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New Hyundai Accent MakesGlobal Debut in Toronto

TORONTO - The Canadian International AutoShow recently featuredits first-ever global vehicle premiere when Hyundai pulled back thecover on its all new 2018 Accent. The unveiling of the subcompactHyundai Accent added to an already strong lineup of 41 cars andtrucks being seen in Canada for the first time at the Media PreviewDay of the Canadian International AutoShow."We are excited to have Hyundai use Toronto as the platform to re-lease the newest version of the Accent to the world," said JasonCampbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. "As a global-mindedcity and the four th-largest consumer market in Nor th America, webelieve we offer a great launch pad to an internationally connectedaudience." Ahead of the show, Hyundai Auto Canada released teaserimages and video of its feature vehicle, suggesting a fresh, confidentinterpretation of the brand's signature design language. The new carfeatures the cascading grille, a visual signature that is integral toHyundai Motor's identity. It also hints at a slim and modern rear bumper,a sweeping roofline, and a sharp character line running the length ofthe car where it meets slim and sporty rear combination lamps. Theteaser video can be viewed at: www.YouTube.com/HyundaiCanada

* Existing home sales fell 1.3% in January and are 4% belowOctober 2016 levels suggesting that higher interest rates and thetighter mor tgage regulation rules implemented in October may beweighing on existing home sales. The decline in activity waslargely broad based across the country, with sales down in overhalf of markets but was led by Vancouver (-5.1%), Montreal (-2.5%)and Toronto (-1.6%).* However, a lack of houses for sale may have been the big-ger constraint to sales activity in January, as listings fell an outsized6.7% in the month, pushing the sales-to-listings ratio to 67.7%,representing the tightest market conditions since 2002 accordingto that measure. As such, home price growth on a quality ad-justed basis accelerated to 15% year-over-year, with double-digithome price growth across all housing types. Note, the averagesale price grew by just 0.2% y/y in January, but that reflectsVancouver's (the most expensive market) declining share in over-all national activity.* Home price growth varied across the country. The hottestmarkets were Toronto (+23% y/y),Oakville (+26%), Fraser Valley

(+25%) and Victoria (+22%). The weakest markets remained Calgary(-2.9%), Saskatoon (-0.9%) and Moncton (-0.2%). Home prices wererising at a more stable 3% to 4% in Montreal, Ottawa and Regina.Vancouver home prices were up a hardy 16% year-over-year, butcontinued what has been a marked deceleration since July 2016 whenhome prices were rising at 33%.KEY IMPLICATIONS* Despite January's decline in activity, Canadian existing homesales are still well above their long-run average, underscoring ourview that tighter mor tgage regulations may temper housing demandin 2017, but are unlikely to derail it.* Overall, the biggest factor expected to cool housing demandin 2017 will be higher mor tgage rates. Mortgage rates have risen 30basis points since their low in October of 2016.* As such, TD economics continues to believe that sales willfall by a modest 3% in 2017 and a fur ther 4% in 2018 as rising ratesbecomes more entrenched. However, supply constraints are star tingto become more broad-based - with even the Vancouver and Torontocondo markets tightening up in recent months.

WEIGHT LOSS DRUG MAY CUT80% RISK OF DIABETESLONDON, (IANS) Injecting a par ticular weight loss drug in com-bination with diet and exercise may reduce risk of diabetes by80 per cent in individuals with obesity and prediabetes, a studysaid. The results of the international clinical trial showed thatliraglutide promoted weight loss by interacting with the areasof the brain that control appetite and energy intake.Published in the journal The Lancet, the results showed thatthree years of continuous treatment with once-daily liraglutide3.0 mg, in combination with diet and increased physical activity, re-duced the risk of developing the Type 2 diabetes. In fact, in 60 per cent ofthose patients with borderline diabetes the condition was reversed, andpatients returned to healthy blood sugar levels, the study showed."Liraglutide promotes weight loss by activating brain areas that controlappetite and eating, so that people feel fuller sooner after meals andtheir food intake is reduced," said Carel le Roux, Professor at ImperialCollege London. "Although liraglutide's role in weight loss is well known,this is the first time it has been shown to essentially reverse prediabetesand prevent diabetes, albeit with the help of diet and exercise," le Rouxadded. Of the patients who did go on to develop diabetes, those who weregiven liraglutide, took nearly three times longer to develop the disease.

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Empowering Youth in Celebrationof Ontario's 150th Anniversary

ONTARIO - Ontario is suppor ting 87 community-based projects thatwill empower and engage the next generation of leaders, in celebra-tion of the province's 150th anniversary. Eleanor McMahon, Ministerof Tourism, Culture and Spor t, was at City Hall in Mississauga re-cently with MonstrARTity, which is receiving suppor t through theOntario150 Par tnership Program for its Monster Ar tist Development(MAD) project.The project will pair young South Asian ar tists with experienced art-ists and music industry exper ts to provide mentorship, business skills,media training, and a suppor t network. The project also includes theimplementation of a collaborative marketing campaign and the cre-ation of an online resource centre. The Ontario150 Par tnership Pro-gram provides youth with oppor tunities to actively par ticipate in theircommunities in ways that reflect their creativity, cultural expression,diversity, inclusion, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship,healthy living and civic engagement.This investment is one of three Ontario150 grant programs that willpromote community engagement, empower young people and con-tribute to economic growth. Together with the Community Celebrationand Community Capital programs, these grants are funding more than650 events, initiatives and infrastructure projects across the province to com-memorate this historic milestone year. Building new community partnerships forOntario's 150th anniversary is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economyand help people in their everyday lives."The Ontario150 Par tnership Program will help empower and engageyouth in their communities. This year, as we celebrate Ontario's 150thanniversary, we are investing in our youth, cultivating the next gen-eration of leaders and char ting a course to a successful future as aprovince." - Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Spor t"It's great to see Mississauga organizations like MonstrARTity thatengage and empower our young people through its Monster Ar t De-velopment project. This investment enriches our culture and makes apositive impact in our community." - Charles Sousa, MPP forMississauga South"Thanks to this funding from the Province, MonstrARTity is able tosuppor t amazing, diverse, homegrown talent with this innovative

Monster Ar tist Development project. These ar tists represent thevoices in our community, and are a valuable part of our culture as wecelebrate the 150th anniversary of confederation" - Vikas Kohli, Ex-ecutive Director, MonstrARTity.

