'Obesity increases risk of Alzheimer's disease even among middle-aged'

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On World Alzheimer's Day (September 21), medical practitioners have raised concerns over growing cases of obesity, and its impact on rising instances of dementia.

Hyderabad, Sep 21: On World Alzheimer's Day (September 21), medical practitioners have raised concerns over growing cases of obesity, and its impact on rising instances of dementia.

It is a widely known fact that obesity is the source of all diseases and mid-life obesity is an established risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.

"Being overweight or obese negatively affects brain health, especially in the regions most vulnerable to the effects of Alzheimer's disease. This could potentially exacerbate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease should it develop," said Dr Haritha Koganti, Consultant Neurologist, KIMS Hospitals.

Studies showed that, in overweight or obese people who had no or mild cognitive impairment, the more excess weight they carried, the greater their levels of brain cell loss and the lower their brain blood flow, the doctor said.

According to Dr Manoj Vasireddy, Consultant Neurologist, Amor Hospitals, lack of regular exercises or physical activities impacts the brain functions and could slow down its performance in the longer run. "Slowing of brain function is a serious concern and could lead to dementia. Obesity among the middle-aged population is a serious concern, which is causing Alzheimer's disease in our society," he said.

"Obesity is known to induce leptin and insulin resistance among people. Leptin is a peptide hormone synthesized in adipose tissue that mainly regulates food intake. While leptin, via negative feedback, decreases the insulin release and enhances tissue sensitivity to it, leading to glucose uptake for energy utilization or storage, and chronic low grade inflammation in blood vessels of various organs including brain," said Dr Gowri Shankar Bapanapalli, Consultant General Physician, SLG Hospitals.

According to Dr Suresh Reddy, Consultant Neurology, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, overweight or obese throughout a person's lifetime lowers the brain's resilience to the damaging effects of the disease. Hence, it is important that every individual maintains an active physical life, which would ensure their brain receives sufficient nourishment to ensure proper functioning.

There's still no cure for Alzheimer's disease, which is why it's important to take as many precautions as possible from an early age to prevent the likelihood of developing it, he added.

(IANS)

LoP Jayanarayan Mishra Hits Out At State Govt Over 5T Secy's Chopper Rides

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Bhubaneswar, Sept 28: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jayanarayan Mishra on Thursday, the fifth day of Odisha Assembly's Monsoon session, hit out at the State government over 5T Secretary's chopper rides.

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, LoP Mishra said, "We have sought any answer on spending on choppers. But the CM said, in the last three and half years Rs 40 crore was spent on the chopper. The CM should give the details of money spent on security arrangements."

"Why helicopter was used by the 5T Secretary to attend Pallahara MLA's wedding and the 11th-day ceremony of Talcher MLA's father?" he wanted to know.

"How did the 5T Secretary use the helicopter booked in Minister Pradip Amat's name to travel to Cuttack?" Mishra asked.
The LoP also criticised the Naveen government citing Congress government's tenure in the state.
"How can a person be the CMO? Does CM mean a particular person? The government has been outsourced here. During Congress government, there was a super CM and a Secretary is the super Chief Minister," Mishra said.

Similarly, leader of the Congress Legislative Party Narasingha Mishra slammed the State government over several protests at Lower PMG.

"The government in the House says that the CMO is going to several districts to address people's grievances but why is it not hearing people's plight at Lower PMG?" Mishra said.

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MS Swaminathan, Father Of India’s Green Revolution, Passes Away

by Utkalika Mohanty

Chennai, September 28: Renowned Agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution MS Swaminathan, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 98.

Swaminathan was an eminent agricultural scientist who headed the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Taramani, Chennai.

Born on August 7, 1925, in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district, Swaminathan was instrumental in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s low-income farmers produce more yield.

He was known as the "Father of Economic Ecology" by the United Nations Environment Programme.

Swaminathan is survived by his three daughters Soumya Swaminathan, Madhura Swaminathan, and Nitya Swaminathan.

In 1987, Swaminathan was awarded the first World Food Prize in recognition of his monumental contributions.

He was also awarded by Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1971 and the Albert Einstein World Science Award in 1986.

(ANI)

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Man dies after being hit by unknown vehicle in Mayurbhanj

by Manoj Jena

Mayurbhanj: Man dies after being hit by unknown vehicle

Baripada, Sept 28: In a tragic incident, a man died after getting hit by an unknown vehicle at Nuchipada National Highway (NH) in the Jaleswar area in Mayurbhanj district late on Wednesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Gurubha Deuri, a resident of Nichuapada village.

According to the information, Gurubha was walking on the NH when an speeding unknown vehicle hit him and fled from the spot. The locals have alleged that Gurubha died on the spot.

Also Read: Bhadrak: Man Jumps Into River With Minor Daughter; Search Operation Underway

'The cases of "Hit and run" are increasing in the area and the police is not even doing routine patrolling due to which the locals are feeling unsafe walking on the road' said the locals.

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