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General Senior Citizens

Stroke: Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment Options

A sudden stroke is a common occurrence in the elderly age group. The repercussions are severe and this causes a lot of anxiety. Stroke is the second major cause of death in the world and the main cause of adult disability in India. Leading neurologist estimate around 80000 deaths due to stroke annually in the country. […]

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Women's Wellness

Tips To Deal With Morning Sickness For Expectant Moms

Nausea and vomiting women experience during pregnancy or “Morning Sickness” can happen at any time of the day, even though it is called morning sickness. The hormones of pregnancy (increased hCG levels) have a role to play in inducing morning sickness, which probably explains why those expecting, go through this. Beyond this, it is not very […]

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Good Health,Naturally Mental Health

Eating Disorders: Food For Thought

By Psychotherapist Ravi Samuel A 27-years-old lady living with her husband and 6-years-old daughter in a high raised flat approached me for the problem of eating excessively and then starving for many days. She has the habit of getting tense when she is alone at home thinking of various problems, to overcome the tension she […]

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Women's Wellness

Why Post-Menopausal Women Should Still Visit The Gynaecologist

Dr Radha Pandiyan, Consultant Gynaecologist With the cessation of the monthly menstrual periods, there is a big sigh of relief and feeling of release from visiting the Gynaecologist. But there could be many reasons why still you need to see her/ him again. Listed below are common reasons why you should visit them and get […]

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Mental Health

Mental Health & The Stigma Surrounding Us- Why It Needs To Change

Mental Illness- No! Not me! This is the most frequent response we get when we talk to people about mental illness. This group of disorders, as frequent as hypertension or arthritis, just as or even less chronic than diabetes and as amenable to treatment as any other physical ailment has always been considered as the […]

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Senior Citizens

What Senior Citizens Need To Know About Air Travel

The younger generation in most families have migrated in search of greener pastures and overseas air travel has become a must for the elderly in most families (whether they like it or not!) Here are a few suggestions to make air travel safe and smooth for them. Health tips for senior citizens- click here. Points […]

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Prof GS Corner Women's Wellness

Breast Cancer Awareness Special: Basic facts about Breast Cancer

The basics of cancer that everyone needs to be aware of.

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Children Good Health,Naturally

Obesity & Weight Reduction in Children- The Healthy Way

By Consultant Dietitian, Dharini Krishnan  Ideal weight for an adult depends on the person’s height, weight, age, the frame of the body and genetic makeup. An average adult of height 160 cms should weigh around 58 to 62 Kgs. Currently, in India, we are facing a problem where children are grossly obese and weight reduction […]

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Children General Good Health,Naturally

Lactose Intolerance: What You Need To Know

What is Lactose Intolerance? When a baby cries incessantly and passes loose stools frequently it causes a lot of anxiety to the mother. If the child passes loose stools whenever a milk feed is given and the stools are frothy, explosive,  it is a condition of Lactose Intolerance, says Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Rajam Natarajan.  Lactose is […]