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), especially the economically challenged, and those living in rural areas.

“For more than 60 years now, we have witnessed instances of SCI. However, there has been no concerted effort to push for an improved quality of life for persons with SCI at national level,” H.P.S. Ahluwalia, founder and chairman of the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, said.

“With the help of this foundation we aspire to improve the quality of rehabilitation and guide persons with spinal cord injuries to a healthy life of dignity,” he added.

The foundation will also support and monitor the spread of quality rehabilitation facilities; sensitise and build awareness about SCI and its multi-faceted implications and promote accessibility by removing mental and physical barriers.

The launch also commemorates the birth anniversary of Padma Shri Mary Varghese, who set up India’s first specialised centre for rehabilitation.

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Would consult international experts: Harsh Vardhan

Promising “100 percent” transparent administration, union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday said he would take advice from international experts on ways to improve the health system in the country.

“I would hold consultations with domestic and international experts on how to improve the health system in our country,” Harsh Vardhan said after taking charge of the health and family welfare ministry at Nirman Bhavan here.

He said the focus of his work would be on e-governance and corruption-free administration. “My administration would be 100 percent transparent,” he said.

“Health is more important than wealth,” the Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Delhi told reporters.

He said that over the next few days, he would meet ministry officials and plan out his focus areas.

It is the duty of every government to provide proper health care to people, he added.

The minister said his experience as a medical professional would help in handling the health ministry better.

Harsh Vardhan, who is an ENT surgeon by training, was the first health minister of the Delhi government from 1993 to 1998. He won the Lok Sabha election from Chandni Chowk constituency this time.

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Healthy Vacation tips

 

Vacations are supposed to be the ideal time to relax and not worry about incessant phone calls, hectic schedules and the other stresses of the work-week.

While the holiday checklist includes the essentials like sunscreen, camera, medicines, et al, more often than not, the basic necessities are often ignored.

In our holiday excitement, we tend to ignore how we treat our bodies and its need for nourishment.

Keeping oneself hydrated and consuming beverages that are safe and hygienic is as important as getting that photograph clicked.

Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant Venu Adhiya Hirani shares list of foods which can help you in having a healthier vacations with HealthyDunia.com:

Milk
Milk is a complete health drink containing most of the nutrients essential for our well-being. Don’t ignore your daily glass of milk during your holidays. Some may feel that consuming milk while travelling should be avoided as they are unsure of the quality. But with safe and hygienic options available, we can ensure that this wholesome food is not skipped.

UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) treated milk that is available in cartons is 100% preservative free and ensures fresh, high quality milk. This milk does not need to be boiled before consumption and does not need to be refrigerated till the carton is opened. This makes it perfect to carry and store during your travels. All this without compromising on quality or nutrition.

Juices
Refreshing and invigorating fruit and vegetable juices are a sure shot way to get a concentrated boost of energy. Avoid dehydration and maintain high energy levels by consuming these vitamin and mineral cocktails. But don’t cut your vacation short due to illness by avoiding that glass of juice from the friendly roadside vendor. Packaged or carton juices are the most convenient, reliable and hygienic option. Juices in cartons are not only hygienic and nutritional, the packaging ensures that the juice does not come in contact with oxygen, moisture, harmful sunrays or any other contaminant.

The packaging maintains the freshness, nutritional quality and the pure taste of the juice. Moreover they do not contain any preservatives and can be stored at room temperature for up to four months.

Water
To remain hydrated we need enough water each day. Water-borne diseases are a common occurrence, caused due to negligence and poor hygiene. Contaminated drinking water is one of the leading sources of health problems for travellers and can cause anything from mild gastrointestinal distress to serious bacterial diseases. Thus while travelling we must drink bottled water to avoid any kind of ailment.

These simple practices will not only ensure that your health is taken care of, but also give you peace of mind during your vacation. Happy Holidays!

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40 is not too late to hit the gym

Even if you are above 40, it is not too late to hit the gym as researchers have found that “relatively intense” endurance exercises confer benefits on the heart irrespective of the age at which a person begins fitness training.

“Despite biological changes with age, the heart still seems – even at the age of 40 – amenable to modification by endurance training,” said David Matelot from the “Inserm 1099″ research unit at the University of Rennes in France.

“Starting at age 40 does not seem to impair the cardiac benefits,” he added.

