Health & Wellness

HOW FORTIFIED RICE CAN HELP FIGHT MALNUTRITION AND HUNGER

31 Aug 2021 06:14 AM IST

Rice is one of the most commonly consumed foods in the world. While it might account for more than 20% of a population’s calorie intake, rice is not as nutritious as its calory content. The milling, polishing buffing process white rice is put through causes it to lose a substantial

IS UTI ON THE RISE IN COVID TIMES?

31 Aug 2021 06:10 AM IST

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole world, and all people, albeit in different ways. Since the beginning of 2020, particularly during the second wave, we have encountered an increased number of abnormal issues in our practice. High-risk patient groups (people affected with co-morbidities–Diabetes mellitus (DM), Hypertension (HTN), Ischemic heart

IMPORTANCE OF VITAMINS AND PROTEINS: KNOW THEIR SOURCES

31 Aug 2021 06:06 AM IST

The adage “We are what we eat” is true in each sense of the word. A balanced diet is essential for our body to receive good nutrition, build resistance, keep up our immunity, fight infections, and help in the healthy regeneration of our body’s cells. Protein deficiency can cause slow

HOW TO CURE OXIDATIVE STRESS: BOOST IMMUNITY WITH SQUALENE, LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY MODIFICATIONS

24 Aug 2021 05:25 AM IST

At a time when attaining good health has become an essential factor in people’s lives, Oxidative stress has become common amongst the masses. Oxidative stress is majorly caused when there is an imbalance between the production and accumulation of free radicals (reactive oxygen species) in the cells and tissues and

A DOCTOR LOOKS BACK AT SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19

24 Aug 2021 05:21 AM IST

We recently encountered the devastating second wave of Covid-19 in India. It was much more severe than anyone’s anticipation, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Many patients are still struggling with post Covid complications. Apart from the physical illness, the mental trauma, anxiety and fear that this wave has infused in

TIPS TO KEEP SORE MUSCLES AT BAY DURING MONSOON

24 Aug 2021 05:19 AM IST

Here’s a foolproof plan to ward off sore muscles during the monsoon season.

MIGRAINE HURTS: HOW YOU CAN EASE THE PAIN

17 Aug 2021 03:22 AM IST

A healthcare expert shares some measures which one needs to take to cope with migraine.

WORKING FROM HOME: A GUIDE TO BETTER ERGONOMICS

17 Aug 2021 03:20 AM IST

Once the Covid-19 pandemic spread, the professional environment shifted to our homes almost overnight. All over the world, corporates and governments chose work-from-anywhere over the conventional office setup. While this transformation has helped save people from the virus, it has also caused other challenges. Regular home furniture, no matter how

CLEARING MISCONCEPTION SURROUNDING PSORIASIS

17 Aug 2021 03:13 AM IST

Psoriasis is not an uncommon skin disease. It affects millions of people across the world. August marks Psoriasis Awareness Month. The perpetual inflammation in the skin results in red, thick and scaly plaques. It can affect the scalp, limbs, back, creases, palms, soles, nails or even the whole body. Why

COVID-19 AND YOUR KIDS: NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS

17 Aug 2021 03:05 AM IST

Children can suffer from neurological manifestations of coronavirus, explains a healthcare expert.

HOW MEDITATION CAN HELP YOU HANDLE EVERYDAY STRESS

03 Aug 2021 07:55 AM IST

In recent years, meditation has gained popularity. It has somewhat become a sign of a person “taking care of themselves” and their mental health and rightfully so. With on-growing connectivity and constant digital reach, our traditional boundaries of ‘working hours’ have become blurred. With no sense of working hours and

CASE STUDY: 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL GETS NEW LIFE AFTER HEART TRANSPLANTATION

03 Aug 2021 07:54 AM IST

This is a story of an 11-year-old girl who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at 5 years of age. Dilated cardiomyopathy is a life-threatening condition where the heart enlarges and is unable to pump blood effectively. She had undergone a heart valve repair surgery five years back for the same