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When should schools reopen fully in-person? – Brookings Institution

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 11:00 pm

Over the past several months, schools and colleges across the country have had to make heart-wrenching decisions about whether and how to reopen. Should they have any in-person activities? If so, when? And at what pointand with what adjustmentsis it safe to return to fully in-person activities? If there is a flare-up in COVID-19 cases, should we scale back in-person activities? The debates over these questions have become rancorous. I argue below that this is because the questions themselves are very difficult to answer, and then offer some ideas on how to make the decisions easier and better.

Let me just start by assuming that everyone has the same, seemingly simple, goal: helping people live as long as possible and minimizing pain and suffering from the crisis. Even if we agree that this, or something similar, is the right goal, there are still six reasons why it would be difficult to decide what to do.

Its no wonder the reopening discussion has been so challenging and bitter. We have to decide whether to open schools and colleges while weighing the direct versus indirect effects, clear versus ambiguous effects, and mortality versus suffering effectsand how all of these affect different groups in different waysand do all of this while predicting what other people whom we depend on are going to do. And we have to make all of these difficult decisions under intense pressure and stress.

First, education leaders need to accept that there is no 100% safe option. This is a public health crisis, which means people will suffer either way. Reopening will have negative side effects, and so will reopening fully in-person. Leaders have to make the difficult choice about how to minimize that harm.

Second, if we find ourselves talking about anything other than loss of life, pain, and suffering we might cause to othersothers inside and outside our organizationsthen were probably on the wrong track. The possibility that your organization will collapse is a legitimate concern, because of the pain and suffering that could cause, not just for your employees but those who depend on them. The key challenge is ensuring that this type of reasoning doesnt degenerate into an excuse to act in our private interests and against the public interest.

Third, think creatively about new and different ways to reopen and stay open, in-person. In some sense, this in-person versus remote decision framing isnt even the right way to think about the problem. The question really is, how can I fulfill my organizations mission in the best way possible under these difficult circumstances? If you think that you cant get back to your mission until after you go back in-person, then you are almost certainly making a big mistake.

Fourth, give people in your organizations as many choices as possible. We all find ourselves in different situationsdifferent risk categories, different caregiving responsibilities. Many schools and colleges are giving families choices about whether their children return, and giving teachers and staff similar choices. This is the right thing to do when possible. When its not possiblegiving choice comes at a costexplain why.

Finally, remember that were all in this together. This isnt just a platitude. Even those who are not in a risk category might still be at risk as individuals, and almost everyone knows someone who has suffered from COVID-19. This fact alone should bring us together and help us empathize and think beyond ourselves.

Education leaders always bear a heavy responsibility even in the best of times, for all that schools and colleges do for society. The weight of that responsibility may never again be heavier than it is right now. By understanding the complexity of these decisions, I hope we can move forward more productively and avoid the mistakes of recent months.

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Five Takeaways From The Ravens’ 34-20 Loss To The Chiefs – Press Box

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:59 pm

BALTIMORE The Ravens relished the opportunity before a national prime-time audience to make a statement against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Instead, the Chiefs made a decisive statement that they still have the Ravens number.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 385 yards and four touchdowns, and his counterpart, Ravens reigning league Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson, struggled to get in any rhythm as the Chiefs (3-0) rolled to a 34-20 win at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 28.

Jackson fell to 0-3 as a starter against the Chiefs, calling them our kryptonite; he is 21-1 as a regular-season starter against everyone else.

We got beat in just about every way you can get beat, said Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, whose team lost for the first time in 15 regular-season games.

The Ravens opted for a short field goal on their opening series, but the sense was that field goals would never be enough against Mahomes and Co., and the Chiefs never trailed again after he led them on a 75-yard scoring drive for a 6-3 lead midway through the first quarter.

Despite a series of miscues, dropped passes and ill-advised penalties, the Ravens rallied from a 27-10 halftime deficit to make it 27-20 on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to tight end Nick Boyle on the first play of the fourth quarter. The Chiefs and Mahomes answered with a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.

Here are five quick observations about the loss, which drops the Ravens (2-1) a game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North:

1. The Ravens defense simply couldnt get off the field.

The combination of Patrick Mahomes talent, a bevy of athletic playmakers and creative play-calling makes this Chiefs offense the most dynamic in the league, and there probably isnt a close second. And the Ravens proved utterly unable to stop it.

The Ravens rushed four. They rushed six. They feigned pressure and dropped into coverage. Whatever they tried, Mahomes seemed always to be a step ahead. The Chiefs went 10-for-13 on third down, moving the chains in a relentless assault on the Ravens defense. Whether the target was Sammy Watkins (team-high 7 catches, 62 yards), Travis Kelce (6-87), or rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (5-70), Mahomes always had an answer. Players such as linebacker Matthew Judon or Tyus Bowser trudged back to the line of scrimmage after seeing Mahomes move the chains yet again.

You win third down, you usually win the game, Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell said. And today, they made plays. It seemed like every third down, they found a way to make a play. This game is a one-play battle over and over again until the game is over, and they got more than we did.

Late in the first half, with the Chiefs facing third-and-14, Marlon Humphrey came at Mahomes on a corner blitz. Mahomes casually retreated 10 yards or so behind the line of scrimmage and uncorked a perfect strike to Mecole Hardman, who had gotten behind everyone in the Ravens secondary, for a 49-yard touchdown and a 27-10 lead.

It was that kind of night for the Ravens defense against Mahomes, who appeared to be in complete command throughout.

2. The Ravens again steered away from their ground game early.

It might have been a moot point given that the Ravens were powerless to stop Mahomes, but the Ravens seemed to veer away from their running game early, a common characteristic in their few losses during the past couple of years.

Its not as if the running game wasnt working. The Ravens averaged 7.5 yards a carry overall, with 21 carries for 158 yards. Facing a Chiefs defense that had proved susceptible to the run early this year, the Ravens marched down the field on the opening drive of the game largely behind the running game, with six carries for 60 yards, including a 30-yarder by Jackson. But a pair of incompletions on second-and-3 and third-and-3 led to a short field goal, and over the remainder of the first half, the Ravens ran the ball on three of 15 offensive plays.

One series that bears more scrutiny occurred early in the second quarter after the Ravens forced the first punt of the game from the Chiefs. After taking over at their own 27-yard line, the Ravens threw three straight incompletions and punted the ball right back to the Chiefs.