Epilepsy linked to stress,shows Apple app studyNEW YORK, (IANS) Stress and lack of proper sleep arethe major reasons for seizures in people with epilepsy,a study conducted using an Apple Watch app hasshowed. The Apple app - known as EpiWatch -provides helpful tracking of seizures, prescriptionmedication use and drug side-effects. The findingsrevealed that stress - linked to 37 per cent of seizures- was the most common trigger, followed by lack ofsleep (18 per cent), menstruation (12 per cent) andover-exer tion (11 per cent).Fur ther, stress was more commonly repor ted as atrigger in people who worked full-time (35 per cent)as compared to those who worked par t-time (21 percent), unemployed (27 per cent) or were disabled (29per cent). "Seizures are very unpredictable. Oureventual goal is to be able to use wearable technologyto predict an oncoming seizure. This could potentiallysave lives as well as give people with epilepsy morefreedom," said study author Gregory Krauss from theJohns Hopkins University in Baltimore, US.Other repor ted triggers included diet, lack of medica-tions and fever or infection. "The data collected willhelp researchers better understand epilepsy, whilehelping people with epilepsy keep a more completehistory of their seizures," Krauss added. For the study,to be presented at the American Academy ofNeurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, the teamexamined 598 people who signed up to track theirseizures with EpiWatch.When par ticipants felt a seizure aura star ting, theyopened the app. Using the Apple Watch's sensors,EpiWatch recorded par ticipants' hear t rate andmovements for 10 minutes. After the seizure ended,par ticipants were given a brief survey about seizuretype, aura, loss of awareness and possible seizuretriggers, the researchers said.

HOW TO LOOK GORGEOUSBEYOND 30SNEW DELHI, (IANS) The ravages done unto your skin byenvironmental factors become visible as you age anddark spots and discolouration begin to appear. But itdoesn't need to be that way, says an exper t. Sapna V.Roshni, Cosmetic Surgeon, Cocoona Centre of Aes-thetic Transformation, suggests how to appearyounger no matter what your age is:* Injectables, lasers, and radio frequency addresseven the smallest age-related changes over time. Notonly are they safer, easier and cheaper, but alsorequire much less downtime than previous solutions.Don't be afraid of minor procedures to define yourcheekbones and get rid of those 'parenthese' linesrunning from your nose to the corners of your mouth.* Your 40s are the per fect time to give your hair amakeover. Women in their 40s are nothing but self-assured and at the top of their game. Get a haircut tosuit this new phase of life. Whether it's a new colourpalette you can dress your hair in or a completely newhairstylist, go for it.* The muscular strength in women peaks betweenages 20 and 30. The goal for you now is to maintainyour muscle mass so that it doesn't decline with age.Get a personal trainer to help you with the intensity ofyour workout. The key is to replace long easy cardiosessions with shor t high-intensity interval trainingsessions. Squats, jumping jacks, and stationarysprints are your best bet.* The best gift you can give your skin is anti-oxidants.Go ahead, fill up on nutrient-packed foods which willhelp you fight disease, feel more energetic, and evenlose weight. The best anti-oxidants for your skin arefound in colour ful fruits and vegetables. Eat therainbow across a week and see your skin glowing andbody healthy.* Hydration is the key to flawless and radiant skin.Layer up with hydrating products that penetrate theskin making it plumper, younger-looking and leavingyou with a natural glow from within. We've all heard ofthe Korean beauty favourite - sheet mask, a clothsaturated with skin loving ingredients. Per fect for allskin types leaving your skin deeply hydrated, it worksas an anti-ageing treatment. Drink a couple moreglasses of water every day to keep your body and skinin great shape.* Use an SPF of 30, whether you're relaxing at home orout on a rainy day.

What Twitter reveals about successful dietersNEW YORK, (IANS) Successful dieters are focused on the future, generally more social and have larger social networks, says a study basedon analysis of tweets posted on the microblogging platform. "We see that those who are more successful at sticking to their daily dieting goalsexpress more positive sentiments and have a greater sense of achievement in their social interactions," said lead researcher Munmun DeChoudhury, Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology in the US.There is a direct link between a person's attitude on social media and the likelihood that their dieting effor ts will succeed. Dieting success -or failure - can be predicted with an accuracy rate of 77 per cent based on the sentiment of the words and phrases one uses on Twitter, theresearchers said. Words and phrases like "Train smar t like a trainer…win like 6 time champion [sic]," and "If your not failing your not tryinghard enough…[sic]," are some examples of the upbeat and self-reflective language the research indicated as most common to successfuldieters. Other traits of successful dieters are that they tend to be more focused on topics related to health and fitness, and they are moresocially interactive. "We see that these users are much more likely to share healthy recipes, offer tips on nutrition and exercise, and repor ton their own progress," De Choudhury said. "Their larger network of friends and followers, and increased engagement, means that they tendto also have stronger suppor t systems, which positively impacts the likelihood of dieting compliance," she added.As for those who are not successful in meeting dietary goals, their Twitter content often has a demonstrably negative tone and they tend to bemore uneasy and fearful in their posts. "These users tend to be more anxious seemingly because of a lack of emotional control, and becauseof cer tain activities and events of daily life," said De Choudhury. The study group consisted of individuals who have connected theirMyFitnessPal (MFP) - a calorie-counting app - and Twitter accounts. The findings are scheduled to be presented at the 20th ACM Conferenceon Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing to be held from February 25 - March 1, in Por tland, Oregon, US.

