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 Researchers have highlighted the eight unexplained symptoms that are most closely linked to cancer. The Keele University team also points to the age at which patients should be most concerned by the symptoms, which include blood in urine and anaemia. The other symptoms are: rectal blood, coughing up blood, breast lump or mass, difficulty swallowing, post-menopausal bleeding and abnormal prostate tests, reports the BBC. Cancer Research UK said unusual changes in a person's health should be checked. The figure for each symptom was calculated by combining the results of 25 previous studies. They found that, if the patient was below the age of 55, there were only two signs, which reached the 'one-in-20' threshold. These were a rectal prostate examination, which gave abnormal results, and a breast lump. After 55, but only in men, there was evidence that difficulty swallowing could be a sign of oesophageal cancer, while blood in the urine was highlighted as a particular conce...

Though they aren't generally given much importance, including an adequate amount of fibre in your daily diet is a must.  There are plenty of foods that are have high-fibre content, including whole wheat breads, green vegetables, cereals, pasta, fruits and even nuts.   - It's important to eat such food in order for your digestive system to function normally. It's especially helpful for those suffering from constipation, piles and other digestive disorders.   - Eating fibre-rich foods can also reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer. Some of these foods also tend to be low in fat and good sources of other nutrients. Cereals boast of iron and vitamin B, many fruits also come rich in vitamins.   -   Research   suggests that those who follow a high-fibre diet have a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease. Studies show that it also decreases the risk of diabetes. Such foods have a low glycemic index which gives better lasti...

Working women are too busy to take care of their health. And it all begins by missing breakfast that lead to health problems, say experts. We offer you some quick breakfast meals...  Career women   are on the rise. Isn't that nice? While they try to manage their homes and careers efficiently, they often neglect their own dietary indications. Perhaps only when they feel terribly tired, do they pick up a nutritious drink or fruit. And while everything boils down to their food intake, it all begins by missing their breakfast, say experts.   "Women skipping breakfast is a common problem. While earlier it was done to shed weight, now it's an issue of tight working schedules. Working women are forced to start their day very early so it's mostly the breakfast that's skipped, regardless of the consequences it could have on their bodies later," says   Shikha Sharma , dietician and health consultant.   Warning of the consequences, that women following this...

...is just a popular food myth. Nutritionist Shonaalii Sabherwal busts some more  Myth: Cutting carbohydrates from your diet will make you lose weight  Most health fanatics are cardophobic. To clear the confusion: highly refined carbohydrate sources like white bread, sugar, refined white flour and white rice is what we should stay away from (the simple carbohydrates). However, we all need the carbohydrates out of whole grain namely brown rice, nachni, millet, jowar and bajra (complex carbohydrates). The body needs glucose as the main source of fuel for energy. And complex carbs provides exactly that. These give us sustained sugars (good for our brains) and keep the insulin levels in check.   If you are worried about your weight loss, remember that healthy is not just about the race to being size zero. By cutting carbs completely, you cut off the fuel supply. Your aim should be healthy bodies first; thin will follow. Besides, you wo...

We bring to you five nutritional eats that every woman should include in her diet. Happy eating!  Leafy vegetables It is not possible to meet your nutritional needs without having leafy vegetables in your diet. Spinach, legumes, asparagus, lettuce, fenugreek leaves, broccoli are available in abundance and are huge sources of fibre,   Vitamin   C and K, folic acid. It is also a vision protector and provides four essential minerals, i.e. calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium. Try to have it daily in your diet and darker the better.   Whole grains Whole grains have up to 96 per cent more fibre and essential nutrients and vitamins than refined grains. Advises diet expert   Honey Shah , "I advise my clients to have whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, and brown rice as they are high in essential nutrients and do not contribute to weight gain. You can start your day with whole wheat cereal or a whole wheat bread toast."   Nuts Make nuts an...

Have a full glass of water or iced tea or a beverage that's not very sweet, before you order  .   It'll help digest your meal and also fill you up a bit, so you don't feel as hungry.   Before your main course, order a soup, and try to have a salad for your main course.   When ordering soup, remember that a cream-based soup is more fattening than a clear soup. Ask for that instead. The same way, cream based-sauces, used in pasta or other dishes, are higher in calories than tomato-based ones.   Try to order before other people do, and if you're not having a salad for your main course, try and split it with someone.   Have breadsticks instead of bread – they help you avoid oil and butter.   Have a big lunch. It keeps you full for the major part of the day and gets digested more easily, so you can have a light dinner and feel full more quickly if you're dining out. Also remember to eat slowly, and stop when you're full.   Avoid cakes, pa...

    Depression explained Depression is a common experience. We have all felt 'depressed' about a friend's cold shoulder, misunderstandings in our marriage, tussles with teenage children - sometimes we feel 'down' for no reason at all. However, depression can become an illness   when: The mood state is severe; It lasts for 2 weeks or more; and It interferes with our ability to function at home or at work. Signs of a depressed mood include: Lowered self-esteem (or self-worth) Change in sleep patterns, that is, insomnia or broken sleep Changes in appetite or weight Less ability to control emotions such as pessimism, anger, guilt, irritability and anxiety Varying emotions throughout the day, for example, feeling worse in the morning and better as the day progresses Reduced capacity to experience pleasure: you can't enjoy what's happening now, nor look forward to anything with pleasure. Hobbies and interests drop off. Reduced pain tolerance: you ...