Last year, Harbaugh stressed that possessions mattered when you face Mahomes and the Chiefs, but the Ravens, especially early, had too many possessions where they accomplished too little, especially through the air.

3. The much-discussed downfield passing game was nowhere to be found.

Jackson has stressed that one of his points of emphasis this offseason was the deep passing game, and coupled with a healthy Marquise Brown, the Ravens downfield passing game figured to be a bigger part of the offense. That wasnt the case against the Chiefs, and hasnt really been the case much this season at all.

Whether thats because the pass rush is getting to Jackson before such plays can develop, or whether the Ravens have opted to call things differently, that deep passing game for the most part has not materialized.

In the first half against the Chiefs, Jackson averaged less than 3 yards per attempt, going 7-for-15 for 35 yards. He finished 15-for-27 for 97 yards, with the longest pass play going for 19 yards to running back J.K. Dobbins. No wide receiver had a catch longer than 8 yards.

4. Devin Duvernay gave the Ravens a spark.

Despite being badly outplayed in the first half, the Ravens remained within striking distance in part because of Devin Duvernay, the rookie wide receiver who scored on a 93-yard kickoff return touchdown in the second quarter.

Duvernay found a lane up the right sideline and went virtually untouched for the score, with Miles Boykin and Otaro Alaka among those sealing off Chiefs defenders en route to Duvernays first NFL touchdown.

The Ravens kick return team struggled last year, ranking 30th in the league with an average of 18.3 yards per return. The Ravens had no hesitation about handing the job to the rookie speedster Duvernay, and on a night with few other highlights, it was nice to see big-play ability from a young special teams player.

Of course, now that that return is on tape, teams are likely to just boot the ball into the end zone and take the touchback

5. The Ravens have to forget this loss quickly.

As disappointing as this loss is, every goal the Ravens have for this season is still in front of them. Granted, the Chiefs essentially hold a two-game lead over the Ravens now, since the Chiefs also win any tie based on their head-to-head win, but 13 games remain, and the Ravens need to make sure that the weight of this loss doesnt linger.

The Ravens visit the Washington Football Team (1-2) next week, then host the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2-1) and visit the Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1). If the Ravens play to expectation, they should still be well positioned after that stretch, but win or lose against Kansas City, any talk about playoff seeding or home-field advantage was wildly premature.

This just in: The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-0, have flashed a tenacious defense and are not going to hand the AFC North to the Ravens without a fight.

Its a long season.

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Gemma Collins looks slimmer than ever in a glamorous pink gown after three-stone weight loss – The Irish Sun

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:59 pm

GEMMA Collins stuns in a glamorous pink gown after losing an incredible three stone.

The 39-year-old Towie star oozed elegance in her latest Instagram snap as she modelled items from her Boutique range.

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Gemma told fans to "STAY FABULOUS" alongside the snap and it soon attracted thousands of likes and comments.

One fan said: "You are looking stunning as ever wowwwww."

Another fan penned: "Loving the pose, looks much better!"

Gemma has been proudly showing off her three-stone weight loss to fans all summer.

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The incredible transformation hasn't been easy for the TV diva - who has turned to brutal diets, controversial "skinny jabs" and even a 5,000-a-week juice camp in a bid to shed the pounds.

Though Gemma - one of The Only Way Is Essex's best-loved stars - has always exuded confidence and body positivity no matter what her size, she's made no secret of her "nightmare" battle with food.

She has also courageously opened up about her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that made it difficult for her to lose weight after her "very slim" twenties.

In June, The GC admitted to her two million Instagram followers that bullies have "taunted" her over the years, while companies have callously said she was "too fat to promote my brand".

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In 2011, Gemma joined The Only Way Is Essex after Julie Childs, mother of Gemma's school friend and Towie co-star Amy Childs, told producers about the then-used car saleswoman.

She was first introduced to viewers as a potential love interest for castmate Mick Norcross, but she quickly became a leading lady.

Keen to feel as confident as possible on the show at the time, she shed three stone at a weight loss bootcamp that same year, sticking solely to healthy foods and a very strict exercise regime, before showing off her slimmer figure (and dramatic brunette hair transformation) on the show.

However, that year she once more turned to food and, at her heaviest, tipped the scales at 21st.

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Ive done every diet out there, theres nothing I havent done," she previously told Good Morning Britain.

I was obsessed with food. And life revolved around food and eating. There was no brain space in my head for me not to think about food, it was a living nightmare.

Gemma also entered a 5,000-a-week juice camp in Portugal.

The star lived on fruit drinks during a month-long stint at a special retreat, and was weaned off her "addiction" to fatty foods.

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That same year Gemma tried hypnotherapy to shed more weight and revealed she had been hypnotised into believing she had a gastric band in a bid to stay slim.

According toCloser, she told Now! Magazine at the time: "I've gone from a size 22 to an 18. I had a bit of 3D lipo and saw a hypnotist called Robert Hisee, who put a hypno gastric band in me!

"Now I have four mouthfuls of food and I can't eat any more. I feel like I can't breathe I'm so full."

She could have opted for a gastric band but ruled it out.

Speaking to The Sun, Gemma said: Im not saying Ill get to a size 10 but I do need to lose weight.For my health I wouldnt be bigger than I am now. I refuse to have a gastric band as easy as it would be.

Last year,Sun Online revealed the star was on a new weight loss plan with 'skinny jabs', which are injections that act as an appetite suppressant.

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Although Gemma has already shifted a few stone, her weight loss journey might not be over yet - as her sights are set on shedding more.

She said: "I'd be really happy if I lost six stone as that would bring me down to 12 stone and a size 16."

But for the moment, The GC is feeling healthier than ever. And as she recently told her fans: "Your health is your wealth."

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Bulking: Definition, how to, and safety – Medical News Today

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:59 pm

Bulking involves consuming excess calories to build muscle. Bodybuilders commonly use bulking as a way to increase their muscle mass before competitions.

Below, we explore bulking, and how to do it safely, in detail. We also review the risks.

Bulking refers to the muscle-building phase of a traditional bodybuilding routine. It involves creating a calorie surplus to support muscle growth.

There are two main phases of the bodybuilding cycle: bulking and cutting.

