Suburb March 2019

Energy
drinks are heavily
sweetened and easy to
drink, which appeals to
younger demographic but
can create health havoc
in the body.
blood pressures. They should use caution
and judgment before consuming an energy
drink.
5. Insomnia: Energy drinks do a good job
of keeping people awake, but when abused
they can cause people to num sleep
altogether
6. Vomiting: Consumption of too many
energy drinks can lead to nausea and
vomiting leading to severe dehydration at
times.
7. Type 2 Diabetes: Energy drinks are high
in sugar; which can lead to type 2 diabetes
Downing energy drinks may have adverse
reactions ranging from heart palpitations to
“
Energy drinks are
emerging as a
public health threat and
are increasingly
consumed by youth
internationally. It
contains high levels of
caffeine, sugar, and
novel ingredients, and
are often marketed
through youth-oriented
media and venues.
chest pain to seizures also. Overall, when
drunk solo and in moderation, energy
drinks can be fairly safe products. s
With inputs from Dr Devender Taneja, senior
physician with specialisation in treatment of
diabetes and cardiac management.
G-NEWS
Travelling
Auto-Art
Cartist Yatra, a
travelling art
exhibition,
conceptualiz
ed by Jaipurbased
vintage car
restorer and art
enthusiast Himanshu
Jangid, reached Gurgaon
after travelling through
Indore, Ahmedabad,
Goa, Bengaluru,
Vishakhapatnam,
Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata
and Lucknow. The Yatra
has had around 120
artists participating in the
three-day art-meets-car
event.
Covering the distance of
9100 kilometres and 21
cities with a single
agenda –Unite India
there were eight
painted cars
travelling through
various cities of
India.