The study was performed with 40 healthy men (without cardiovascular risk factors) aged between 55-70 years who were divided for assessment according to the level of exercise they took and the ages at which they began.

Ten people had never exercised for more than two hours a week throughout their lives, and 30 had exercised for at least seven hours a week for over five years – either beginning their programmes before age 30 or after age 40.

When the researchers tested the men on fitness measures like heart rate and maximal oxygen uptake, both groups of men who trained regularly fared about equally, and significantly better than their peers who had never trained.

“It is never too late to change your way of life and get more physically active,” Matelot said.

“Using the stairs rather than the elevator, or gardening regularly, can also be beneficial,” said the findings recently presented at the “EuroPRevent Congress” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Memory boosting pills harmful for your kid’s brain

Do you often give memory boosting ‘smart’ pills to your children to increase attention span and memory to stay awake and score high in exams? Stop this as such drugs pose special risks to the developing brain of young adults, researchers warn.
Such “smart” drugs are getting more and more popular owing to peer pressure, stricter academic requirements and the tough job market.

“But young people who misuse them risk long-term impairments to brain function,” said Kimberly Urban at University of Delaware and Wen-Jun Gao at Drexel University College of Medicine in the US.

The study found that any short-term boost in mental performance due to smart drugs may come at a heavy cost – a long-term decrease in brain plasticity, necessary for task switching, planning ahead, and adaptive flexibility in behaviour.

Methylphenidate is the most popular smart drug among kids today.

Trials on rats have shown that even low dosages of Methylphenidate early in life can reduce nerve activity, working memory and the ability to quickly switch between tasks and behaviours.

Another popular smart drug is modafinil, sold under the name Proviigil.

Believed to work by raising the levels of dopamine in between synapses of brain nerve cells, it can boost memory as well as the ability to work with numbers and do other mental tasks.

New research indicates that modafinil could have similar long-term undesired effects as methylphenidate on the developing brain, researchers noted.

“More research on the long-term effects of such drugs, especially in young people, is urgently needed,” the authors cautioned in a paper that appeared in the journal Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience.

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5 Exercises to keep in infertility problems at Day

Physical fitness is necessary for a healthy lifestyle and adopting good practices help a lot in regaining stamina and rejuvenating the energy level. Along with proper treatment from good infertility clinics like International Fertility Centre, the five top exercises that help in fighting infertility are:

1. Walking: The most important benefit of walking is, it is a slow and steady yet effective exercise. Walking reducesblood sugar level, increase the flexibility of joints, and enhance the metabolism and removes toxins from the body. All these play very important role in treating infertility. Regular walking in the early morning-hours helps in increasing oxygen level in blood thereby improving the overall fitness.

2. Stress relieving exercises: Stress plays very devastating role in the problem of infertility. Dr. Rita Bakshi, a renowned name in the treatment of infertility suggestsavoid the stress as much as possible.Yoga exercises, meditation and breath-control exercises makes the mind state calm and reduces anxiety. Practicing these exercises consistently for a long time would surely help a lot in treating the infertility problem.

 3. Aerobics: Aerobics increase the flexibility of joints and reduces the toxin level by sweating. They increase the stamina and oxygen carrying capacity. According to experts, aerobic exercises are good for overall health and improving the fertility level. However, physician’s advice is required before starting it.

4. Cardiovascular exercises:Cardiovascular exercises increase the stamina and therefore play a major role in the physical and sexual health. It improves the blood circulation, releases joints, removes harmful elements from the body by sweating and makes the body light, swift and flexible. However, doctors must be informed by your cardiovascular exercise schedule, especially if you are undergoing the infertility treatment. Hormone levels get disturbed by the medication and therefore a lot of care is required.

5. Swimming: Swimming is one of the most beneficial exercises in the infertility problem. It is perhaps the safest exercise that builds the staminaand reduces toxic elements with utmost ease. Swimming can be continued even when you are undergoing the infertility treatment and there is always a positive impact on it. It recharges the complete body and has a lot of fun too!

The treatment of infertility takes a long time and therefore requires a great amount of patience. Exercises help in making the mind more stable and increasing the positivity.  Try to make your lifestyle regular, disciplined and systematic by making a timetable of exercise, rest, diet plan and proper sleeping routine.  According to Dr. Rita Bakshi of International Fertility Centrechanging the lifestyle in a positive manner helps a lot in getting good results of infertility treatment. This plays a key role in the overall effectiveness and benefits of the medicines. 