During a bulking phase, bodybuilders typically consume additional carbohydrates and protein to maintain a calorie surplus.

The goal is to use these additional calories to build muscle. A person must strength train during a bulking phase to stimulate muscle growth. Bulking increases muscle mass and body fat.

Cutting involves entering a calorie deficit to lose any additional body fat from the bulking phase. Strength training is also essential during the cutting phase to minimize muscle loss.

Some people also include a maintenance phase in their bodybuilding cycle. This involves consuming enough calories to maintain the same body composition.

The goal of a bulking phase is to consume more calories than the body needs to maintain its current size.

The number of calories someone needs depends on various factors, including age, sex, and physical activity levels.

For example, a physically active man aged 1830 requires at least 2,400 calories per day.

There is not enough research on bulking to determine the number of additional calories to aim for, and this may just vary from person to person.

Genetic factors that influence metabolism will also help determine a persons target number of daily calories.

However, one 2015 review of the scientific literature found that male competitive bodybuilders typically consume 2,3905,736 calories per day.

There is a lack of evidence about the most beneficial type of diet during a bulking phase. However, increasing carbohydrate and protein intake is a common strategy.

A 2014 review found that increasing protein intake may be beneficial. It concluded that consuming more than 2.2 grams (g) of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day could improve body composition.

Some bodybuilders reduce fat intake during the bulking phase.

The results of a 2019 study suggest that successful bodybuilders tend to consume around 0.6 g of fat per kg or 1.3 g per pound of body weight per day.

The goal of bulking is to maintain a calorie surplus in order to build muscle. However, it is still essential to maintain a healthful diet.

Some people may be tempted to increase calorie intake with highly processed foods and snacks, but an unhealthful diet has the same consequences during bulking as at any other time.

People who bulk may develop poor nutritional habits, which can increase the risk of health problems over time.

Specifically, poor nutrition increases the risk of:

Also, bulking typically leads to an increase in body fat. Noticing this may cause a person to stop bulking before they see the benefits.

In some cases, people find it hard to move from a bulking to a cutting phase. Because bulking increases the appetite, switching to a calorie-restricted diet may be uncomfortable.

A bulking phase may help a person increase their muscle mass.

People new to strength training rarely require bulking to build muscle, as they typically build muscle quickly.

However, more experienced bodybuilders require additional calories to achieve this effect.

A person should eat a typical, healthful diet while bulking.

Still, during the bulking phase, people tend to consume more carbohydrates. Healthful carbohydrates include:

Healthful sources of protein include:

Some people also take supplements while bodybuilding. For example, protein powder provides one way to increase daily protein intake with fewer calories.

Caffeine and creatine are other supplements that may improve muscle performance. These are also ergogenic, meaning that they enhance energy production.

Avoid foods that provide more calories but little nutrition. Consuming large amounts of these foods will increase excess body fat during bulking and may even interfere with performance.

Try to avoid:

Bulking is a phase in the bodybuilding cycle that involves consuming excess calories to build muscle. People tend to consume additional protein and carbohydrates in this phase.

Afterward, a person tends to enter a cutting phase to burn the excess fat that builds up during a bulk.

During bulking, avoid foods that are high in calories but provide little nutrition, because these foods can still have negative health consequences and may interfere with training.

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A Potential Downside of Intermittent Fasting – The New York Times

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:58 pm

Studies have found, for example, that overweight adults lose more weight and have greater improvements in their cardiovascular risk factors when they eat a large breakfast, a modest lunch and a light dinner, compared to when they eat a small breakfast and a big dinner.

It could be that the benefits of time-restricted eating are smaller than we thought, or that you just get better results when you eat earlier in the day, said Courtney Peterson, a researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who studies intermittent fasting and who was not involved in the new study. The jury is still out.

Many cultures around the world practice fasting for religious or spiritual reasons. But fasting became popular for health reasons after small studies suggested it promotes longevity and a wide range of metabolic benefits, such as improved cholesterol profiles and reductions in insulin resistance. Some of the other common forms of intermittent fasting are alternate day fasting, in which followers eat no more than 500 calories every other day, and the 5:2 diet, which entails eating normally for five days a week and fasting for two.

Many people, however, have trouble going an entire day with little or no food. Krista Varady, a professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago, has found in her research that people lose weight more slowly with time-restricted eating than other forms of fasting but that it is generally the easiest form of fasting to adopt. People tend to eat 300 to 500 calories fewer per day when they restrict themselves to an eight-hour window, said Dr. Varady, who was not involved in the new research.

The best part is there are no limitations during the window, she said. There is no carb or calorie counting, and people dont have to switch out all the food in their pantries.

Dr. Varady said she is planning to start a yearlong study of time-restricted eating in the near future. I find it fascinating that this diet has become so popular and there are so few studies, she said.

Dr. Weiss got interested in time-restricted eating after learning about research that showed that mice provided round-the-clock access to high-fat, high-sugar foods got fat and sick, while mice that ate the same foods in an eight-hour daily window were protected against obesity and metabolic disease. In his own experience, Dr. Weiss found that skipping breakfast and eating between noon and 8 p.m. was not very difficult.

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Top 10 Supplement Reviews on 7 ways to burn fat as fast as possible while staying healthy – SWNS Stories

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:58 pm

Burning fat is the key to slimming down, getting healthy and achieving fitness goals. Its important not only to ensure that our bodies carry less fat externally, but also to minimise the visceral fat. This is the fat that builds up around key organs in the body, such as the heart, and can cause life-threatening conditions.

For many people, burning of fat is a challenge. It takes time, commitment, and discipline. But there are a number of things you can do to burn fat faster and stay healthy and safe. Its important not to crash diet or

1. Take up strength training

Strength training builds lean muscle mass quicker than any other kind of exercise. This is because it requires your muscles to contract against varying degrees of resistance, which builds up their strength. Strength training usually consists of weightlifting on a regular basis to increase the strength of muscles over time.

This kind of exercise has myriad health benefits and is particularly effective in burning fat. One study shows that strength training combined with aerobic exercise over a three-month training period reduces body fat much faster than just aerobic exercise.

You dont have to immediately lift weights to get benefits from resistance training. There are various pieces of gym equipment that also work to build lean muscle, or you can do bodyweight exercises.

