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M.A (Communication & Journalism)

Sushma Rao

Sushma's passion for writing has taken her far and wide, to places in the advertising and IT industries, where she has contributed towards Content and Digital Marketing. Her other interests are baking, dancing and traveling.

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Higher Levels of Weekly Physical Activity Shown To Lower Risk of Five Chronic Conditions

Higher Levels of Weekly Physical Activity Shown To Lower Risk of Five Chronic Conditions

A total level of 3000-4000 MET minutes of physical activity per week was required to potentially achieve larger reductions in the risk of five chronic diseases

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High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy may Affect Baby’s Gut Microbiome

High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy may Affect Baby’s Gut Microbiome

Baby's gut microbiome could be influenced by mother's high-fat diet during pregnancy. The gut microbiome changes were present from birth to six weeks of age.

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Online Gaming Found to Increase School Grades

Online Gaming Found to Increase School Grades

Children found to score better in school when they play online games, according to a new study.

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Top 10 Plants that Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

Top 10 Plants that Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

Growing mosquito repellent plants, helps in naturally protecting the area from mosquitoes and pests, thereby reducing incidence of mosquito-borne diseases.

Lifestyle Articles
Phone Messages to 1 Million People in India Improve Diabetes Prevention

Phone Messages to 1 Million People in India Improve Diabetes Prevention

Messages sent to one million phone users in India increases diabetes prevention and improves health behavior, according to study.

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