Is it Coronavirus or the Flu?
Don’t let similar symptoms confuse you The fear of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has begun to cause confusion and chaos all over. COVID-19 mimics flu-like illness. There are various viruses floating around …
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8 Ways to Prevent Infections on Flights
Know about the infection-prone zones and how to avoid getting infected Airplanes create an environment for germs to thrive in and enable it to transfer from person to person – …
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Prepare for a Potential Outbreak : Coronavirus COVID-19
The advice comes from international health organizations and long-term care facilities. As the world battles an outbreak of the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, coupled with new research …
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Diabetes in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic
Managing Diabetes Mellitus well will likely reduce the chances of developing serious complications once a diabetic patient catches the virus, writes Dr Noor Gill Diabetes mellitus, just plain ‘diabetes’ or …
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Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Sujeet Rajan
How accurate is the pulse oximeter? Should you wear a mask at home? Does sleeping on the stomach improve resistance and immunity? How effective is influenza vaccine? These and many …
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Where is the World Economy Headed given Covid-19?
Given the ongoing Covid-19-led crisis, Aditya Vikram Singhal dwells on the expected outcome over the next few years Given the virus and the ongoing crisis, I have had the time …
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India’s Roadmap for Sustainable Growth
Aditya Vikram Singhal on how the pandemic has an impact on our economy, India’s current situation and a three-point programme that the private/ public sector should consider to create growth …
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Covid-19 & its Effects on Organs
The dysfunction to the organs is not necessarily the doing of the viral infection but can also be a way for the body to respond to the infection, writes Dr …
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Covid-19 may cause loss of smell
After taking away the joys of hugs, handshakes and the comfort of human touch, the novel coronavirus is now raiding our sense of smell, writes Dr Noor Gill Stop and …
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Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Mukesh Batra
Well-known homeopath Dr Mukesh Batra explains the benefits of homeopathy and addresses questions related to Covid-19 and healthcare for senior citizens On Saturday, August 29, 2020, Dr Mukesh Batra, well-known homeopath and …
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4 Unusual Things about Covid-19
As scientists and researchers try to make a vaccine that kills the coronavirus, they have also found out new information that will help them make a better vaccine, writes Dr …
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Tempted to drink your worries away?
Crisis may tempt you to get to drinking, but there are healthier ways to keep your drinking in check and manage stress. A little alcohol for stress reduction in these …
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Global Geostrategic Crisis and the New World Order given Covid-19
The challenges and opportunities India faces are numerous and complex given the Covid-19 pandemic with the ‘New Cold War’ on the horizon and the likely ‘New World Order’ emergence, writes …
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Asymptomatic Covid-19 carriers increase the need to wear a Mask
While the weather accounts how far the droplets travel, wearing a mask universally can limit transmission. By A Staff Writer A new estimate from US Centres for Disease Control and …
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Covid-19 cures that don’t work
Dr Noor Gill lists some alleged “cures” for Covid-19 that do not prevent or cure the disease We are living in scary times. Scared to go out, meet our friends, …
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Know Your Risk during Covid-19
The Texas Medical Association recently released a chart of activities that poses lower to higher risk of getting infected by Covid-19. While some activities are riskier than a few others, …
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Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Anirudh Kohli
Why should one wear a mask? Which kind of mask should one opt for? Are cloth masks effective? These and many more questions were answered by Dr Anirudh Kohli on …
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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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6 Facts about Hand Sanitizer
Sanitizers can be dangerous if not used correctly Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways to prevent Covid-19. However, if …
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Takeaways from Webinar with Dr Milan H Balakrishnan
The third session of Health Live @ Seniors Today saw the leading psychiatrist address specific queries around mental health for senior citizens given the Covid-19 pandemic scare By A …
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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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5 Ways to Stay Safe in Public Transport
People are likely to get infected in an enclosed space with a lot of people. However, with adequate safety measures one can move around in public transport as well as …
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7 Face Mask Myths Busted
Masks that were once reserved for hospitals has become a common sight on sidewalks. Thus, it is essential to be aware of when, where and how to use them correctly. …
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Takeaways from the webinar with leading Pulmonologist Dr Aditya Agrawal on Covid-19 scare Seniors Today hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 4, 2020 with leading Consultant Pulmonologist Dr Aditya Agrawal …
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Protect yourself against the psychological impact of Covid-19
A study conducted on mental health consequences of the pandemic showed, sense of belonging and social support can protect against the psychological impact of Covid-19. Several studies have uncovered significant …
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8 Ways to Manage Post Lockdown Anxiety
Things are likely to change over time as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are gradually easing. Reduced social exposure may flare up social anxiety – for some people, returning to ‘new normal’ …
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The Mother of All Road Shows
Hard on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, the plight of countless migrant workers walking across the country to reach home is India’s biggest tragedy since Partition, writes Vickram Sethi …
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Lessons from Africa for the Lockdown
What do wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and the lockdown have in common? Text and Pictures by Urvi Piramal Wildebeest, zebras and gazelles wander in a loop through …
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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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