Gallic Acid Protects Against Immobilization Stress-Induced Changes In Wistar Rats

Background: Stress triggers a wide range of body changes. Herbal medicines are rich in non specific antistress agents.Purpose: The present study was carried out to evaluate the antistress effect of gallic acid (GA), a naturally occurring plant phenol, on immobilization induced-stress in male albino Wistar rats.Methods: The immobilization stress was induced in rats by putting the rats in 20 cm Ч 7 cm plastic tubes for 2 h/day for 21 days. Rats were post orally treated with GA at a dose of 10 mg/kg body weight via intragastric intubations.Results:Treatment with GA significantly increased the food intake, body weight, organ weight (spleen, testis and brain) and the significant reduction was found in weight of liver, kidney, heart and adrenal glands, which was altered in stressed rats. GA also significantly reduced the elevated levels of plasma glucose, plasma and tissue cholesterol (CHL), triglycerides (TG), Low Density Lipid (LDL), Very Low Density Lipid (VLDL) and also significantly increased the level of High Density Lipid (HDL). A significant decrease in hematological parameters like RBC count, total and differential WBC count was also found which were increased in immobilization stress.Conclusion: GA prevented the stress-induced physiological, biochemical and hematological changes, indicating the preventive effect against stress

The Light of a Single Candle ; A Study of Mama in Lorraine Hansberry’s Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry in the character of Mama in Raisin in the Sun presents positive solutions for feministic issues She has proved that God is the ultimate solution for life s problems Mama is blessed with a spirit of love and deep faith which enables her to live a life of self sacrifice free of grudges and bitterness Her total surrender and the unshakable faith are grounded in the faithfulness of God and the immutability of His word She suffers pain but her faith in God enables her to deal with pain in such a way that it does not make her bitter but makes her bette

Sustainable Livelihoods for Elderly in India: Insights from Elders\u27 Self-Help Groups and National Education Policy 2020

The ageing population in India is increasing, which has led to an urgent need for sustainable livelihood opportunities for the elderly. This paper aims to identify the opportunities and constraints towards achieving sustainable livelihoods for India\u27s elderly population. Additionally, in this context, this paper attempts to explore the role of the new education policy of India 2020 (NEP, 2020) in enhancing the sustainable livelihoods of older adults in India. This review paper uses a qualitative approach to analyze the existing literature on elderly livelihoods in India and the provisions mentioned in the NEP 2020 to understand the challenges and opportunities related to elderly livelihoods. The review finds that along with many challenges, also there are several positive opportunities exist for improving livelihoods, such as skill development programs offered by the Government and Non-Governmental agencies. The New Education Policy of India (NEP-2020) has several provisions that can positively impact the livelihoods of the elderly population, the policy\u27s emphasis on lifelong learning, vocational education and training, digital literacy, and intergenerational learning can enable older adults to remain active and productive members of society, in addition to, several pension and saving schemes, and community-based initiatives, i.e., Elders\u27 Self-Help Groups (ESHGs).&nbsp