My Tryst with Colon Cancer
My Tryst with Colon Cancer A first person account by Pallavi Kanoria It had been a few months since my stomach had been giving me problems. I found myself riddled …
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8 Tips on How to have a Difficult Conversation
To help minimise the discomfort of stressful conversations step by step In India there has been a steady breakdown in the joint family systems and friction within family members is …
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Erectile Dysfunction may be more than just a Problem in Bed!
By Doug Lording Erection problems are common but they can be embarrassing for men to discuss with partners and even doctors. The sales of erection drugs on the internet or …
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Hit the Sack, Cut the Slack
What does fitness have to do with sleep? Dr. Nileena NKM explains Sleep is one of the main pillars of healthy living, and yet highly neglected. The various dimensions of …
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10 Things Seniors can do to keep the Mood and Smile intact
There are many studies that have shown how a person changes once he or she retires from a job or service. Here are some tips that could help uplift one’s …
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8 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Every Day
Drinking lemon water on a daily basis is good for you and it takes only a week to see the difference Hydration is essential for overall health but when you …
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Romance and the Hindi film song
A look back at some of the iconic Hindi film songs that capture myriad facets of love – by Narendra Kusnur As against the general belief, love songs in Hindi …
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Fafda Files: Is Marriage a Defunct Idea?
Minoo Shah dedicates this week’s column to rationalise to a sanctimonious society why the institution of marriage is defunct and an idea whose time has lapsed To be or not …
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Is anxiety keeping you awake all night?
Trick your irregular sleep patterns into a quality sleep Anxiety is a natural response to stress. Feeling apprehensive about what’s to come could disrupt your sleep cycle. Symptoms of anxiety …
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Start the day right
Why is breakfast so important for the elderly? Susan Itty explains. Come 60, and our mind dolorously veers towards the sunset years, the downslide and the degeneration. But why let …
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Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Eric Borges
What causes sudden a heart attack? What are the BP parameters for adults? Is anxiety a sign of a heart problem? Is cholesterol good for your heart? Which is the …
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Fafda Files: An Ode to Inheritance
In Fafda Files, her weekly column in Seniors Today, Minoo Shah writes on inheritance… in her inimitable style This ode shall be an anthem for all who have been …
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Are our Seniors a Burden to Society & Family?
Many seniors are devoid of pension and are forced to depend on their children and families in their old age. Our parents took care of us as children …. Now …
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Reigning Chappals
So how did Mahesh Bhatt go back home after throwing a chappal at Kangana Ranaut, as alleged by the actor, wonders Minoo Shah, tongue firmly in cheek Raise your hand …
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Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows promising early results
The preliminary trial results of the vaccine are very encouraging, it is safe and can train the immune system but it requires more work. Taking the lead in the race …
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Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Anand Shroff
How often should one visit an eye specialist? What are the symptoms of Cataract? What are anti-fatigue glasses? Why do we need antiglare glasses? How lights can affect eyes? These …
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Takeaways from Webinar with Dr Darius Soonawalla
A healthy lifestyle is more effective than any other drug, said Dr Darius Soonawalla in the Health Live @ Seniors Today session on Saturday, June 27. On Saturday, June 27, …
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Takeaways from Webinar with Dr Prasanna Shah
On Saturday, June 20, Health Live @ Seniors Today hosted leading gastroenterologist Dr Prasanna Shah to address issues related to stomach ailments. Last week, on Health Live @ Seniors Today, …
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Staying Safe, Stepping Out
1. Life After Lockdown Stepping out made easy, an out and about to-do list for the new normal https://seniorstoday.in/selfhelp/life-after-lockdown/ 2. Study: Social isolation & Loneliness linked to Heart diseases/Stroke Stay …
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Links to Covid-19 articles on Seniorstoday.in
Links to recent stories about Covid-19 that you can find on our website 1. 5 Food Tips for the Lockdown How to minimise food wastage and store your supplies …
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Can wearing a mask for long hours affect your health?
Yes, it can cause hypoxia, writes Dr Noor Gill, but gives reasons why such adverse effects are not usually seen. A few days back, my attention was drawn to the …
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Advisory issued by the Government for the protection of Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are vulnerable to Covid-19 and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) along with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Department of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS Delhi has …
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Will the Indian Consumer Change, post Covid-19?
Our society looks set to change forever with the experience of the novel coronavirus, writes Prabhakar Mundkur Sometimes a natural event can be so tumultuous that it can change a …
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Face mask to protect vulnerable people against coronavirus in shared public spaces
Wearing a face mask while in public transport, shops and crowded places could help protect vulnerable people from Covid-19 Researchers have found that masks have a consistent but small protective …
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Some Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus
What is the Coronavirus and what are the symptoms? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known …
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Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget, Dissected
Anil Harish examines the various components of the Union Budget and the implications for us Every year the Finance Minister of India presents the Union Budget to Parliament. This consists …
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A Scandal and a Flop
Deepa Gahlot muses on the stunning Devika Rani, who set Indian movie screens afire with a kiss back in 1933 Devika Rani is in focus at present due to Lillette …
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The Kashmir Document
The Story behind the Instrument of Accession and its signing, by India’s first war correspondent, the late Sati Sahni, who was there. The Instrument of Accession signed by Sir Hari …
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