Cancer death rates across Europe falling faster in men: StudyLONDON, (IANS) Death rates due to cancer in the European Union (EU) are falling faster for men than women, a new study has found. The studypredicts that 132 men out of every 100,000 will die from cancer this year, which is over eight per cent less than 2012, while the fall in deathrate due to cancer among women will be only 3.6 per cent. At least 84.5 women out of every 100,000 will die due to cancer in 2017, accordingto the latest predictions for European cancer deaths in 2017."Overall, fewer women than men will die from cancer, but the fact that the rate of decline is slower in women than in men essentially reflectsthe different trends in lung and other tobacco-related cancers between the two sexes," said Carlo La Vecchia, Professor at the University ofMilan in Italy. The study, published in the journal Annals of Oncology, revealed that lung cancer deaths are actually higher for women agedbetween 25 and 44 than they are for men. It is predicted to rise about five per cent in 2017 to 14.5 per 100,000 women, whereas lung cancerdeath rates in men will decrease by 11 per cent to 33 per 100,000. Fur ther, death rate from pancreatic cancer - four th highest cause of cancerdeath in both sexes - will also increase by 3.5 per cent in women, the researchers revealed. In 2017,91,847 women (14 per 100,000) are predicted to die from breast cancer, making it the second highestcancer death rate in women after lung cancer. However, over four million deaths from cancer have beenavoided in the 30 years since 1988, the researchers noted.

TESTOSTERONE TREATMENT MAY RAISE BONEDENSITY, CORRECT ANAEMIANEW YORK, (IANS) Elder men who undergo testosterone treatment may have improved bone densitylevels that can determine risk for fractures and anaemia, a condition in which the blood does not haveenough healthy red blood cells, a study has found. The results showed that after an year of testosteronetreatment, men over 65 years of age with low testosterone significantly increased bone density andestimated bone strength compared to those on placebo.Fur ther, testosterone treatment also increased haemoglobin concentrations, corrected the anaemia ofmen who had no other identifiable cause of anaemia and corrected the blood levels of men who had anidentifiable cause, such as iron deficiency. However, the treatment did not improve memory or any othermeasure of cognitive function. Instead, it increased the amount of plaque build-up in par ticipants' coro-nary ar teries, the researchers said."Our study finds benefits of testosterone treatment in improving bone density and anaemia. However, the cardiovas-cular study showed that the testosterone treatment group had increased plaque build-up in coronary arteries, suggesting apossible risk factor," said Ronald S. Swerdloff from Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed)- a non-profit research institute in California. The findings are detailed in the paper published in the Journalof the American Medical Association (JAMA) and JAMA Internal Medicine.


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ADHD (in children) and its Homeopathic treatmentBY AKSHAY BANKER

We see so many children who are diagnosed to be ADHD and parents andpeople caring for children find it very difficult to manage them and theyrespond very well to homeopathic treatment. So we thought of writing aboutADHD.Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been called attention-deficit disorder (ADD) in the past. But ADHD is now the preferred term be-cause it describes both of the primary features of this condition: such asdifficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. In somechildren, signs of ADHD are noticeable as early as 2 or 3 years of age. It is achronic condition that affects millions of children. It is seen more often inmales than in females.Symptoms: Difficulty paying attention; Frequently daydreaming; Difficultyfollowing instructions and apparently not listening; has problems organizingtasks or activities; forgetful and loses needed items, such as books, pencilsor toys; fails to finish schoolwork, chores or other tasks; Easily distracted;Frequently fidgets or squirms; Difficulty remaining seated and in constantmotion; Excessively talkative; interrupts or intrudes on others' conversationsor games; has trouble waiting for his or her turn;Most healthy children are inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive at one time oranother. It's normal for preschoolers to have short attention spans and beunable to stick with one activity for long. Even in older children and teenagers,attention span often depends on the level of interest. The same is true ofhyperactivity. Young children are naturally energetic. Some children have ahigher activity level than others. Children should never be classified as hav-ing ADHD just because they're different from their friends or siblings.Children who have problems in school but get along well at home or withfriends are likely struggling with something other than ADHD. The same istrue of children who are hyperactive or inattentive at home, but whose school-work and friendships remain unaffected. Cause - Exact cause is not clear. Itcan run in families. Risk factors for ADHD may include: Blood relatives (suchas a parent or sibling) with ADHD or another mental health disorder; Expo-sure to environmental toxins - such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipesin older buildings; Maternal drug use, alcohol use or smoking during preg-nancy; Maternal exposure to environmental poisons - such as polychlori-nated biphenyls (PCBs) - during pregnancy; Premature birth; Sugar is apopular suspect in causing hyperactivity; vaccinations were also consid-