2. Eat a diet rich in protein

Diets with more protein in them make it easier to burn fat. This is partly because they help to supress the appetite. High-quality protein should be incorporated into your diet, and carbs cut right down. Studies show that this kind of diet can help to build lean muscle mass and boost your metabolism while youre losing weight.

The kinds of protein-rich foods you should include in your diet are eggs, seafood, dairy products, legumes and lean meat. Stay away from too much red meat as this can adversely affect your cholesterol levels. Instead get more protein from supplements or from vegetables and dairy.

3. Get enough sleep on a regular basis

If youre not sleeping consistently well, this can impede weight loss. There are various scientific studies linking weight loss and sleep patterns. One that monitored around 70,000 women found that those show sleep for five hours or less on a regular basis are far more likely to gain weight. The optimum amount of sleep is at least seven hours every night.

Poor sleep can contribute to the hormones in our body that regulate appetite, which mean people eat more and are at a higher risk of being overweight or obese. To improve your chances of getting a decent amount of sleep, cut down on caffeine and try leaving your phone or tablet in another room. Cutting down on electrical devices can help the quality and quantity of your sleep.

4. Include healthy fats into your diet

Many people still find this a sticking point as it seems counterintuitive but eating more of the right kinds of fats can help you to lose weight. This is because fats take longer to digest and therefore increase feelings of fullness.

Research shows that a Mediterranean style diet is good for curbing the appetite and helping people lose weight. This diet is rich in olive oil, oily fish and nuts, all of which help people to eat less and maintain a lower weight.

You do need to cut out trans fats, however. These are the bad fats, and demonstrably add to belly fat and waistline. Healthy fats include nuts, seeds, avocados and coconut oil. However, all fats are still high in calories so you must moderate the amount you consume even of the healthy fats.

5. Take high-quality fat burning supplements

Fat burning supplements can help to lose weight faster, but you must always make sure you consume high-quality fat burners made with natural ingredients. They should be taken as part of a healthy, balanced diet that is higher in quality protein and lower in carbs. They should also be taken by people who are exercising regularly to have the greatest impact.

Supplements should not be seen as the solution to losing weight, but as part of a consistent plan that includes exercise and a balanced diet.

6. Swap your drink choices

Drinks that contain sugar are easy to ingest without thinking. Fruit juice, squashes and carbonated drinks are generally loaded with sugar and give very little nutritional benefit. Similarly, alcohol is full of sugar and can encourage you to ditch the diet and overeat.

Limiting sugary drinks and alcoholic drinks will help to minimise body fat. Swap them for plenty of water or unsweetened tea. Studies show that there can be a weight loss benefit to drinking half a litre of water before meals, so that could be worth including in your daily routine too.

7. Do more cardio

Aerobic or cardiac exercise covers any activity that specifically targets the lungs and heart. Building in regular cardio to your daily life is one of the best ways to increase weight loss and fat burning.

As stipulated earlier, it should be combined with resistance exercises for maximum effect. Studies show that cardio can decrease belly fat and overall body fat while helping to increase muscle mass. Most research supports up to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous cardio every week, which breaks down to between 20 and 40 minutes every day. Examples of ideal cardio activities include cycling, walking, running, and swimming.

These are just some steps can take to help you burn fat, lose weight and build lean muscle mass. All of these things will help you along your way and increase the chances of reaching your goals, and they will also improve your overall physical and mental health.

If youre just starting out on your fat burning journey, take it slowly and incorporate more steps as time goes by. This should be about incorporating good habits for life, so it pays to do so gradually and thoroughly. We should all be aiming for a long-term healthy lifestyle rather than just a quick fix.

Every minor change you make to your everyday lifestyle can really add up and benefit you overall. Above all, ensure your diet is nutritious and balanced and that you are including appropriate supplements to get everything you need to feel and look as healthy as possible.

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UK’s Johnson says he is fit as a butcher’s dog after losing weight – Yahoo Finance

