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ADHD in children- Identifying the signs & symptoms

Radhika could not believe it when her daughter Neeru failed in her school test, moreover, her teacher complained that she was unable to complete any work in the class….What is the problem with Neeru…? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common childhood behavioural disorder, but it can be difficult to diagnose and even harder to […]

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Children Diabetes

The right way to treat Juvenile Diabetes

Handling a child with juvenile diabetes is never easy. Find out how to tide the battle.

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Here’s how music therapy is essential for good health

By ‘Garland’ N. Rajagopalan ‘Excellent: enchanting; melodious; absorbing; creative’, murmured rhythmically my convalescing neighbour.  Glad to see him in a happy mood emerging from the chronic ailment and pain he has been suffering from, I solicitously enquired him on his ailment. My mother punched my foot and signaled not to remind him of it which […]

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The Mouse Trap- How to solve a problem

Think outside your comfort space for the larger good.

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GutSpeak 1: Here’s How You Can Bid Goodbye To GERD

The classical symptom of GERD is heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest and pre sternal region(behind the breast bone) after meals, worsened by bending or lying down.

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The annoying lower back pain and what you can do about it

By Dr.K.Karthik Kailash 80% of people have pain in the back at some point in time in their lives and 50% have recurrent symptoms pertaining to the back which affects their daily activities. A judicious choice of management  is required in the management of these patients Divided into •      Mechanical Disorders •      Developmental disorders •      […]

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Women's Wellness

Here’s why Menopause can cause Depression in some women

By Consultant Psychiatrist Dr.V.Mangala  Depression is one of the common psychological problems in women. The menstrual cycle has often been closely associated with depression and anxiety in women. This article describes the association between depression and menopause. Menopause: Menopause refers to stopping of menstrual cycles and usually occurs between ages 44 and 55 years. Perimenopause […]

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Diabetes

An Expert take on the concept of Precision Diabetes

The popular adage “One size doesn’t fit all” and the practical implications are well known.  For instance, can there be one shirt size which fits people of all sizes or one shoe which fits everyone?.Then, how can we give the same type of treatment to everyone with diabetes? Dr V. Mohan, Chairman & Chief Diabetologist, […]

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Science says this one activity can add more years to your life-Find out!

In the pursuit of healthy living- we do everything that it takes. From early morning meditations to Zumba classes, to Yoga- we try them all. We get the latest gadgets in the market- and track the number of steps taken, calories burnt, and also set realistic goals and targets to achieve in a month or […]

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Dangers of Antibiotics abuse

An expert take on why judicious use of antibiotics is a must.