ered a possible factor to cause ADHD.ADHD can make life difficult for children. They - often struggle in the class-room, which can lead to academic failure and judgment by other children andadults; Have poor self-esteem; Are more likely to have trouble interactingwith and being accepted by peers and adults; Are at increased risk of alcoholand drug abuse and other delinquent behavior.ADHD doesn't cause other psychological or developmental problems. Chil-dren with ADHD are more likely to also have conditions such as: Learningdisabilities, including problems with understanding and communicating;Anxiety disorders with worry, nervousness; Depression; Bipolar disorderwith manic behavior; Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD); Conduct disorder,antisocial behavior such as stealing, fighting, destroying property, and harm-ing people or animals.Diagnosis - For a diagnosis of ADHD, a child must have six or more signs andsymptoms from one or both of the two categories Inattention and Hyperactiv-ity and impulsivity.Children preschool age or younger suspected of havingADHD should be evaluated by a specialist, such as a psychologist or psy-chiatrist, speech pathologist, or developmental pediatrician.Treatment: Standard treatments for ADHD in children include medications,education, training and counseling. These treatments can relieve many of thesymptoms of ADHD, but they don't cure it. It may take some time to deter-mine what works best for the child. Currently, stimulant drugs(psychostimulants) are the most commonly prescribed for ADHD for ex-ample Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall XR, Vyvanse andantidepressants. These medicines have their own set of side effects andhave to be closely monitored.Children with ADHD often benefit from behavior therapy and counseling,which may be provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker orother mental health care professional. Behaviour therapy, Counseling, Psy-chotherapy, Parenting training skills, Family therapy, Social skill trainingplay a very important role along with medication.Homeopathic medicines have provided very good results in treating ADHD.Homeopathic medicines have an added advantage of having no side effectsand can be taken for long time and the medicines taste sweet which is likedby children. Homeopathic medicines are not given as a stimulant to the brainbut are given for development of brain functions in a normal way. Homeo-pathic medicines can also be taken along with other medicines without

producing any reaction with these medicines.A homeopath takes a detailed history of the child which includes his presentsymptoms, past illnesses, family history of illness, his mental emotionalpsychological symptoms etc and then decides what medicine to give. Thismedicine will help his mind and body to grow and tries to bring all thefunctions of body and mind to normalcy. So the hyperactive mind, inattention,destructive behavior, maniac behavior, opposition nature, etc all will be paci-fied and he will start behaving normally as other children. Any anxieties,depression, fear, worry, restlessness, nervousness, will be treated.Child normally starts showing interest and concentration in activities of schoolas well as at home. So there is seen an overall growth and development of thechild. All this is assisted by the counseling and behavior therapy etc as mentionedabove. It is essential for the parents and family to learn to behave and manage suchchildren and this can be achieved by parent and family therapy. Homeopathicmedicines are effective in any type of disease or conditions of children of any ageincluding new born. Please talk to us and see if homeopathy can be of help.Akshay BankerM D (Homoeopathy)Ex Principal, Professor [India]+1 647 868 4340Nina BankerM D (Homoeopathy)Ex professor [India]+1 647 773 3074Jhanvi BankerBSc.[Psychology]Homoeopath+1 647 7005074Homeopathic Clinic(s):1] 93, Dundas St. E., Suite 107, Mississauga, ON. L5A 1W7. [East of Hwy 10and Dundas, Above Dollarama] [Monday, Thursday, Friday - 10 am to 5 pm]2]134, Queen St. E., Suite 203, Brampton, ON. L6V 1B2. [Queen and Centrestreet][Tuesday, Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm]3] 2761, Markham rd., Aum Beauty Clinic, Scarborough, ON. M1X 1L5.[North of Markham and Finch] [Wednesday - 4 pm to 7 pm]An official Support Centre of Dr Rohit's"www.alopeciacure.com" in Canada

New drugcombination maycombat hearing lossNEW YORK, (IANS) Researchershave discovered a drug combi-nation that can regenerate haircells in human ears that detectsound waves and translate theminto nerve signals enabling us tohear sounds. Each human beingis born with about 15,000 haircel ls per ear and once dam-aged, these cells cannot regrow- one of the leading causes ofhearing loss.The findings showed that the newcombination of drugs expands thepopulation of progenitor cells -also called suppor ting cells - inthe ear and induces them to be-come hair cells, offering a poten-tial new way to treat hearing loss."Hearing loss is a real problemas people get older. It's very muchof an unmet need, and this is anent i re ly new approach," saidRober t Langer, Professor at Mas-sachusetts Institute of Technol-ogy. The drugs could be injectedinto the middle ear, from whichthey would diffuse across a mem-brane into the inner ear, the re-searchers said.For the study, appearing in thejournal Cell Repor ts, the teamexposed cells from a mouse co-chlea - the spiral cavity of the in-ner ear containing the organ ofCor ti, that produces nerve im-pulses in response to sound vi-brations - grown in a lab dish, tomolecules that stimulate the Wntpathway, which makes the cellsmultiply rapidly.

Common heartburn drugs linked to 'silent' kidney damageNEW YORK, (IANS) A group of drugs commonly prescribed for hear tburn, ulcers and acid reflux may lead to gradual yet "silent" kidney damage, warns a study. The study evaluated the use of proton pumpinhibitors (PPIs), which are sold under the brand names Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix, among others, in 125,000 patients.More than half of patients who develop chronic kidney damage while taking the drugs do not experience acute kidney problems beforehand, meaning patients may not be aware of a decline in kidneyfunction, the findings, published in the journal Kidney International, showed. The onset of acute kidney problems is not a reliable warning sign for clinicians to detect a decline in kidney function amongpatients taking proton pump inhibitors, said the study's senior author Ziyad Al-Aly, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine."Our results indicate kidney problems can develop silently and gradually over time, eroding kidney function and leading to long-term kidney damage or even renal failure. Patients should be cautioned totell their doctors if they're taking PPIs and only use the drugs when necessary," Al-Aly said. The researchers analysed data from the Department of Veterans Affairs databases on 125,596 new users of PPIsand 18,436 new users of other hear tburn drugs referred to as H2 blockers. The latter are much less likely to cause kidney problems but often are not as effective.Over five years of follow up, the researchers found that more than 80 per cent of PPI users did not develop acute kidney problems, which often are reversible and are characterised by too little urine leavingthe body, fatigue and swelling in the legs and ankles. However, more than half of the cases of chronic kidney damage and end-stage renal disease associated with PPI use occurred in people without acutekidney problems.End-stage renal disease occurs when the kidneys can no longer effectively remove waste from the body. In such cases, dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to keep patients alive."Doctors must paycareful attention to kidney function in their patients who use PPIs, even when there are no signs of problems," Al-Aly cautioned.