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:58 pm

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When it comes to the markets wild swings, is the glass half empty or half full? Oppenheimers chief investment strategist John Stoltzfus is taking the latter view.Despite the volatility that has ruled the market over the last few weeks, Stoltzfus actually likes what hes witnessing in both the market and the economy. In particular, he points to U.S. companies that have been outperforming most other markets around the world as exciting plays, with the innovation in the U.S. reflecting a key component of his bullish thesis.The U.S. is outperforming most of the markets around the world whether its developed markets or emerging markets... Weve taken out the froth that had come into the market in certain [mega cap] names. It may be a good opportunity to pick up some really good, high quality growth stories that are on sale right now, Stoltzfus noted.Additionally, the strategist believes the S&P 500 could climb back to its September 2 high point, based on improving economic data. The approval of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as an election outcome that is friendly to the domestic economy, business, job growth and the taxpayer could also push the index higher.Turning Stoltzfus outlook into tangible recommendations, Oppenheimer analysts are pounding the table on two stocks, with these pros seeing over 100% upside potential in store. Running the tickers through TipRanks database, we wanted to find out exactly what makes them so compelling.Brickell Biotech (BBI)Focused on the development of innovative and differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of skin diseases, Brickell Biotech wants to improve the lives of patients everywhere. Given the potential of the company's lead candidate and its $0.82 share price, Oppenheimer thinks that now is the time to pull the trigger.Sofpironium bromide (SB), a prescription treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis (AH, or excessive underarm sweating), is entering U.S. Phase 3 trials. This program will consist of two identical six-week studies, and will evaluate its ability to improve the condition per the objective (gravimetric sweat production) and subjective (HDSM-Ax) co-primary endpoints. Each is expected to last 12 months, and the first will kick off next quarter.Roughly 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from AH, with this condition interfering with daily social and professional activities. Currently, only 2.3 million receive prescription treatment, and some resort to invasive or permanent interventions like Botox, MiraDry or surgery.Oppenheimers Leland Gershell argues that more conservative approaches could be used to meet these medical needs. He also believes the recent entry of Eli Lillys competing product, Qbrexza, represents a significant step forward. That said, theres room for improvement with this anti-cholinergic approach.Looking at a U.S. Phase 2b trial, the highest dose of BBI's SB gel (15%) demonstrated 46% greater sweat reduction per gravimetric analysis compared to the placebo, with significant reductions in a validated patient-reported outcome instrument seen at all doses. Based on the trial data, efficacy is over 50% better than Qbrexza per label, despite higher baseline severity. In addition, their safety profiles were relatively similar.It should be noted that BBI will market the drug to U.S. dermatologists through a specialty salesforce of 120 representatives. According to Gershells estimates, uptake by 110,000 patients per year (just 5% of the currently treated AH population) translates to $200 million in gross sales. The analyst adds that patent issuance could extend market exclusivity to 2040.Adding to the good news, on September 25, BBI announced that Kaken Pharmaceutical, its development partner, got the green light to manufacture SB in Japan for the treatment of AH. Japan is the first country to approve the candidate, with the launch expected later this year.To sum it all up, Gershell stated, By virtue of its efficacy, tolerability, and antiperspirant-like application, we believe SB offers an attractive profile in a market that offers much room for improved solutions. We encourage risk-tolerant investors to build a position ahead of upcoming newsflow.To this end, Gershell rates BBI an Outperform (i.e. Buy) along with a $5 price target. This target conveys the analysts confidence in BBI's ability to surge 502% from current levels. (To watch Gershells track record, click here)Looking at the consensus breakdown, 2 Buys and no Holds or Sells have been published in the last three months. As a result, BBI gets a Moderate Buy consensus rating. The $5 average price target is identical to Gershells. (See BBI stock analysis on TipRanks)Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX)As for Oppenheimers other pick, Aldeyra Therapeutics works to bring new treatment options for immune-related diseases to market. Based on the solid progress of its pipeline, the firm has high hopes for this healthcare name.Representing Oppenheimer, analyst Justin Kim points out that he came away from a recent conversation with the CEO even more confident in ALDXs long-term growth prospects. Pivotal studies on reactive aldehyde species (RASP) are slated for Q4 2020, evaluating the action of reproxalap, Aldeyra's lead therapy designed to clamp down on overactive inflammation, on tear levels of RASP over a period ranging from 1-2 days to 28 days. Based on Phase 2a results, we are confident in the ability to replicate results in Q4 2020, Kim stated.Given the potential of dry eye disease (DED) in the near-term, the analyst expects significant investor focus to land on clinical trial execution (Phase 3 RASP studies and safety study), which would support a potential NDA filing by the end of 2021, in Kims opinion. Despite some volatility in the shares, we see a solid setup emerging as the company initiates its Phase 3 RASP studies in dry eye disease (DED), he said.Speaking to the potential of RASP as an accepted dry eye endpoint, ALDX has experienced a watershed moment, with it facilitating an expedited path to registration (from traditional sign endpoints) and greater likelihood of clinical trial success, based on reproxalap's mechanism of action (MoA) as a RASP-trap, according to Kim.He added, Moreover, agreement on RASP could have broader implications for a commercial launch in dry eye, a market that we believe will see segmentation as more therapies with targeted MoAs become incorporated into the armamentarium.We continue to be impressed by the progress in achieving a potential concurrent filing for dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis (AC), appreciating the importance of a differentiated dry eye agent with action also in AC. As the dry eye therapeutic landscape increases its options, we expect greater segmentation of the heterogeneous patient population potentially beginning with reproxalap's positioning in allergic dry eye, the analyst concluded. For the rest of 2020, focus is likely to stay on Phase 3 study designs (assay work/development), execution and the potential readout in DED, which could set the stage for a commercial launch in DED and AC in 2022.If that wasnt enough, based on the broader pipeline of candidates targeting PVR, inflammatory conditions and COVID-19, Kim sees a rich environment of catalysts for the shares over the coming 12-18 months.It should come as no surprise, then, that Kim stayed with the bulls. To this end, he kept an Outperform rating and $15 price target on the stock. Investors could be pocketing a gain of 110%, should this target be met in the twelve months ahead. (To watch Kims track record, click here)What does the rest of the Street have to say? Only Buy ratings, 2 to be exact, have been issued in the last three months. So, the consensus rating is a Moderate Buy. In addition, the $23.50 average price target suggests 227% upside potential from current levels. (See ALDX stock analysis on TipRanks)To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks Best Stocks to Buy, a newly launched tool that unites all of TipRanks equity insights.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analysts. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.

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5 Tips to Eat Healthier by a Chef Who Lost 50 Lbs on a Vegan Diet – The Beet

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:57 pm

Suzi Gerber went plant-based and lost 50 pounds, and cured her chronic pain linked to an autoimmune disease, and during her journey, she started a brand called Plant-Based Gourmet, began working with brands that needed vegan content and consulting,and changed her life for the better. So you might say she lost the animal product and found her true calling. But it's not the typical tale of discovery since first she had a stint as a vegan at a young age, then modified her views, and then returned to a plant-based lifestyle. Here is her story, including her five tips to help you eat healthier too.

SG: "I actually started out at a young age as an activist. I was a super rabid hard-core PETA vegan in the 90s, during my pre-teens. I started way back when I was about 9 and my sister moved to New York and I would visit her at Columbia, and since she went vegan shortly thereafter, I did too. She didn't stick with it long but I did, for several years, during most of the 90s. I was going to PETA protests and shouting at people coming out of fur stores.

"Back thenit was about animal rights and all I ate were french fries, fried rice and potato chips. There was little else available for vegans to eat, so it was not like today.

"When I think back on that time, all they had for vegans were Tofuti ice cream sandwiches, which were a big thing, and Tofurky, which made these Tofurky hot dogs. They tasted like rubber and were disgusting compared to what these products all taste like now. Then the only milk was soy or rice milk and even those were hard to find. Certainly, vegan or plant-based food was not served in restaurants or cafs. You'd be hard-pressed to find in grocery stores. Boca Burgers then were more like hockey pucks.

SG: "Toward the end of the 90s, Isa came out with 'Post Punk Kitchen.'It was the first project I'm aware of from Isa Chandra Moskowitz and she would post recipes on it. So back when blogging was an esoteric thing most people didn't do it she showed us how to eat this way.

I" stopped being vegan in 2,000 during my final year of high school, when my family doctor said I'll never be healthy if I stayvegan.I was overweight. And the implicit message was I'll never be thin. My mother is an accomplished doctor. She is petite and thin and blue-eyed and skinny. And to my mother, who is already worried [about my health], when she hears this she is now really worried that I will never be healthy, and its the end of the world. So overnight I gon on Atkins.

