HOUSING STARTS DOWN IN TORONTO,RISE IN VANCOUVER IN OCTOBER

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MAZDA UNVEILS KAI CONCEPTAND VISION COUPE

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HIROSHIMA - Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled two concept mod-els, the Mazda KAI CONCEPT and the Mazda VISION COUPE at the45th Tokyo Motor Show recently. Organized by the Japan AutomobileManufacturers Association. The Mazda KAI CONCEPT compact hatch-back heralds a new generation of Mazda cars. Featuring the next-generation SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine, SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architec-ture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language, themodel embodies the technology, engineering and design conceptsthat will define the next generation of Mazda cars.Refinements in all areas of dynamic performance have produced adramatically quieter, more comfor table ride and an enhanced per for-mance feel. The KAI CONCEPT features muscular, solid propor tionsand its form is brought to life by a delicate flow of reflections over thebody sides. The VISION COUPE represents Mazda's design vision fornext-generation models; a more mature expression of KODO appliesa Japanese aesthetic to achieve more elegant and premium styling.The exterior features a "one motion" form that exudes a sense of speed andthe interior combines three-dimensional depth with a strong longitudinalaxis to create a relaxed space that maintains a sense of speed.

Canadian housing star ts rose to 223k units in October (on aseasonally adjusted annualized basis), up from 219k units inSeptember. The 6-month moving average increased to 217k(previously 215k).The increase was concentrated in the multi-unit segment, withstar ts up 12.5% month-on-month, following a decrease during themonth prior.Meanwhile, single-family star ts fell by 17% in October. Ontario (-18k) continued to be a weak spot, with homebuilding activitydeclining sharply for a second consecutive month. Star ts in Ontarioare now down nearly 40% from August's robust level. On theflipside, B.C. (+16k) and Quebec (+8k) recorded solid increasesin new home construction. Housing star ts in Toronto (-7k) alsodeclined for a second straight month while star ts in Vancouvernearly doubled, reaching a 12-month high. The gains in Vancouverwere driven by the multi-unit segment.Key Implications" Ontario might be a weak spot, but healthy activity else-where helped star ts pick up in October. And, with the 6-monthmoving average holding well-above the 200k mark, activityremains at quite healthy levels.

" Going forward, the impact of recent interest rate hikes -plus a strong possibility of another early next year - combined withthe recently announced B20 regulations which could also weigh ondemand, will likely lead to fur ther declines in new home construc-tion in the coming quar ters. Indeed, we expect star ts to graduallytrend down toward the 190k mark over the next year, roughlyconsistent with demographic demand.

VITAMIN D MAY BOOSTRECOVERY IN BURN PATIENTSLONDON, (IANS) Patients with severe burns who have higherlevels of Vitamin D recover more successfully than those withlower levels, researchers claimed to have found. A study that isclaimed to be the first to investigate the role of Vitamin D inrecovery from burn injuries suggests that Vitamin D supplemen-tation may be a simple and cost-effective treatment to enhanceburn healing, the researchers said. "Major burn injury severelyreduces Vitamin D levels and adding this vitamin back may be asimple, safe and cost-effective way to improve outcomes forburns patients, with minimal cost to NHS," said Janet Lord, Pro-fessor at the Institute of Inflammation and Aging in Birmingham.Vitamin D is known to have antibacterial actions that may helpcombat infection and therefore aid in wound healing of burn pa-tients. In order to investigate the role of Vitamin D in recoveryfrom burn injuries, researchers assessed the recovery progress,over one year, in patients with severe burns and correlated thiswith their Vitamin D levels. The study, presented at the Societyfor Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate, found thatpatients with higher levels of Vitamin D had a better prognosis,with improved wound healing, fewer complications, and lessscarring. The data also showed that burns patients tend to havelower levels of Vitamin D.

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HUMAN STEM CELLS MAY PAVE WAY FOR DIABETES TREATMENT

Poor knowledge ofbody parts mayhamper healthcareLONDON, (IANS) Researchershave found that health screeningcampaigns that target a specificorgan may lack effectiveness ifthe public have a poor knowledgeof anatomy. "Whilst many of thepublic do not have or need formalanatomical knowledge, it is ben-eficial in monitoring and explain-ing their own health," said AdamTaylor, Director of the ClinicalAnatomy Learning Centre andSenior Lecturer in Anatomy atBritain's Lancaster University.The study, published in the Jour-nal Anatomical Sciences Educa-tion, found that middle-aged non-graduates scored better thanyoung graduates in an anatomi-cal quiz given to the public by theresearchers. Members of thepublic were asked to place bodypar ts l ike the brain, cornea,lungs, liver, diaphragm, hear t,stomach, appendix, bladder, kid-neys, pancreas, gal lb ladder,spleen, adrenals, thyroid, ham-strings, biceps, triceps, quadri-ceps, cruciate l igament andAchilles tendon on a blank tem-plate of a human body.

