Living better with Epilepsy – 7 tips
Good news? It’s more than possible to lead a rich and meaningful life with effective management of epilepsy. Unfortunately, the ignorance, myths and preconceived…
Biopsy – What is it and why do I need it?
Need a biopsy but not sure what it entails? We’ve tried to answer the commonly asked biopsy questions in this blog – read on…
Osteoporosis Myths Debunked
Osteoporosis can be a very dangerous condition that leads to bone weakness and overall frailty as we age. However, there are quite a few…
Coping with Alzheimer’s – Dos and Don’ts
For Swapna*, 62, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s was a debilitating blow. What first appeared to be symptoms of growing old (misplacing items, forgetting names)…
What is schizophrenia and what should you know if someone has been diagnosed with it?
If you’ve watched ‘A Beautiful Mind’, you may know about John Nash, the Nobel laureate whose life is chronicled in the movie. While John…
Lifestyle Habits to Follow Once You Cross 60
60s are the new 40s – with advancements in medicine, technology, people are now enjoying a better quality of life and are doing much…
Are You Tackling Your Calcium Deficiency the Wrong Way?
Milk and dairy products have since long been touted as calcium powerhouses – and everybody, from toddlers to grandmothers, are busy downing a glass…
5 Crucial Things to Know about Your CT Scan
CT scan stands for Computerised Tomography. For those of us without a medical degree, this means a CT scanner takes detailed pictures of our…
7 Habits Women Need to Break Immediately for a Healthier Life
You’re a busy, successful woman, probably juggling work, family and your personal ambitions. You’re doing everything right – but unknown to you, there may…