"I am on this diet that requires stacks of deli meat, muscle meat, and almost nothing else. Meat all of the time. That obviously didn't last very long. I didn't lose weight on that diet. It is possible that I losta small amount of weight, but it was so short-lived I don't even remember it. I definitely carried with me that if I dropped carbs, I should lose weight.

SG: "Abandoning that diet I sort of decided to try different things. I had lapsed into an omnivorous diet. Over the next couple of years, I experimented with different diets. As I got older, my tendency was to avoid certain things while still being an omnivore. I tried all the things, since I was living in Manhattan, training with Anthony Bourdain, and when you are doing that, you are not eating anything that looks like a healthy diet. It's a different approach to food. You focused on quality -- not nutritional quality but dietary quality.

SG: In my late 20s I started to exhibit some weird neuromuscular side effects. One day I was working at the textile museum and reshelving books and I started to feel an intense feeling. I expected to see my arm swollen to four times normal size since it was in searing pain and I looked down and my arm looked totally normal.

"So I went in for the Cadillac of medical testing: EEGs and EKGs and they looked for all of the inflammatory markers. Most of the tests were inconclusive. But anyone who said they had pain back then, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It's essentially central sensitization. Normal everyday activitiesthat most people do in working outcause what's known as "micro-tears" in the muscle which then builds stronger muscles and get fitter. These tiny tears are normaland happen when you're the gym and you work out and you get sore ... but with me these were felt so badly and I would be in such pain after doing anything, it felt like my immune system was attacking my cells. Central sensitization means your system is receiving all these pain signals at the same time and theyare unbearable. So someone just barely touchingmy toe would feel like an injury. My girlfriend just touching my arm felt like major pain.

"The first summer I became chronically illand by February it was debilitating and I spent the rest of the year basically bedridden. Still, I moved to New York for grad school and nobodythought I would be able to live on my own but I did. I chose an apartment within a block of where I went to school. I had to make those choices.

"Several years later I had tried everything under the sun, every diet and every treatment, and the last treatment I did was a book by Dr. Norman Marcus... End Back Pain Forever. His therapy was the only piece that was marginally helpful. You would go in every week and they would inject lidocaine in the muscles but you had to keep doing it. I even took ketamine, which is reallyintense. I felt betterbutit was reallyextreme, and I didn't want to keep taking all this stuff."

SG: "Yes! I read an early study about a plant-based diet for autoimmune diseases. I thought: This was new. My husband decided to do it with me. In one week I felt better. We both went plant-based and after years of dealing with pain, it got better.

I had been vegan before but I had done the wrong way, then I went omnivore and that's when I got sick, but it was when I went on a whole food plant-based healthy vegan diet that I got cured quickly.

"By the end of the second week, I had no symptoms and by the end of one month, I was off my medications, Including morphine, Neurontin and gabapentin, and all the other major narcotics. Vicodin ... for the years I had been sick. It was like I had flipped a switch I just didn't need all this pain medication anymore. I could have been off it within two and three weeks.And I mean entirely. I just didn't need it anymore."

SG: Yes. As soon as I went on my normal diet but a plant-based version, the weight just fell off me. At my peak, I was 210 pounds, and my lowest, I was 140. I had never been lower than 150 in my life. It was unimaginable. Now my weight maintainsanywhere from 150 to 155 and I am at a normal healthy weight for my height.

"I was definitely overweightsince I weighed 50 pounds more than I do now. But when I went vegan (the healthy way) it just dropped off. The latest thing is now I hate the scale and it's just about whether I feel or look my best. The priority now has become about being healthy.

"I knew on some level this was better because It came together. ... things came together and reinforcing that is the goal,... I have now been a healthy vegan for 8 years.Myfavoritething to eat is a plate full of corn and broccoli. other times I'll use some vegan cheese and make a plate of mac and cheese. I don't log what I eat. I recognize that whole foods are the goal every day."

SG: "There are some mental hacks that you can use that come from key behavioral theory. The place I start is always: What does the behavioral theory around diet say, to help usimplement a new behavior that can show demonstrable changes depending on your goal?

Tip 1: Don't Expect InstantResults. "What I mean by that is definitely diet will give you ups and downs. And you need to know why you are doing it.Name some long term and short term goals.Having a plan for a short-term goal is important, and envision what that looks like. Don't just fantasize about eating Twinkies all night. Replace that short term goal with another image. Maybe it's how you'll feel in a new pair of jeans or something else that is a reward.

Tip 2: Prepare to prepare."Set yourself up for success. If you sit down to cook dinner, that's awesome and healthy and full of fresh vegetables and whole grains, that is a form of self-care. You're probably going to eat it then but that doesn't necessarily help you tomorrow. And it's easy to get off track with a busy day. Use Sunday to prepare. I get animperfect food box every week and when I open it and unpack it, I do a little bit of prep, like chop the veggies as I unpack the box. So instead of grabbing a frozen pizza out of the freezer, when dinner time rolls around you now have veggies and it's easier to throw together a healthy rice and pepper dish. I always say: Keep a salad bar in your fridge. This is what restaurants do by the way.

"You can do 30 minutes a day or 3 hours of cooking session on a Sunday. But prepare.

Tip 3: Shop for Success. "Keep a healthy supply of the foods that are good for you on hand. Today, all I had was truffle popcorn, so that is what I ate. I'm not going to beat myself up about it. My priority is to get back to work and to a meeting. But if I had set myself up for success... I would have eating better.

"That means for me, always have a fruit bowl on hand. Reach for a pear, or a piece of fruit. I try to go for foods that have high water and fiber content like fruits and vegetables. They're more filling, so a pear compared to a banana is more water. The banana will not leave you as full after eating it. The body digests it quicker .. but also the experience is that you will get thirsty before you get hungry, so water is helping to curb appetite. Discover what works for you rather than what you think is healthy.

"Celery a negative food and awesome for filling you up, but if you don't like celery, you are going to grab the Snickers bar instead. If not celery then figure out what you like to eat that's healthy: It may be carrots butthose have more sugar. But if you will eat the carrots and not the celery then have the carrots on hand. Same thing for fruit: If you will eat the banana and not the apple then have the banana. Otherwise, you're going to eat the Twix bar."