LONDON, (IANS) Human stem cells can be used to produceinsulin-producing cells that in the future can be transplanted intodiabetes patients, a new study has shown. Globally, 415 millionpeople have been diagnosed with diabetes. These people lack theability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin, which regulates theblood sugar in the body. This can lead to a number of complicationsand in many cases be potentially fatal. The findings showed thatregulation of cell polarity is the key to the development of manyother human cell types, for example nerve cells as well fortransmitting signals in neurons.Cell polarity is the asymmetric organisation of several cellularcomponents, including its plasma membrane, cytoskeleton ororganelles. In the study, published in the journal Nature CellBiology, the researchers examined how the body creates thecomplex piping systems that transpor t fluids and gases in ourorgans to understand the machinery for instructing progenitor cellsinto their different destinies."By identifying the signals that instruct mouse progenitor cells tobecome cells that make tubes and later insulin-producing betacells, we can transfer this knowledge to human stem cells to morerobustly make beta cells," said Henrik Semb, Professor at theUniversity of Copenhagen in Denmark. The researchers discoveredthat the same signal -- the so-called epidermal growth factor (EGF)

applies to the development of human cells. "Now we can use thisknowledge to more efficiently turn human stem cells into beta cellsin the laboratory with the hope to use them to replace lost beta cellsin patients suffering from diabetes," Semb stated.

pathway - controls both the formation of pipes and beta cellsthrough polarity changes. "Therefore, the development of pancreaticprogenitor into beta cells depends on their orientation in the pipes,"the researchers explained.While the study was mainly based on tests per formed on mice, theresearchers found that the same cell maturation mechanism

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How to get body like Miss India'sNEW DELHI, (IANS) Do you turn greenwith envy when you see Miss India'shourglass figure? Here's a diet char tand workout regime that you mustfollow to attain that perfect figure.Arushi Verma, Co-Founder, FITPASS,and celebrity nutritionist NmamiAgarwal, who is the fitness guru ofMiss India World 2017 ManushiChhillar, suggest how to have a fitbody:* Don't skip breakfast: Skippingbreakfast increases hunger pangs bythe end of the day.* Eat regular meals and use smallerplates: Eating regular meals helps toreduce the temptation to snack onfood that is high in fat and sugar.* Avoid sugar, especially refinedsugar.Sample menu* Early morning: Water two to threeglasses (warm with or without lemonsqueezed)* Breakfast: Plain/unflavoured yogur twith oatmeal or wheat flakes and

fresh fruits and seeds or two to threeegg whites with avocado, carrot,beets and sweet potato.* Mid-meal: Coconut water followedby fruits.* Lunch: Quinoa/rice/chapati with abowl of vegetables and shreddedchicken/lentils.* Evening: Unsalted nuts followed byfruit or banana and fig smoothie.* Dinner: Chicken/fish (grilled/roasted) with sautéed vegetables(broccoli/carrots/beans/mush-rooms/beets).Many models have to travel and,hence, are forced to eat out. Whiletravelling, make healthy diet choices.Order foods such as grilled chickenor fish and avoid having a creamysauce along with it. Instead of a maincourse, opt for an appetiser. Alwaysorder a salad along with your meal,but choose only low fat dressings.* Practise yoga regularly: Yoga is agreat form of exercise to maintaincorrect body posture and keep

muscles toned. Apar t from provid-ing a slim figure, yoga is also benefi-cial for increasing flexibility and corestrength of your body.* Twisting: For an over-all bodywarm-up, core twisting is the mosteffective exercise to lengthen,strengthen, detox and tone your en-tire body. Being an effective cardioworkout, core twisting also helps toeliminate pain, inflammation and in-ternal scar tissue formation.* Squats: This is one exercise whichshould be par t of everyone's work-out routine -- regardless of age, gen-der or fitness goals. They're not justfor legs; they benefit the whole bodyin a multitude of ways. Apart fromtoning and maintaining thigh and bot-tom muscles, squats also help in in-creasing entire body strength andmuscle, improving circulation, get-ting rid of cellulite etc. * Run or justdance: The best way to de-stress yourbody is to go for a run or just star tdancing to your favourite tunes.

DIANA PENTY DURING FASHION DESIGNERS SHANE AND FALGUNI PEACOCK'S SHOW AT KOHLERDELHI TIMES LIFESTYLE WEEK IN NEW DELHI.

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GRAND OPENING CONTINUESMINTO'S IVY RIDGE IN WHITBY OFFERS FABULOUS INCENTIVES

The Grand Opening of Minto's Ivy Ridge in Whitby was a tremendous success. The GTA's leading developer, Minto,is building a beautiful community of Freehold Townhomes and elegant Singles in a fantastic setting, surrounded byravines and natural greenspace. Located at the intersection of Rossland Road and Thickson Road, Ivy Ridge is juststeps from schools and shopping, and minutes to downtown Whitby, GO station, marina and more.Heritage Townhomes - The Perfect Starter HomeMinto's exclusive collection of Freehold Townhomes come with wide, welcoming porches and inviting, family-friendly streetscapes. Every Townhome comes with superior ENERGY STAR® features, acrylic soaker tubs, stylishvanities and high-efficiency water-saving toilets, as well as 9' ceilings on the main living level, and stained oakhardwood on the main floors.36' & 43' Singles - Ideal for Growing FamiliesMinto's exclusive collection of 36' and 43' Single Detached Homes is distinguished by elegance and architecturaldiversity. These magnificent 2-Storey homes come with impressive brick and stone elevations, decorative columnsand heritage black coach lamps, 9' ceilings, natural finish oak strip hardwood flooring, flush breakfast bars, gasfireplaces, cold cellars as per plan, Nest Home Automation System, and a security camera.Vibrant AmenitiesWith its beautiful lakeside setting, charming small-town ambiance, easy access to GO Transit and highways, and avibrant lifestyle, Whitby is an ideal location for growing families. Whitby has all the amenities of the city with the spaceand comfor t of the suburbs.