Gene that may strongly influence obesity identifiedTORONTO, (IANS) Researchers have identified a "foraging" gene that could play a very important role in making humans obese or lean. This gene may be involved in the coordination of roles in traitsimpor tant for feeding and obesity. "What our study does is it nails the gene for being very impor tant for the traits of moving, feeding and fat storage," said Marla Sokolowski, Professor at University of Torontoin Canada.In a study, published online in the journal Genetics, the researchers detailed that in nature, fruit flies called "rovers" with high amounts of the gene tend to move a lot, eat very little and stay lean, while flieswith low amounts of the gene called "sitters" are the opposite. The foraging gene encodes a cell signalling molecule called a cGMP dependent protein kinase. The same could apply to obesity in humans,the researchers said."When we say the foraging gene is the same, what we're saying is that when you look at the DNA sequences of the human and the fly there is a lot of similarity, enough that you can see it's the fly versionof the gene that the human has," Sokolowski said. "So you could imagine if you are a fly, preferences for sugar, the tendency to store a lot of fat and the tendency to move less could all be contributing tothe likelihood of being more obese if you have low levels of this gene, or to be leaner if you have higher levels," Sokolowski explained.

Mediterranean diet may reducepain due to obesityNEW YORK, (IANS) Eating a Mediterranean diet that involvesconsuming more fish and plant-based proteins such as nuts andbeans could decrease the chances an overweight person willexperience regular pain, new research suggests. A well-established connection between body weight and chronic painmight be explained by inflammation in the body, and the studypoints to anti-inflammatory foods including fish, nuts and beansas a key to preventing or reducing that pain, said lead re-searcher Charles Emery, Professor at the Ohio State Universityin the US."We found that a healthy diet explained the link between weightand pain and specifically that seafood and plant proteins suchas peas and nuts and beans were key," Emery said. Theresearchers developed a model to help them determine whethercomponents of an anti-inflammatory diet high in fruits andvegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, played a role in thelikelihood a person's weight would contribute to pain. The studyinvolved 98 men and women aged between 20 to 78 years.And they found a clear pattern. Eating more fish and plant-basedproteins such as nuts and beans was linked with less pain,regardless of body weight, showed the findings published in thejournal Pain. The study also upheld previous research showingthat people who are overweight or obese are more likely toexperience pain.



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Amitabh Bachchan during the launch of Saregama's musical journey 'Rabab to Sarod' along with Sarodplayers Amman Ali, Ayaan Ali Khan and Rubab player Daud Khan Sadozai in Mumbai.

MRI SCANS CAN PREDICTBABIES AT RISK OF AUTISM

NEW YORK, (IANS) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of babies at 6and 12 months with older siblings with autism may correctly predict 80per cent of those infants who may develop it at two years of age, re-searchers have found. Siblings of children diagnosed with autismhave a higher risk - one out of every five bir ths - of developing thedisorder, compared to those in the general population."Typically, the earliest we can reliably diagnose autism in a childis age 2 when there are consistent behavioural symptoms. But inour study, brain imaging biomarkers at 6 and 12 months were ableto identify babies who would be later diagnosed with autism," saidAnnette Estes, Professor at University of Washington. People withautism spectrum disorder (or ASD) have characteristic social defi-cits and demonstrate a range of ritualistic, repetitive and stereotyped behaviours.Brain scans showed that children with autism had a faster brain sur face growth rate between 6 and12 months as well as a faster growth rate of overall brain size between 12 and 24 months, com-pared to children without autism. For the study, published in the journal Nature, a team led byresearchers from the University of Nor th Carolina, Chapel Hill, analysed - MRIs of brain volume,sur face area, cor tical thickness at 6 and 12 months of age, and sex of the infants - and used acomputer programme that identified approximately 8 out of 10 infants who later developed autism.They tracked differences in brain development among three groups: infants with a high family risk(i.e., older sibling with autism) who were later diagnosed with autism at age 2 years, infants with ahigh family risk who did not have autism at age 2 years and infants with a low family risk who did nothave autism at age two years.



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TORONTO - Sanskriti Ar ts Ensemble, with Imagebuilderz asmedia par tners, are all set to present the second chapter ofDance Diaries with Bollywood choreographers ShampaGopikrishna and Nishant Bhat. This year also, Dance Diariespresents a unique oppor tunity for Bollywood dance aficionados tolearn the ar t of popular dance and get a once in a lifetimeoppor tunity to perform with the choreographers live on stageduring a final showcase.The announcement was made at the Open House for SanskritiAr ts that took place at their new dance studio in Mississauga onFebruary 11, covered by ATN, their exclusive TV media par tner.The Open House showcased a day-long event filled with an arrayof dance performances including Bollywood, Yoga, Kathak, HipHop and Latin Fusion as well as Yoga. Participants got theopportunity to learn all the shades of dance, yoga, and empower-ment. Besides performances, the Open House also had freesampling of food as well as an assortment of giveaways includinghampers, gift baskets, water bottles, mugs and jewelry."We wanted to initiate a place of belonging for the community,something they could call their own," says Puja Amin, director ofSanskriti Ar ts Ensemble, while announcing the next chapter ofDance Diaries. "We want to provide positivity through fitnessand movement." The new studio will be the space for Dance Diaries withthe B-town dance experts who will train participants during a two day danceworkshop (March 23-24) and an intensive dance workshop (March 25),ultimately culminating in a Grand Finale performance at the Maja PrenticeTheatre in Mississauga on March 25."Dance Diaries is a promise I made to my students that they willget oppor tunities to train with the best talent Bollywood and thedance industry has to offer," says Amin. "Last year, we had thelegendary Saroj Khan, training students' right here in Toronto, and

this year we have Shampa Gopikrishna and Nishant Bhat. All I cansay is every chapter of Dance Diaries will keep getting bigger andbetter," she added.Shampa Gopikrishna, daughter of legendary Kathak maestro, NatrajGopikrishna, has twice won the Indian version of Dancing With theStars, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, with Gurmeet Chaudhury and AshishSharma. She has also choreographed the popular song Pinga fromBajirao Mastani, Ang Laga De from Ram Leela and Malang fromDhoom3 among others. She is currently working for the Hollywoodmovie, Hear tbeats as Indian choreographer.Nishant Bhat is a popular choreographer well known to ardentlovers of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and Nach Baliye, Just Dance andDance Plus. He is trained in Kathak, Indian folk and Latin Ballroom.Bhat has also worked as an assistant choreographer for popular