Tip 5: Know Your Goals vs Success. "This is a really hard concept to get at first but a really important one. When you say something is healthier or healthy you are comparing it to something else. But if you compare the nutritional benefit to a pear, then the pear has more nutritional benefits from the banana, but only in some categories.

"If your goal is to eat more potassium, then the banana helps more than the pear, but if it's fiber then it's the pear. Goals are individual and change hour to hour. But success is not defined by how you adhere to rules. When I think of a healthy diet vs. an optimal diet, a healthy diet is better for you, aiming at a certain set of goals. If the goal is weight loss then getting rid of some carbs works but is it an optimal diet? If you are not able to enjoy life then that is not right for you.

"A lot of diets are aimed at a comprehensive plan, of what you can or can't eat. If you have high cholesterol you take a statin. But there are nutritional ways to ameliorate damages to your blood vessels, but doctors don't recommend a plant-based diet because they don't think you are going to do it. Some doctors believe if they recommend something to you that you will not do that they are setting .the bar too high. So instead they give you a drug.

There is a tool for high cholesterol and hypertension and then there is diet. When we talk about a plant-based diet being the most optimal what we mean is that when you switch you will be able to declare your medical dependence. If the goal is to get off your medication and not see doctors all the time, then aiming for an optimal diet is what I call success. So the differentiation between a goal and success is crucial. You need to set your goal and know how you define success."

Here's a Bonus Tip:"Do what I call 'The Dailies' which is to take an inventory. Are you able to cook for yourself today? Answer Yes or No. Are you in need of a Netflix and ice cream night? People think you have to be good all the time. But that's not the case. Most people have a Sunday cheat day and that works for them, but for others, it's a slippery slope. Do you think that every time you eat a donut its a runaway train? Then put it all on Sunday [and make it the relaxed eating day] so it is not something that takes down the whole ship. But for me, I think you should give yourself permission to cheat, and not stress, because if you should understand it's a treat, and not an all-day everyday food choice it's easy to get back on track. So maybe get rid of the anxiety we sometimes get around eating that donut.

"So if you have a cup of coffee, did you also have a cup of water to balance it out. Caffeine and salt both lead to dehydration. So you need to keep an inventory of your day and ask yourself: Have I had enough water today? And if not, the question is what is your strategy for getting water into your diet. You can drink more or you can choose high-water foods or enjoy some sparkling water. I now have a Camelback hydration system, and I drink all day from it. So now my daily intake of water went from 3/4 of a liter to 3 liters. I have it all the time because I love the straw. iI's my new purse. Anything you can do to make life easier for yourself, just do it."

And I also do drink Lemon Water first thing every morning. Studies show that having it within 30 minutes of eating is beneficial to your digestion. So now I do that every day.

The dailies are the things you do every day, And they are the difference between short-term success and longer-term success.Give yourself a daily assessment. It's a mindfulness activity as well. Without saying meditateI would say be thoughtful about your food plan daily.

Suzi Gerber is a chef and the founder of the Plant-Based Gourmet. To pre-order her new cookbook, Plantbased Gourmet: Vegan Cuisine for the Home Chef, clickhere.

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Heres Exactly What Kate Hudson Eats in a Day to Stay in Shape at 41 – Prevention.com

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:57 pm

Kate Hudsons diet is all about balance. After she had her youngest daughter, Rani, she was more rigid and followed a Weight Watchers program (shes a partner for the brand), but now, she embraces flexibility and grace. I like living my lifeIm not highly regimented, she told SELF in 2016. I want to indulge! I want to do things that are not necessarily healthy sometimes.

That said, she still tries to start most mornings with celery juice, and always incorporates nutritious choices. In a new video for Harpers Bazaar, the 41-year-old actress broke down exactly what she eats in a day and her general mindset when it comes to fueling her body.

I do not eat first thing in the morning, she said in the video. After drinking water, she makes a b-line to the juicer. If anybody does celery juice on an empty stomach they know why, she added with a smirk. Cause its a joyous morning activity. (Keep the juicer close and the bathroom closergot it!)

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This is typically one of two meals: two soft-boiled eggs with sourdough, butter, avocado, olive oil, and sea salt or oatmeal with almond butter and banana, and maybe some blueberries, some maple syrup, cinnamon, chia seeds, she added. Shell also throw some type of nut in the mixwalnuts or almonds. Walnuts areI feel like theyre underrated, she scoffed. I feel like more people use almonds or cashews but a walnut? A walnut in your oatmeal is really yummy.

A smoothie for me would be like a protein-based drink. I like the chocolatey type flavors, like banana and almond butter and chocolate, she said. (Hudson actually just launched her own line of nutritional powders.)

If its a salad Ill eat anything really, she added, but a chopped salad is her favorite. Here in L.A., La Scala is like a staple and they do the most amazing chopped salad; I do extra salami, no cheese, cucumbers, no tomatoes, basil and extra dressing.

I always try to find at least a half-hour to work out. In fact, today I didnt work out and its getting late. And Ill still find time to work out, she said. Hudson told SELF that she likes to switch it up (Change is my constant.), but dancing and Pilates are her two favorite ways to move. Nothing, literally nothing, makes me feel like Im back to my body more than Pilates, she added.

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Chips and salsa. Anytime Im like, Oh, Im kind of not fitting into my jeans, its usually because Ive been on a big chips and salsa kick, she explained. And Simple Mills makes an amazing cheddar almond flour cheddar. Its like a Cheez-It, but healthy. Thats big in our house.

Which means she often eats early. Rani eats around 5:30 but then my boys will eat around six so I try to get everybody to do between 5:30 and 6:00, she said. One of her favorite easy meals to cook is chicken with nutmeg gravy and rice. Its shallots, its lemon, fresh herbs that you put in there and you kind of brown the chicken in the oven, she said. It sounds extensive but it's actually simple. You make like this nutmeg gravy and rice and its so insanely yummy.

And she wont count calories while reading the menu. If I want to go out and eat at a restaurant with amazing food, Ill do that, like, once a week where Im not thinking about it, she told SELF.

If Im in a health mode its sparkling water all day long. If Im not on a health kick, which happens every other week, I might do a pre-dinner cocktaila martini or Ill do a Moscow mule, she explained. Sometimes Ill do some tequila. If Im feeling really fancy, I do love a Negroni and I love something called Boulevardier. Its bourbon and campari. Cocktails are good but Im a good responsible cocktail person. Like Ill go a good two weeks and be like, Oh, I havent had a cocktail.

