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How Can Stress Be Measured?

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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  A slide outlining the three main approaches to measuring stress: physiological markers, behavioral indicators, and self-reported scales. Stress Health issues are linked to excessive stress. Can stress levels be quantified precisely? Although stress is a normal and unavoidable aspect of life, many people believe they are under too much stress. However, "excessive stress" cannot be defined objectively. Many people find stress difficult to describe or measure. Stress can be measured in serval ways. These examine biomarkers, or physiological reactions, to assess how your body reacts to stress. How is Stress Measured? Stress consists of two parts: ·         Stress triggers: the things that cause stress. ·     Stress response: your emotional, physiological, or mental reactions to stressors Determining the triggers or reactions of stress is a common step in the assessment process. One common approach is to evaluate major life...
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Ghee or Oil, Which Is Better for Health?

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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  Ghee OR Oil ‘Eating ghee will make you gain weight.’ ‘Eating ghee on an empty stomach reduces fat.’ ‘Ghee cures stomach ulcers.’ ‘Ghee can cause a heart attack.’ We often hear many such contradictory things about ghee. Not only do we hear these things, but some people actually act on them. Ghee contains 60 to 65 percent saturated fat, 20 to 25 percent monounsaturated fat, 3 to 4 percent polyunsaturated fat, and some vitamins. Ghee on the left, oil on the right — a side-by-side look at two cooking fats and the question most kitchens eventually ask: which one is the healthier choice?   Along with the good fats the body needs, it also contains saturated fats that can increase the cholesterol level, especially harmful LDL or bad cholesterol. For a long time, the disadvantages of eating ghee have been discussed. But now there is a lot of talk about its benefits as well. Which of these is true and which is false? We spoke to doctors to identify common misconceptions and provide ac...
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Honey Beneficial for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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Eating honey can cause your blood sugar to rise if you have type 2 diabetes. However, it might be healthier than table sugar. A graphic from "Wellness Bites" claims honey is "beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes" and markets it as a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index. Honey does have a somewhat lower glycemic index than table sugar, but it is still a concentrated source of carbohydrates and fructose, and the evidence for it being beneficial in type 2 diabetes is limited and mixed. If you're managing blood sugar, it's worth checking with a clinician or dietitian before treating honey as a free pass — this graphic's framing oversimplifies the science. Honey Benefits Some people use honey as a sweetener when baking or add it to their tea and coffee. However, is honey safe for diabetics? In short, the answer is yes, but only in specific circumstances. Individuals with type 2 diabetes must keep an eye on and control their consumption of su...
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