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Best Foods To Eat Before And After A Surgery

Diet is one aspect which causes a lot of anxiety in people young or old, rich or poor alike. When patients are slotted for surgery, this worries them all the more… Doctors are often flooded with various questions about the type, periodicity, nutrient value of the food they should or should not take! Consultant Surgeon […]

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Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme- Why Is It Important?

Make sure you administer the pulse polio vaccine for your child today.

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General Good Health,Naturally

Skin Care Tips: Effective Home Remedies For A Glowing Skin

By Saila Sudha Sometimes, the best of beauty therapies may come, not out of a bottle, but from your kitchen cabinet.  The household items listed below have been doubling up as beautifiers.  Now research confirms that there is a science behind the claims for their therapeutic powers. Curd as a beauty aid Curd is one […]

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Mental Health

Coping With Trauma & Disaster- The Right Way

By Dr.R.Thara and Dr.Latha Srinivasan of SCARF Any disaster leaves people with a great sense of anger, betrayal, hurt and anguish caused by the loss of human life and livelihood. This can be very traumatic for the individual as it hampers his normal coping capacity, which in turn disrupts his daily living. Persons who have […]

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Easy Ways To Relieve Stress & Lead A Happy Life

Stress and anger often go hand-in-hand, and unresolved feelings of anger can be tremendous sources of stress in all aspects of life . A stress-free life is next to impossible and unrealistic too. The goal should be the ideal management of stress and not run away from it. Converting unhealthy stress into healthy stress is […]

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Good Health,Naturally

Healthy Resolutions You Must Make This New Year

It’s the time of the year when the planners are out and people are itching to start the New Year on a happy and positive note. Amidst all the awareness on adopting a healthy lifestyle, most resolutions, are thankfully centred around good-health. But within a week or maximum a month, the resolutions slowly fade away, […]

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Mental Health

1 Out Of 7 Indians Suffer From Mental Health Disorders: LANCET

A comprehensive research by the India-State Level Disease Burden Initiative published in the LANCET Psychiatry reveals a shocking truth about the mental health wellness of Indians, turning the spotlight on mental disorders and wellness for the upcoming new year and decade. One out of every seven Indians is diagnosed with mental health issues, as of […]

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Children General

Are Your Children Taking In More Antibiotics Than Necessary?

Antibiotics work wonders in eliminating infections and curing the person who is sick. But just like any medicine, antibiotics have their drawbacks when consumed more than necessary. In fact, they do more harm than good when taken when not necessary. Are our children silently falling prey to this common mistake? Recent study on antibiotics usage:  […]

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Diabetes

Hypoglycemia- Low Blood Sugar- What You Must Know

By Consultant Diabetologist Dr.V.Mohan and R. Pradeepa…. Despite the significant medical and technological advances made in managing diabetes, hypoglycemic episodes- the acute complication of diabetes is observed frequently. Hypoglycemia occurs when the plasma glucose levels may be less than 50–60 mg/dl. An alternative definition is a decrease in the blood glucose level or its tissue […]