With over 950 acres of parklands, over 60 km of nature trails including a 10 km scenic lakeshore and marina, Whitbyhas earned the rare distinction of being Southern Ontario's premier water front playground. Its 125 parks invite you tocome out and enjoy an active healthy lifestyle. Downtown Whitby epitomizes the culture, commerce and charm ofWhitby. Stroll the vibrant streets with their heritage lamp-posts, large attractive hanging planters, decorative wroughtiron benches, cobblestoned pathways and charming boulevards.Connected LivingWhitby GO station is just minutes away, connecting you with downtown Toronto in less than 30 minutes. Those whoprefer to drive can hop on to Highway 401 and navigate across the GTA. Rossland Road and Thickson Road are bothkey ar teries in Whitby, allowing easy access to nearby shops, cafes, recreation centres, parks and the water front.Durham Transit number 305 runs on Thickson Road with regular services through the day.Ivy Ridge is Minto's second signature community in Durham, the first being Kingmeadow, a master planned commu-nity in Nor th Oshawa. Bringing together the skills, energy and talents of over fourteen hundred employees, Minto hasbeen instrumental in the design and construction of more than 85,000 residential and commercial proper ties inToronto, Ottawa, Calgary and South Florida.Fabulous Grand Opening Offers Continue!For a limited time, Minto is continuing its Grand Opening incentives. Get 5 appliances and up to $10,000 in designerupgrades with your home. Visit their Presentation Centre at 3555 Thickson Road and take advantage of this great offer.For more information, visit mintoivyridge.com

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LACK OF PROPER COMMUNICATIONMAY INCREASE HEALTH PROBLEMSNEW YORK, (IANS) Are you left out by your friends due toimproper communicative techniques? Beware, as it maytake a toll on your health. New research reveals that peoplewith poor social skills may be at a greater risk of developingmental as well as physical health problems. Social skillsrefer to the communication skills that allow people tointeract effectively and appropriately with others. They aremostly learned over time, originating in the family andcontinuing throughout life. The use of technology, liketexting, is probably one of the biggest impediments todeveloping social skills among young people nowadays, theresearchers said."We have known for a long time that social skills areassociated with mental health problems like depression andanxiety," said Chrin Segrin, professor at the University ofArizona. "But it was not known definitively that social skills

were also predictive of poorer physical health. Two variables -- loneliness and stress -- appear to be the glue that bind poorsocial skills to health. People with poor social skills have highlevels of stress and loneliness in their lives," Segrin added.The researchers studied over 775 people, aged between 18 to91 years, and were provided a questionnaire addressing theirsocial skills, stress, loneliness, and mental and physicalhealth.The results found that the par ticipants who had deficits inthose skills repor ted more stress, loneliness, and poorermental and physical health. The study, published in the journalHealth Communication, mentioned that while the negativeeffects of stress on the body have been known for a long time,loneliness is a more recently recognized health risk factor. Itis as serious a risk as smoking, obesity or eating a high-fatdiet with lack of exercise.

LONDON, (IANS) Post-natal depression -- a common phe-nomenon among new mothers -- also occurs in new fathers.However, depression in new fathers is often not recognised,thus increasing their risk of developing serious mental healthissues, a study has showed. The findings showed that de-pression among new fathers is characterised by irritation,restlessness, low stress tolerance and lack of self-control. Itmay be more common than previously believed, but remainsundetected in current screening instruments, thus strippingthem of the help they need.Detecting depression in new parents is crucial, not only fortheir own sake but also because depressed parents oftenbecome less perceptive to the needs of their child, par ticu-larly if the child cries a lot. Babies of depressed parents alsotend to receive less stimulation which, eventually, could leadto slower development. In some cases, depression may leadto neglect of the child or inappropriately forceful behaviours,the researchers said. "Depression does not only involve majorsuffering for the parent, but also a risk for the child," said EliaPsouni, associate professor at Lund University in Sweden.Fur ther, all new mothers were found to be screened for de-pression, while fathers are not, the study showed. For thestudy, detailed in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology,the team examined 447 new fathers and showed that theestablished method of detecting depression Edinburgh PostnatalDepression Scale (EPDS) works poorly on men. In addition, one-third ofthe depressed fathers in the study had thoughts of hurting themselves,but very few contacted the healthcare system. Among those who wereclassified being moderately to severely depressed, 83 percent had not shared their suffering with anyone. Althoughdifficult to know, the corresponding figure for new mothers isbelieved to be 20-50 per cent, the researchers said.

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