Sweet Beverages Daily By Either Partner May Reduce Chances of Pregnancy

Those trying their chances at pregnancy take note. According to a latest study, one or more sugar sweetened beverage everyday by either partner may significantly bring down the couple's chances of pregnancy. "We found positive associations between intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and lower fertility, which were consistent after controlling for many other factors, including obesity, caffeine intake, alcohol, smoking, and overall diet quality," said a researcher.

"Couples planning a pregnancy might consider limiting their consumption of these beverages, especially because they are also related to other adverse health effects," said the lead author of the study.

The researchers said that, identifying these modifiable risk factors early may provide couples a better chance at conception. A certain dietary tweaks may go a long way in helping couples to conceive and reduce the psychological stress and financial hardship related to fertility treatments.

Researchers surveyed 3,828 women and 1,045 of their male partners,for this Study. 

For the analysis, participants completed a comprehensive baseline survey on medical history, lifestyle factors, and diet, including their intake of sugar-sweetened beverages. Post this, female participants were made to answer a follow-up questionnaire every two months for up to 12 months or until pregnancy occurred.

The findings revealed that both female and male intake of sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with 20 per cent reduced fecundability, the average monthly probability of conception.
Researchers also stated that females who were consuming at least one soda per day had 25 per cent lower fecundability; male consumption was associated with 33 per cent lower fecundability.

Not just this. Intake of energy drinks have also been linked larger reductions in fertility .However it must be noted that that the findings were based on small numbers of consumers, hence concrete conclusions cannot be drawn as far as the link between sugary drinks and infertility is concerned.

"Given the high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages consumed by reproductive-aged couples in North America, these findings could have important public health implications," researchers said.

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Bask in morning sun to shed kilos

A new study has found that you can manage your weight by basking in morning sunlight.

The researchers claimed that people exposed to morning sunlight are more thinner than those who get sunlight in afternoon.

The study done by researchers from Northwestern University found that the timing, intensity and duration of your exposure to light during the day determines your weight.

"The earlier this light exposure occurred during the day, the lower individuals' body mass index," said co-lead author Kathryn Reid, research associate professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

"The later the hour of moderately bright light exposure, the higher a person's BMI," Reid said.

He added that morning light exposure's influence on body weight was independent of an individual's physical activity level, caloric intake, sleep timing, age or season and it makes up for about 20 per cent of a person's BMI.

"Light is the most potent agent to synchronise your internal body clock that regulates circadian rhythms, which in turn also regulate energy balance," said study senior author Phyllis C Zee.
"The message is that you should get more bright light between 8 am and noon," Zee said.

The scientists claimed about 20 to 30 minutes of morning light is enough to affect BMI, 
"If a person doesn't get sufficient light at the appropriate time of day, it could de-synchronise your internal body clock, which is known to alter metabolism and can lead to weight gain," Zee said.

"Light is a modifiable factor with the potential to be used in weight management programmes," Reid said.

"Just like people are trying to get more sleep to help them lose weight, perhaps manipulating light is another way to lose weight," Reid added. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE.

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