Famous people did you knows

• Did you know- Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz
• Did you know- Elvis's middle name was Aron
• Did you know- Bill Gates began programming computers at the of age 13
• Did you know- Madonna and Michael Jackson were both born in 1958
• Did you know- Isaac Newton invented the cat door
• Did you know- Einstein slept 10 hours a night
• Did you know- Sir Isaac Newton was 23 when he discovered the law of gravity
• Did you know- Leonardo Da Vinci invented scissors
• Did you know- Elvis Presley made only 1 television commercial
• Did you know- Shakespeare invented the words 'assassination' and 'bump'
• Did you know- Tiger Woods' real first name is Eldrick
• Did you know- it took Leonardo Da Vinci 10 years to paint Mona Lisa
• Did you know- before beginning his movie career Keanu Reeves managed a pasta shop in Toronto Canada
• Did you know- Chevy Chase's real first name is Cornelius
• Did you know- between 1931 and 1969 Walt Disney was awarded 35 Oscars
• Did you know- Albert Einstein never knew how to drive a car 

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Lead a controlled lifestyle to prevent diabetes

Health is Wealth

Lead a controlled lifestyle to prevent diabetes

Publication: The Times Of India Mumbai;

Date: Nov 11, 2012;

Section: Spl Report;

Page: 19

WHILE DIABETES CAN BE GENETIC, DOCTORS SAY THAT TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING A PROPER LIFESTYLE

If you think that diabetes is a disease that afflicts the older folks and you are safe from it, then we beg you to think again. Those overweight, over-stressed and poor lifestyle observers are easy targets for this lifestyle disease, even at the young age of 20.

While diabetes can be genetic, doctors say that type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can be prevented by following a proper lifestyle. 

Here are the top 5 ways to prevent Type 2 diabetes: 

Exercise regularly

Regular exercise for at least 5 to 6 days in a week is a must. Opt for 30 minutes of intense exercise where the heart rate is double. Brisk walking or jogging and muscle building through weight lifting are good.

Have an active lifestyle, which means one must exercise at least 20-30 minutes in a day. Aerobic exercises such as walking, cycling and swimming are good. Improving physical activity is one major step in preventing Type 2 diabetes. 

Stress reduction

Stress reduction, both - at home and at workplace, is a must. Meditation, music, giving and getting love and respect from children, contentment in life, learning to forgive and keeping pets at home are a few ways through which one can combat stress. 

Make sure you are sleeping for 8 hours at night as various studies have shown that less than 6 hours of shut-eye time can put you at a greater risk of diabetes. Also, avoid sleeping too much, as sleeping too long because of sleep apnea is also linked to diabetes.

Maintain your weight

Keep BMI (weight in kgs divided by square of height in metres) at around 22- 23. Waistline for males should be less than 90, and for females less than 80 cms.

Maintain your body weight, that is, do not gain too much weight above the ideal body weight. And as far as possible, avoid abdominal fat which causes insulin insensitivity leading to Type 2 diabetes. If obese, try and reduce at least a few kilograms in order to get a head start.

Eat a healthy diet

Small frequent meals i.e. total daily calories load is divided into 3 small meals and 3 snacks, roughly at three hourly intervals. Avoid excess of refined carbohydrates and fats.

Eat a healthy diet with high fiber, low fat, optimal calories for age and complex carbohydrates. A healthy diet should have sufficient calories as required at a particular age and work type. It should be high in fiber and low in fat. Do not over-eat or over-drink. One must enjoy one's meal or a drink or two once in a while but over-drinking and over-eating adds extra calories, which are converted into fat in the body causing insulin intolerance and thus obesity.

Annual self risk assessment

Those with a family history of diabetes, or those who are overweight/obese, follow a sedentary life style, and have waistlines beyond 102 cms (for men) and 85 cms (for women), or a history of diabetes during pregnancy are at a greater risk of developing diabetes.

If one has an underlying disease that must be cured such as hypertension or depression, then the risk of diabetes is higher. One must try to quit smoking in order to prevent diabetes. Annual investigations should be done for early diagnosis and preferably to investigate the disease in pre-diabetic stage in order to reverse the disease.

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Story: The Stone on the Road

Story: The Stone on the Road 

Sulaiman For Huzaifa Corporation

One day a farmer, walking down the street in a small town came across a large stone in the middle of his path. The farmer complained: "Who could be so careless as to leave such a big stone on the road? Why does someone not remove it?" He went away complaining.

The next day, the same thing happened with a milkman. He too went away grumbling but left the stone as it was.

Then one day, a student came across the stone. Worried that someone may fall over it and hurt himself, he decided to push it aside. He pushed long and hard all by himself and eventually managed to remove the stone from the path. He came back and noticed a piece of paper where the stone was kept.

He picked the paper and opened it. Inside was written, 
"You are the true wealth of this nation."

There are two kinds of people
Talkers and doers.
Talkers merely talk, while doers do.

The moral of this story is that if you don't want to get involved you have no right to criticise. Become the change you wish to see in this world.

Service to society is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on this earth.

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8 Ways to Lower Cancer Risk via Your Diet

8 Ways to Lower Cancer Risk via Your Diet

by Dr. Andrew Weil
Published: 12/15/2012

A healthy diet can help the body in its efforts to heal itself, and in some cases, particular foods can lessen the risks of serious illness. To help reduce your risk of some types of cancer, try the following: 

1. Avoid polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils and all foods that might contain trans-fatty acids (such as deep-fried foods).
2. Minimize or eliminate consumption of foods with added sugar.
3. Increase omega-3 fatty acid intake by eating more cold-water oily fish, freshly ground flaxseed and walnuts.
4. Reduce consumption of animal foods and try replacing them with plant-based proteins such as whole soy products.
5. Use hormone-free, organically produced products whenever possible.
6. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.
7. Eat shiitake, enokidake, maitake and oyster mushrooms frequently.
8. Drink green tea daily.