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Way to woman’s heart through smooth facial skin

Forget the stubbled and bearded look if you wish to make your way into a woman’s heart, according to a new survey.
The Philips Shaving Survey reveals that 91 percent of the women respondents shared that they dislike men with hard facial skin and get turned on by smooth facial skin.

Conducted by Nielsen March 14 covering 533 males and 502 females in the age group 25 to 30 years in four cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune – the survey also indicates that the health of a man’s skin also impacts how women react to him.

As many as 62 percent of the women do not like their partner to have nicks and cuts on their face.

It also reveals that nowadays men are immensely careful about their skin and are looking for solutions that are skin-friendly. To this effect, electric shavers over razors seem to be the order of the day for 62 percent of the men.

A whopping 53 percent men worry about nicks and cuts or skin damage during shaving, so much so that 79 percent of them feel embarrassed or less confident in social interactions if they have any such marks from shaving.

Smooth facial skin without any cuts is the primary motivation for men to shift to electric shavers.

According to Euromonitor data (2012), the electrical shaving market has been growing at a CAGR of over 30 percent, while the manual shaving market is growing at a CAGR of approximately eight percent.

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Get your beach body during lunch break

With summer holidays around the corner, now seems like a better time than ever to do more exercise and eat right to achieve the desired beach-ready body.

Few simple workouts during lunch break can help in achieving the desired results, says an expert.

Fitness expert James Haskell says that “working out during lunch break” is difficult, but few steps can help in getting fit body, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

“Sometimes motivation and proof that the hard work we put in at the gym is actually paying off is all we need to stick to our exercise routines.

“Finding time to work out and eat healthily can be difficult whilst juggling a full-time job and social life however, there are certain measures that can be taken to ensure you achieve the body you want,”said Haskell.

Lunch Break workouts:* If you’re lucky enough to work near a park, try and get outside for half an hour or so and go for a jog. Not only will it clear your head, but it will raise the heart rate and burn calories. If you’re not fortunate enough to be get outside, which let’s face it, most of us aren’t, there are certain exercises you can complete at your desk in order to keep fit!

* Chair squat: Squat down in front of your chair without supporting yourself. Then lower slowly down so your bottom just touches the seat of the chair then come up again. Keeping the weight through your heels. Keep your head up.

* Chair or desk dips: Use either the edge or front of the chair to perform a dip. Make sure the chair is rigid and strong enough to undertake the exercise. Have your back facing the edge of the desk, arms bent. Have your legs out in front of you and your weight going through your hands. You dip down and then push up. Feeling it in your triceps.

* Press ups: Either perform normal press-ups on front of your desk or if you feel adventurous, put your feet on the chair and hands on the floor. This makes things harder.

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Home Remedies for Sunburns

With summer at its peak, it is too difficult to escape from sunburns.

Although we tend to cover our body while traveling so as to avoid the sweltering heat, sunburns still happen.

If not treated in time, they can penetrate deep into the skin and cause extensive damage, and even increase the risk of melanoma, a serious skin cancer.

Sunburns are characterized by reddening of skin, followed by severe blisters. But it takes only 5 simple ways to treat it.

Ms. Shahnaz Husain, CEO of Shahnaz Herbals Inc shares home remedies for Sunburns with HealthyDunia.com:

1. Applying fresh Aloe Vera gel to the damaged area helps the epidermis of skin to recover faster. The nutritive mineral zinc present in this healing plant is anti-inflammatory and prevents the skin from swelling.

2.  Sandalwood has natural cooling properties heal the blemishes on your skin and reduce the swelling and redness.
   3. For soothing effect, place chilled cucumber slices on the burn or dab on some cucumber and apply it on sunburns.
   4. Wash your face with Sharose/Shamint (skin tonners). It reduces swelling on your face.
   5. Yogurt is both cooling and soothing. These properties provide the inflamed skin with temporary relief and reduce the swelling.
   Remember, Prevention is better than cure. Make sure you reduce your exposure to the sun or cover your skin properly with Shablock/Shascreen when you are out in the sun.

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