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Personality dictates body weight ISLAMABAD APP
Personality traits may play key roles in body weight. Researchers examined data compiled over 50 years on nearly 2,000 generally healthy and highly educated people in America to determine how their personalities might affect their weight and body mass index. The participants were assessed on the so-called big five personality traits openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism-as well as 30 subcategories of these traits. They were also weighed and measured over the course of the study, BBC reported. Although people tend to gain weight as they age, the study found those who are impulsive were the most likely to be overweight. People who scored in the top 10 percent on impulsivity weighed an average of 22 pounds more than those in the bottom 10 percent. Previous research has found that impulsive individuals are prone to binge eating and alcohol consumption. These behavioural patterns may contribute to weight gain over time. It was found that people who are impulsive, cynical, competitive or aggressive were more likely to be overweight. And those who are highly neurotic and less conscientious are likely to see their weight go through many ups and downs. Individuals with this constellation of traits tend to give in to temptation and lack the discipline to stay on track amid difficulties or frustration. To maintain a healthy weight, it is typically necessary to have a healthy diet and a sustained programme of physical activity, both of which require commitment and restraint. Such control may be difficult for highly impulsive individuals. Those who are risk takers, antagonistic, cynical, competitive and aggressive also had greater weight gain. On the flip side, it was found that conscientious people are typically thinner and their weight did not trigger changes in personality during adulthood. The pathway from personality traits to weight gain is complex and probably includes physiological mechanisms, in addition to behavioural ones. further research is however needed so that by more clearly identifying the association between personality and obesity, more tailoured treatments can be developed. for example, lifestyle and exercise interventions that are done in a group setting may be more effective for extroverts than for introverts.
RAWALPINDI: A vendor displays sugarcanes to attract customers at his roadside setup. inp
Work on Mareer Chowk widening project to begin soon RAWALPINDI
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ONSTRUCTION work on the Mareer Chowk widening project would be started soon after the release of funds and final approval from the government as the PC-I of the project has been sent to the government. District Coordination Officer (DCO), Saqib Zafar said the work on first phase of the mega project of Chur Chowk widening has been started which would be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 475 million. The work for widening of Peer Wadhai Mor would be started in second phase which would be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 1650 million. Zafar said with the special development funds from Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif as a part of the city package, various mega development projects had been completed while construction work on some projects is continuing and few new projects are in the pipeline. He said the flyover on Chandni Chowk had been completed with the
cost of Rs 1.26 billion and the widening of Roads from both sides at Chuhar Chowk has been started. This road would be made signal free. Similarly, the underpass on Pirwedhai Mor to connect the traffic of G.T. Road from Taxila side with I.J. Principal Road would be started soon after the receiving the development funds from the government. THALASSAeMIA Week BeGINS: The weeklong activities to create awareness among masses for prevention and treatment of the thalassaemia disease and encourage patients to involve in normal life activities would start here from today (Wednesday). The Thalassaemia Week is being arranged by Thalassaemia Awareness and Protection in Pakistan (TAPP), Thalassamia federation of Pakistan, Cure to Children, Jameela Sultana foundation, Thalassaemia Welfare Society and some educational institutions of twin cities ofIslamabad and Rawalpindi. Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder in which human body does not produce adequate amount of Hemoglobin in the red blood cells resulting into severe anemia. Children suffering from the diseases re-
quire blood transfusion every month to save their lives in addition to treatment for iron overload due to the excessive number of transfusions. “The weeklong activities would commence with a cooking competition to be held at Islamabad Model College for Girls f-7/2 in which female girls of Major would participate,” President TAPP Ayesha Abid said. She added an essay Competition would be held on May 3 at Rifah International University Rawalpindi in which the thalassaemics would exhibit their skills by writing on `thalassaemia-free Pakistan.’ On May 4, a painting competition among the Thalassaemia patients would be organized at Thalassaemia Welfare Society Rawalpindi. The Society has already started pasting informative stickers on vehicles for awareness among the people. As part of weeklong activities, a two-day conference would also be held on May 5 and 6 at International Islamic Medical College Rawalpindi. Talking to APP, Principal IIMC Masood Anwar said the two-day event would be addressed by doctors, patients their parents and executives of civil society organizations working for awareness and prevention of Thalassaemia.
reconstruction of footpath demanded RAWALPINDI oNLINE
The footpath at sixth road Satellite Town has been in dilapidated condition for several years and causing inconvenience for the people. The broken footpath leading towards Siddiqui Chowk is creating problems, especially for students going to their schools and colleges. The footpath is situated in thickly populated area of Satellite Town while the residents of the area used the footpath for walk and jogging purpose but fractured footpath is causing inconvenience for them. The footpath was reconstructed several times, but due to use of substandard material, it gets damaged again and again. The residents say they had been using the way for two years and found the footpath always in broken condition while scattered bricks and sand cause inconvenience for them. They added that the broken footpath gives clumsy and embarrassing look to the diplomatic enclave. The people have demanded of the administration to reconstruct the footpath on priority basis and ensure use of standard material.
Poor sanitation causes diseases RAWALPINDI oNLINE
ISLAMABAD: Activists of Defence of Human Rights and relatives of missing persons pack their luggage after the end of their protest outside the National Press Club. online
The poor cleanliness system and clogged sewerage lines in Cantonment Board, Chaklala, are causing different diseases in the area. The residents of Chaklala Scheme-3, Dhoke Chiragh Deen, Purani Tahli Mohry, Ghousia Chowk, Dhary Hassanabad, Lala Aar, Tulsa Chowk, Chamanzar, Gulshan Safi Chungi Number 22 and Harley Street complained that heaps of garbage remained scattered in the area. Ali, a resident of Gulshan Safi Chungi No 22, complained that sewerage lines are clogged and uncovered gutters are oozing and are spreading smell. The poor cleanliness system is
causing eye diseases, typhoid and other diseases amongst the children of the colony. The residents have urged the authorities concerned to ensure cleanliness system in the area. Heaps of garbage in Jinnah Super Market are providing favourable conditions for the growth of dengue mosquito and increasing the chance of spreading dengue virus in the city. The residents are concerned about the poor cleanliness conditions in this market as the CDA staff collects and throws the garbage on the roadside. According to traders, they pay substantial revenue to the CDA, but the management is playing with the lives of traders and the commuters.