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TOI Health News Morning Briefing | AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine, West Nile fever outbreak, pregnancy guide for summer season, fitness tips and more – Times of India

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing | AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine, West Nile fever outbreak, pregnancy guide for summer season, fitness tips and more – Times of India
AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine worldwide
AstraZeneca, the British pharmaceutical firm, is presently pulling its COVID vaccine from global circulation. This action follows months after the company acknowledged, for the first time in court records, the potential for a rare and hazardous side effect associated with the vaccine. The withdrawal request was submitted on March 5 and became effective this Tuesday, as reported.
“Have disclosed all side effects in packaging”: Serum Institute of India
In response to the side effects of the vaccine, the Serum Institute of India has said that they have disclosed all the rare to very rare side effects in its packaging since 2021.”We fully understand the ongoing concerns and it’s crucial to emphasize our commitment to transparency and safety. From the outset, we have disclosed all rare to very rare side effects, including Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, in the packaging insert in 2021,” the SII spokesperson said.
West Nile fever spreads in Kerala
In three districts of Kerala—Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Thrissur—more than 10 cases of West Nile fever, transmitted by the Culex species of mosquitoes, have been reported. Responding to the increase in infections, the State Health Department has issued an alert and directed authorities to intensify pre-monsoon cleaning efforts.
7 diseases linked to asthma
Although asthma is a common respiratory condition marked by airway inflammation and narrowing, it often coexists with other illnesses, worsening symptoms and complicating treatment.
Summer pregnancy survival guide
Attention expecting mothers! With rising temperatures, it’s essential to focus on your health for a comfortable experience during the sunny season. Keep hydrated by consuming water-rich foods such as watermelon and cucumber. Take shelter indoors during the hottest hours to prevent fatigue. When outdoors, protect yourself from the sun’s rays with loose clothing and sunscreen.
Best diet to give children for their eyes
Consuming a balanced diet is crucial for the growth of a child. The developing eye requires specific micronutrients like vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and zinc. Deficiency in these nutrients can lead to various eye conditions such as keratomalacia and night blindness due to lack of vitamin A, repeated bleeds in the conjunctiva due to vitamin C deficiency, and impaired brain development due to essential fatty acid deficiency.
Easy tips to increase walking speed
Speeding up your walking can enhance calorie burning, enhance cardiovascular health, and make your walks more effective. Whether you’re walking for fitness, transportation, or daily errands, here are some simple pointers to help you increase your walking speed.
5 warning signs of ovarian cyst to know
Ovarian cysts, characterized by fluid-filled or solid sacs forming within or on the ovary’s surface, are frequent occurrences in women of reproductive age. Often, these cysts go unnoticed and resolve independently without any symptoms or complications. Nonetheless, specific warning signals should not be disregarded, as they may signify a more significant problem necessitating medical intervention.
While walking do these 3 exercises to lose arm fat
Regardless of whether you’re walking outdoors, on a treadmill, or simply around the house, we’ve compiled a list of arm exercises that you can integrate into your walks. Remember to proceed at your own pace and prioritize walking over arm movements. Focus on maintaining balance and controlling your upper body. To engage your core and enhance stability while walking, draw your navel towards your spine.

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Teenagers can exercise at Planet Fitness over the summer for free

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Teenagers can exercise at Planet Fitness over the summer for free

BATON ROUGE – Starting June 1, teens ages 14-19 can work out for free at their home Planet Fitness locations. 

By preregistering through PF’s Summer Pass program, teenagers can stay active throughout the summer with no additional fees. 

The program will run through the end of August. Planet Fitness has run its summer program for four years. 

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At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates ‘Effective’ Core Exercise for ‘Menopausal Belly’

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At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates ‘Effective’ Core Exercise for ‘Menopausal Belly’
  • Denise Austin, 67, shared an exercise to target “menopausal belly.”
  • The fitness pro demonstrated a core exercise to address the “stubborn” area.
  • She explained that the standing move targets the “entire core.”

Losing weight after menopause can be difficult, especially losing belly fat. Luckily, fitness pro Denise Austin is here to help. Austin has shared her top menopause tips in the past and is now demonstrating one of her favorite menopause exercises for toning abs and targeting “menopausal belly.”

“I know how tough that stubborn menopause belly can be, I’ve been through it and still [am] trying my best to stay fit and healthy!!! Core muscles are so important to keep strong…I just want to encourage you to try and be consistent! That is key to feeling better…just keep moving,” Austin captioned her video. “Here’s a Menopause ab exercise that’s simple but effective!! Plus, it’s easy and it’s a standing exercise that works your entire core—abs, obliques, back, and shoulders! Stand up and try with me today! Engage those abs!!!! It’s also great for circulation too!!!! Love you girls…we are all in this together!!!!! Xoxo”

In the video, Austin explains that the standing move is called a “wood chop.” To begin, she stands with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart before bending her right knee towards the ground, clasping her hands out in front of her, and reaching them towards her front foot, both knees forming 90-degree angles. Then, she stands up, reaching her arms overhead on the opposite side of her body. “Tighten up those abs. Push down and reach up!” she explains. “Drive through your heel to your hip. Do this 30 times on each side.”

While Austin performs this move without equipment, we bet you could easily amplify the exercise by holding a single hand weight to add even more strength training.

Austin’s followers loved the simple, informative video. “So right Denise—as you always say, use it or lose it👏” one fan commented. “Omg yes…menopause belly. I never thought I’d hit that so young. So important to talk about 💕” another added.

But what is a “menopausal belly,” anyway? Many women going through menopause experience a shift in hormones causing belly fat, also known as “hormonal belly.” Many hormones can do this, but for women in menopause, estrogen is often the culprit. The body experiences a decline in estrogen with the onset of menopause which can “create a shift in body composition which favors fat distribution towards the center of the body, around the abdomen,” Krista Gonzales, M.D., endocrinologist and educator at Pritikin Longevity Center previously told Prevention.

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No matter the cause of your belly fat, it’s important to note that you can’t pick and choose where you lose weight on your body. A balanced approach including cardio, nutritious eating habits, and weight training can all help you lose weight overall. Adding effective core exercises (like this one from Austin) can help tone a targeted area.

If you’re looking for more of Austin’s top cardio and core moves, check out our favorites below.

Shannen Zitz is an Assistant Editor at Prevention, where she covers all things lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and relationships. Previously the Editorial Assistant at Prevention, she graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor’s degree in English. If she’s not reading or writing, you can probably find her frequenting the skincare and makeup forums on Reddit or hogging the squat rack at the gym.

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