But it has to be dairy-free. My late night snack is always going to be in the ice cream department, she said. And as much as Id love it to be like an old school Haagen-Dazs, they do great oat milk ice creams now. So I try to stay non-dairy because its a little bit better for me. And mint chip I love because its refreshing. But I really like a dulce de leche type with chocolate chips.

Because her routine is always changing, Hudson appreciates being part of wellness communities that keep her in line. Ive always said that community is essential to wellness, thats why Fabletics is a community, thats why Ive partnered with WW, which has an amazing community of members who support each other, she recently told E! News. Your communityno matter who it iscan help you find balance! Dont expect yourself to be a super-human! Its just not possible.

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World Heart Day 2020: 5 Diet And Lifestyle Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy Post COVID – NDTV Food

Posted: September 29, 2020 at 10:57 pm

World Heart Day 2020 also aims to raise awareness about rising heart ailments.

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World Heart Day is celebrated on29th September globally and there's no better time to discuss how our lifestyle and diet choicesaffect our health in a big way. Lifestyle choices, we all know, is the only way to keep ourselves healthy. It is very true for heart's health too. The steep increase in non-communicable diseases in recent decades has been attributed to poor choices that we make daily. Intake of foods that are unhealthy, nutrient-free, sugary as well as full of saturated, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, smoking and stress have adverse effects on your heart. A recent study has shown that by just improving our lifestyle choices, we can reduce the risk of heart-related diseases by 50%.

World Heart Day 2020 aimsto encourage a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating habits. One of the objectives is to also raise awareness about the importance of engaging in physical activity to reduce the risk of heart diseases. According to the World Heart Federation, this yearin the light of the Coronavirus pandemic,the theme of World heart day is '#UseHeart to beat cardiovascular disease'. World Heart Federation stresses on the fact that in the time of COVID-19, CVD patients are faced with a double-edged threat. They are not just more at risk of developing severe forms of the virus, but they may also be afraid to seek ongoing care for their hearts. Thus, taking care of our hearts right now is more important than ever.

Heart-related diseases (cardiovascular diseases) are on the rise globally and India is right at the forefront. Today, when we are facing a pandemic, there are certain limitations that we face to achieve a healthy lifestyle, so how do we protect our heart? Let me take you through easy things that will improve your overall health and keep your heart in top shape.

Healthy food is basically food made with fresh ingredients, less oil and salt. Very easy to achieve right now, especially when we are eating home-cooked food. Let me detail this using the 5 food groups:

- Whole grains should make up at least half your grain servings. So, ensure that two major meals contain whole grains in the form of millets, parboiled rice/ brown rice, multigrain flour. Keep the refined for one meal. Whole grain fibre is the most effective in controlling Lipids, as a number of researches have shown

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World Heart Day 2020:Whole grain fibre is the most effective in controlling Lipids.

- Protein: Choose healthy plant-based protein sources like legumes, nuts and seeds. Whole dals like rajmah, lobia, chickpeas come with lots of fibre, heart protective minerals and phytonutrients. They add satiety to the meal preventing overeating and keep the food longer in our system - meaning you avoid binging. Proteins are also the cornerstone for a healthy immune system. Add one protein to every meal. Other than whole dals, egg, chicken breast, and fish made in less oil are also healthy.

- Oils and Fats: Choose healthy oils from peanut, rice bran, and sunflower. Change the oil source every month or two. Plant-based oils are good sources of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, poly-unsaturated fats and are also low in saturated fats. Adding a mustard oil or sesame oil in combination to the above makes it perfect. Quantity of 500mls/person, including all sources of added oil, is the thumb rule!

- Vegetables and Fruits: Fresh seasonal, locally-grown vegetables are freely available. Fill up half your plate with different colours daily. They add fibre and phytonutrients that protect the heart from degeneration and keep it healthy. Rich in antioxidants, they protect the heart from oxidative stress. Whole fruits are where the health is. Fresh juices leave out a lot of nutrients and packaged juices add extra sugar calories.

World Heart Day 2020:Rich in antioxidants, fruits and veggies protect the heart from oxidative stress.

- Milk and Milk Products: Best source of calcium, which is an important nutrient for heart muscle health, drinking two glasses of fat free or double toned milk is necessary. Dahi, the fermented form of milk, is rich in probiotics, which keep our gut healthy and also add up to a healthy heart and lower Lipids.

In conclusion: While planning a major meal, make sure that you have at least one component from a minimum of four food groups. For snacks, choose proteins over carbs and roasted over fried. Avoid anything that is packet, because you will invariably add extra sodium and fat into your day.

Do stationary aerobic exercises daily for at least 30 minutes unless contraindicated by your doctor.

- Working from home: Walk and talk. Use every opportunity to walk at home.

- Chair Yoga: Do your stretches while working, it will keep you from feeling crampy.

- Count your steps: 10,000 is a good target for the day. 15,000 is where you start to protect your heart. If you are nowhere near this, no need to worry. Start today, walk at one spot, increase your steps every 2-3 days.

I would not advice you to go out or join a gym just yet, but all of the above are achievable at home.

World Heart Day 2020: One can do simple exercises at home.

Deprivation of sleep has a direct effect on heart health, irrespective of other risk factors. While staying at home, we may have got into a habit of sleeping during the day and staying awake at night. You may be getting 7-8 hours of sleep, but the circadian clock in our brain works on solar time, so night is when it matters the most.

World Heart Day 2020:Deprivation of sleep has a direct effect on heart health.

There are variou reasons to get stressed - from the scare of getting infected to job uncertainty and to being away from friends and family. All of these things may add up to the list and you may hamper your heart health too. Take control, talk to family and friends, talk to a life coach if necessary, but work on your feelings (reasons for stress) before they get the better of your heart.

Take any medications prescribed religously and reach out to your doctor, if required. Even a video consultation will be good.

It is very important to take care of our body and mind during these Covid times. Eat healthy and maintain a sustainale lifestyle to keep your body, mind and soul happy.

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About Rupali DattaRupali Datta is a Clinical Nutritionist and has worked in leading corporate hospitals. She has created and lead teams of professionals to deliver clinical solutions for patients across all medical specialties including critical care. She is a member of the Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

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