Bollywood foot-tapping tunes including Cutiepie andChanna Mereyafrom Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Love Ki Ghanti from Besharam and EkNumber Ek Number from Sanam Teri Kasam.The workshops will take place at the Sanskriti Ar ts Dance andFitness Studios in Mississauga and will be conducted for kids andadults. The Kid's Class will take in age groups five to 11 years andthe Adult's Class will take in age groups 12 and above. Theworkshop will run for three days from March 23 to March 25 withthe final showcase taking place on the evening of March 25 inMississauga, where students, who have been part of the workshopfor at least two sessions, will get the exclusive oppor tunity toperform live on stage with Shampa Gopikrishna and Nishant Bhat.For registration visit: http://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn2092/classes.htm?sem=18611#sem



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Mediterranean diet mayreduce pain due to obesityNEW YORK, (IANS) Eating a Mediterranean diet that involvesconsuming more fish and plant-based proteins such as nutsand beans could decrease the chances an overweight personwill experience regular pain, new research suggests. A well-established connection between body weight and chronic painmight be explained by inflammation in the body, and the studypoints to anti-inflammatory foods including fish, nuts andbeans as a key to preventing or reducing that pain, said leadresearcher Charles Emery, Professor at the Ohio State Univer-sity in the US."We found that a healthy diet explained the link between weightand pain and specifically that seafood and plant proteins suchas peas and nuts and beans were key," Emery said. The re-searchers developed a model to help them determine whethercomponents of an anti-inflammatory diet high in fruits andvegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, played a role in thelikelihood a person's weight would contribute to pain. Thestudy involved 98 men and women aged between 20 to 78years. And they found a clear pattern. Eating more fish andplant-based proteins such as nuts and beans was linked withless pain, regardless of body weight, showed the findingspublished in the journal Pain. The study also upheld previousresearch showing that people who are overweight or obeseare more likely to experience pain.

TRAUMA, STRESS MAYIMPAIR ABILITY TO RECOGNISEFACIAL EXPRESSIONSNEW YORK, (IANS) Adolescents suffering from trauma andstress are likely to have impairment in the ability to recognisefacial expressions that is critical for social functioning andcommunicating emotions, researchers say. The findingsshowed that adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) symptoms are more likely to misidentify sad and an-gry faces as fearful."Our findings suggest that exposure to stress and trauma canhave acute emotional impacts that simply translate tomisidentification of impor tant affective cues," said lead au-thor Shabnam Javdani, Assistant Professor at New YorkUniversity - Steinhardt in the US. "Fear is par ticularly rel-evant for understanding PTSD, as the disorder has beenassoc ia ted w i th a ' su rv i va l mode ' o f f unc t ion ingcharacterised by an overactive fight-or-flight response andincreased threat perception," Javdani added.In contrast, teens with conduct disorder - a group ofbehavioural and emotional problems characterised by cal-lousness or aggression towards others - were more likelyto m is iden t i f y sad f aces , bu t d id no t have t roub lerecognising angry or fear ful faces.

NEW DELHI, (IANS) Essential oils like jojoba oil and Calendula extract cannot only have wonderful effect on the skin if applied religiously but will alsohave impressive health benefits, says an expert. Ghazal Alagh, co-founder ofMamaEarth, first toxin-free baby care brand by Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltdlists the benefits of essential oil.Jojoba Oil* Jojoba oil is very effective at balancing skin condition, preventing it frombecoming too dry or oily.* It has antibacterial properties. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, sooth-ing the irritated skin.* It also acts as moisturiser, relieving itching and dryness. It forms a protec-tive layer over the skin, forming a barrier to external irritants, which can be anadvantage in the case of eczema.Calendula Extract* Some of the most impressive health benefits of Calendula include its abilityto speed heal and improve the appearance of the skin.* It also boosts vision and reduces inflammation.Lavender Essential Oil* Lavender oil is a soother and helps one sleep better.* It is also used to disinfect scalp and skin. It has anti-fungal, anti-inflamma-tory and anti-bacterial properties.* It also promotes hair growth and treats various hair problems like hair loss,dandruff etc.Chamomile Oil* Roman chamomile promotes smooth and healthy skin. It has been used asa natural remedy for eczema, wounds, ulcers, skin irritations, bruises, burns

and even skin conditions like cracked nipples and diaper rash.,* It has anti-spasmodic properties which allow soothing of menstrual crampsand body aches that are commonly associated with PMS.Lemon Eucalyptus Oil* Eucalyptus helps cleanse your body of toxins and harmful micro-organ-isms that can make you feel sick.* Eucalyptus essential oil is highly effective for treating respiratory prob-lems, such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and even tuberculosis.* Eucalyptus oil has anti-microbial and antiseptic properties that are effec-tive at treating wounds, burns, cuts, abrasions, sores and scrapes. It alsoheals bug bites and stings.Important facts: Make sure you dilute the essential oil in any carrier oil beforeusing it as undiluted essential oil can cause redness and irritation on the skin.



