Disclaimer: A medical clearance from a qualified doctor is mandatory before beginning an exercise program. Although exercise has health benefits, it also increases the risk of sudden cardiac death in individuals who have been diagnosed or undiagnosed medical conditions. ” Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being,while movement and methodical physical exercise …
Being healthy is nothing but being at your best, both physically and mentally. And being healthy leads the way to wellness and happiness. Right from the time we are young, good health and wellness should be among our top priorities. The millennials of today are well-informed and innovative. But are they conscious enough to understand …
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As we know, normal brain functions are essential for our day-to-day activities. Any sudden interruption in normal brain function is referred to as a stroke or brain attack. It has to be mentioned that the human brain is more complex than a supercomputer. It is a mystery that has not been solved completely despite tremendous …
Use Heart to Beat Cardiovascular Disease’ was the theme of World Heart Day 2020. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) today is the number one cause of death on the planet. The heart beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime, pushing millions of gallons of blood to every part of the body. This steady flow of blood carries with it …
Wellness is an intervention that promotes a healthy lifestyle and prevents diseases. As you know, physical and mental well-being in children comes from healthy practices like physical activity, vaccination against diseases, proper nutrition, and a healthy social environment. The following areas are a great start for teaching children about wellness: Intellectual Wellness The best way …
Many years ago, an ambitious young businessman with diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol rushed into my clinic with restless energy. I told him to exercise, eat sensibly and keep regular hours, emphasizing that we need to take care of the body as it’s the only place we have to live in. He said …
Fighting and being a survivor of 4th stage epithelial ovarian cancer, this is the story of the journey of my recovery from the disease. Cancer changes your life forever. My doctors weren’t very positive about my prognosis and the news weren’t encouraging. One doctor even told me I’d be in treatment forever – to live my …
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While the flow of information and medical journal publications (be it from China, Italy or WHO) could not have been any better starting from the backend of 2019, nothing could have prepared us for what hit us in late March 2020. My hospital serves an inner city, a diverse population with high levels of social deprivation. In a matter of days, our hospital’s acute portal was overwhelmed by both the number and severity of the COVID cases. The …
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A Beautiful Way of Being When I was told that my dear child was in the autistic spectrum, not only was I clueless about the way ahead but also I could hardly accept the information. As time passed, my little Buddha redefined our journey of life, exposing the colors of the spectrum and making every …
Innovations and technological advancements have definitely established an easy access to things and information in our lives. The challenge is: Have we become over-dependent on gadgets that unknowingly we are addicted to them? Addiction is not just limited to a substance. The digital world of gadgets, like smartphones and computers, can be so intriguing that …
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