Surangama Guha's Profile

MA (Sociology), MA (Media and Communications)

Surangama Guha

Surangama hails from Kolkata, and has worked as a full time lecturer of Sociology in Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Kolkata, for two years, before moving to Chennai. She has been freelancing for various national newspapers and online news portals for over five years. She is an avid view more..

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Alzheimer’s Disease : Elevated Amyloid Protein Possibly the Earliest Warning Sign

Alzheimer’s Disease : Elevated Amyloid Protein Possibly the Earliest Warning Sign

Elevated amyloid levels may represent earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease and appropriate anti-amyloid measures at this stage may prevent the symptomatic phase.

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A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Practice Yoga, Meditation to ‘Reverse’ Genetic Effects of Stress

A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Practice Yoga, Meditation to ‘Reverse’ Genetic Effects of Stress

Mind-body interventions like yoga and meditation found to ‘reverse’ the effects of stress at a genetic level.

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Can Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats Help Control Hunger, Aid in Weight Loss?

Can Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats Help Control Hunger, Aid in Weight Loss?

Polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), present in walnuts, salmon and canola oil may bring in favorable changes in appetite hormones associated with hunger and satiety.

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Men's Health Month 2017

Men's Health Month 2017

Men’s Health Month, observed annually in June, aims to raise awareness of the various preventable diseases and health conditions that affect men.

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Can Exposure to Aircraft Noise Trigger High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease?

Can Exposure to Aircraft Noise Trigger High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease?

Long-term exposure to aircraft noise is likely to trigger high blood pressure and cardiovascular conditions like arrhythmia and stroke.

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