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INCORPORATING PINK INMEN'S WARDROBENEW DELHI, (IANS) Did you think only women can sportpink? Men can also pick up a pink tie or pink blazer to lookchic, says an exper t. Shiv Rattan Goyal, Managing Direc-tor at Richlook, a premium clothing brand for men, sug-gests how men can include pink fashion pieces in theirwardrobe.* If you have a light skin tone, you should be cautious ofwearing light shades close to your face as it can spongedown your complexion. If this is the case, try balancing itwith darker colours. For instance, a pink shir t with blueblazer and white tie.* Combining a white blazer with bubblegum colour shir t ortie along with a crisp white shir t looks good too.* For that punch pink polo T-shir t, try out a white casualtrouser or light blue denim jeans. This combination is per-fect for a day outing. * Those with dark complexion, can trypink cardigan over semi-formal shir t.

FOOD-BORNE BACTERIA UPMISCARRIAGE RISK EARLYIN PREGNANCYNEW YORK, (IANS) Listeria, a common food-borne bacte-rium, may pose a greater risk of miscarriage in the earlystages of pregnancy than previously thought, says a study."For many years, listeria has been associated with ad-verse outcomes in pregnancy, but par ticularly at the end ofpregnancy," said one of the researchers Ted Golos, Profes-sor at University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US. "Whatwasn't known with much clarity before this study is that itappears it's a severe risk factor in early pregnancy," Golossaid. Pregnant women are warned to avoid many of thefoods - among them unpasteurised milk and soft cheese,raw sprouts, melon and deli meats not carefully handled -that can harbour listeria, because the bacterium is knownto cause miscarriage and still-bir th, and spur prematurelabour. But when it occurs, listeria infection in pregnancymay go unnoticed. For the study, four pregnant rhesusmacaques at the Wisconsin National Primate ResearchCentre were fed doses of the listeria comparable to whatone might encounter in contaminated food.None of the monkeys showed obvious signs of infectionbefore their pregnancies came to abrupt ends, accord-ing to the results published in the journal mBio. But intissue samples taken after each monkey experiencedintrauterine fetal death, the researchers found that list-eria had invaded the placenta - the connection between themother-to-be and the foetus, which usually prevents trans-mission of bacteria - as well as the endometrium, the lin-ing of the uterus.

NEW DELHI, (IANS) Rugs and carpets are not just other interior de-sign accessories but are the must-haves that you shouldnt like tocompromise with… Along with keeping your bare feet happy, they lifta room with its warmth and vibrancy. So, one should keep a fewthings in mind while getting their house decked up with these interi-ors, says an exper t.Interior designer Samira Chopra shares some tips that will help inachieving a luxurious look at home with rugs and carpets:* Dress up the wall: There is no universal rule that rugs and carpetsare meant for floors only. You can deck up those otherwise dull wallsby using rugs as wall hangings. It's a great way to add visual interestto walls and protect them from possible wear and tear in the areas ofheavy traffic.* Layering: Don't worry if you can only afford a small coloured andpatterned rug, it can still do many wonders. All you have to do is layerit over a larger neutral mat in a contemporary shade. Mixing up pat-terns with plains and flat weaves with stubby textures create an eclectic

style statement to your place.* Maintaining the contrast: If you are planning for heavily patternedwallpaper or upholstery, then it would be better to keep your rugsubdued. And, if you are opting for a busily patterned rug then keepminimal ornamentation on your furniture and walls. This contrast willresist overcrowding and will maintain a non-chaotic feel in the house.* Placement: Rugs and carpets don't have to be situated just in yourliving areas. They can complement any room, from your bedroom tobathroom and even the hallways of your house. Placement of rugs orcarpets under furniture may cause damage, so be sure to researchthe fabric of your rug and its ability to withstand pressure beforebuying it.* Size: Size is also a very important factor. Smaller rugs should always besituated as the centerpiece of the room, between the furniture. Furniture can beplaced on top of a larger rug as they provide an unbroken effect from one side toanother side of the room. Runners can be placed on either side of thebed or in the hallways to create the lavish effect.

Eating mercury rich fish may up neurological disease riskNEW YORK, (IANS) Love to eat fish and other seafood? Be careful, as eating mercury-rich fish such as shark and swordfish may increase therisk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - that takes away the ability of nerve cells to interact with the body's muscles - a studyhas warned. Mercury - a heavy metal known to be toxic at high levels, causing brain, hear t, kidney, lungand immune system damage - is found high in swordfish and shark, while salmon and sardines typicallyhave lower levels.However, the study does not suggest a higher risk of ALS - also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease - fromgeneral consumption of seafood. "For most people, eating fish is par t of a healthy diet. But questionsremain about the possible impact of mercury in fish," said Elijah Stommel from Dar tmouth College in NewHampshire, US. For the study, the team surveyed 518 people, 294 of whom had ALS and 224 of whomdid not and the frequency that the par ticipants repor ted eating fish with high mercury levels.Researchers also measured the levels of mercury found in toenail samples of par ticipants withALS. The results, presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Bos-ton, revealed that 61 per cent people had a 25 per cent estimated annual mercury intake. Thesewere at double the risk for ALS compared to those with lower levels. The findings do not negate thefact that eating fish provides many health benefits. But, people should choose species that are knownto have a lower mercury content and avoid consuming fish caught in waters where there is mercurycontamination, the researchers suggested.

Heavy drinking may cause arterial stiffness in menLONDON, (IANS) Men with heavy alcohol intake over the years may be at higher risk of developingar terial stiffness, premature ageing of ar teries, increasing their risk for hear t disease, says a study. Thefindings showed that drinking too much can affect the elasticity of the ar terial walls, causing ar terialstiffness and prematurely age the ar teries, inter fering with blood flow. It has been suggested alcoholintake may increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, the good cholesterol, or decrease plate-let stickiness. "Conversely, heavier alcohol intake may activate cer tain enzymes that would lead tocollagen accumulation, which could, in turn, exacerbate the rate of ar terial stiffening," said lead authorDarragh O'Neill, epidemiological researcher at the University College London.Former male drinkers were also at risk as compared to moderate drinkers who were in early old age.However, this was not observed in women. For the study, published in Journal of the American Hear tAssociation, the team looked at alcohol drinking habits of 3,869 par ticipants, of whom 73 per cent weremales aged between 30 and 50. Researchers compared data about par ticipants' alcohol consumptionwith carotid-femoral pulse wave ar tery velocity (PWV) measurements, or pulse waves between the mainar teries found in the neck and thigh.The greater the velocity, the stiffer the ar tery. Alcohol intake was measured periodically across 25 yearsand the researchers subsequently looked at how those long-term intake patterns were associated withpulse wave velocity and its progression over a four-to-five-year interval. Excessive alcohol consumptionincreases the risk for alcohol dependency, cardiovascular risk factors including high blood pressure andobesity, stroke, cer tain types of cancer, suicide and accidents, the researchers said.

10 PORTIONS OF FRUITS, VEGGIES DAILY MAYCUT PREMATURE DEATHSLONDON, (IANS) Intake of 10 por tions or 800 grammes of fruit and vegetables a day may potentiallyprevent approximately 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide every year, say researchers. The results,published in the journal International Journal of Epidemiology, revealed that eating up to 800g fruit andvegetables a day - or 10 por tions - was associated with a 24 per cent reduced risk of hear t disease, a 33per cent reduced risk of stroke, a 28 per cent reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a 13 per centreduced risk of total cancer, and a 31 per cent reduction in dying prematurely."We wanted to investigate how much fruit and vegetables you need to eat to gain the maximum protectionagainst disease, and premature death. Our results suggest that although five por tions of fruit and veg-etables is good, ten a day is even better," said lead author Dagfinn Aune from Imperial College, London.The researchers found that apples and pears, citrus fruits, salads and green leafy vegetables such asspinach, lettuce and chicory, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, mayreduce the risk of specific diseases. "Fruit and vegetables have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels,blood pressure and to boost the health of our blood vessels and immune system. This may be due to the complexnetwork of nutrients they hold. For instance they contain many antioxidants, which may reduce DNA damage and lead to areduction in cancer risk," Aune added. For the study, the team conducted a meta-analysis of all available research inpopulations worldwide, included up to 2 million people, and assessed up to 43,000 cases of heart disease, 47,000 cases ofstroke, 81,000 cases of cardiovascular disease, 112,000 cancer cases and 94,000 deaths.



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ASTHMA DRUGS MAY PREVENT ADEADLY FORM OF PNEUMONIA

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NEW YORK, (IANS) Two drugs that are used to treat asthma andallergies may offer a way to prevent a form of pneumonia that can killup to 40 per cent of people who contract it, researchers have found.Influenza pneumonia results when a flu infection spreads to alveolarair sacs deep within the lungs. Normally, a flu infection does notprogress that far into the lower respiratory tract, but when it does, theresults can be deadly."If infection is severe enough, and the immune response is potentenough, you get injury to these cells and are no longer able to getsufficient oxygen exchange. As a result of the infection of the cells,you can develop lethal pneumonia and die," said Thomas J. Braciale,researcher from University of Virginia in the US. The findings showedthat early administration of the two asthma drugs - Accolate andSingulair - could prevent the infection of the alveolar cells deep in the

lower respiratory tract. Once influenza spreads deep into the lungs,the body's own immune response can prove harmful, resulting insevere damage to the alveolar air sacs, the researchers said.The alveolar epithelial cells are typically protected from influenzainfection by immune cells called alveolar macrophages. In someinstances, however, the flu virus can prevent the macrophages fromcarrying out their protective function, allowing the epithelial cells tobecome vulnerable to infection. "It's not as though they lack alveolarmacrophages, it's just that their alveolar macrophages don't workright when they get exposed to the flu," Braciale said. "And those arethe types of patients, who potentially would eventually go to the inten-sive care unit, that we think could be treated early in infection withAccolate or Singulair to prevent infection of these epithelial cells andprevent lethal infection," he added.

NEW YORK, (IANS) Babies whose mothers had signs ofactive genital herpes infection during early pregnancy maybe twice at risk for developing autism spectrum disorder(ASD) later, say researchers. Genital herpes is a highlycontagious virus and lifelong infection that usually spreadthrough sex. The research showed an association betweenmaternal anti-herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) antibodiesand risk for autism in children."We believe the mother's immune response to HSV-2 couldbe disrupting foetal central nervous system development,raising risk for autism," said lead author Milada Mahic,research scientist at Columbia University Mailman Schoolof Public Health in New York City. The risk of autism wasfound to be the result of primary or reactivation of infectionin mothers with inflammation in close proximity to thewomb, the researchers suggested."Evidence suggests a role for both genetic and environ-mental factors. Our work suggests that inflammation andimmune activation may contribute to risk. Herpes simplexvirus-2 could be one of any number of infectious agentsinvolved," added W. Ian Lipkin, Director at ColumbiaUnivers i ty. For the study, appear ing in the journalmSphere, the team examined blood samples from 412mothers of children diagnosed with autism and 463mothers of children without autism.Samples were taken at two time points - at around week18 of pregnancy and at bir th - and analysed for levels ofantibodies five pathogens: Toxoplasma gondii, rubellavirus, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex viruses type1 and 2 - known as ToRCH agents, exposure to which can leadto miscarriage and birth defects. The risk was found with high levelsof antibodies to HSV-2, not any of the other agents and was onlyevident in blood samples taken at a time point reflecting exposureduring early pregnancy when the foetal nervous systemundergoes rapid development, not at bir th.

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