Be Happy, Stay Healthy
Studies show that happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress, writes Dr Jayant Shetye Serotonin, a hormone found in our body has normally been associated with a feeling of well-being. …
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Are you always Tired?
What causes fatigue and how to fight it. Dr Suresh Agrawal provides answers Fatigue is not a natural consequence of ageing, it’s more related to the changes that occur due …
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Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Malavika Kohli
On Saturday, July 4, Health Live @ Seniors Today hosted leading dermatologist Dr Malavika Kohli to address issues around skin health for seniors. On Saturday, July 4, Health Live @ …
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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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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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Health Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is about how you do it and not how much you do it. So, breathe easy and hold on to your pose. Yoga is a way of living, an …
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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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All about Osteoporosis
The Big O, osteoporosis, is among the things we dread as we grow older. Dr Darius Soonawalla tells us what is osteoporosis, and how to manage it Osteoporosis is a …
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Exercises to Improve Appetite
Staying confined can lead to loss of desire to eat, at a time when it is even more important to get proper nutrition. Dr Supriya Antarkar Joshi explains how exercises …
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11 Superfoods to Build your Immunity in the Rains
Nutrition expert Manisha Mehta recommends monsoon-friendly foods that can strengthen your immunity and help you stay healthy The arrival of monsoon is a pleasant experience after the scorching summer heat. …
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5 Ways to Prevent Dementia
Expert’s simple advice on how to keep your brain healthy and prevent the risk factor for developing dementia. Old age is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia. However, there …
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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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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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7 Worst Foods for Your Brain
Proper nutrition will lead to a clear head with a sense of purpose and poor nutrition will lead to a foggy head with a sense of desperation. Healthy eating also …
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One Less Spoon of Salt can help improve your Heart
Reduce salt to improve heart health, advises Dr Suresh Agrawal. The tiny granules can make your food taste so good, and too much can raise your blood pressure too high. …
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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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Life After Lockdown
Are you ready for life after the lockdown? Can you order in food, how do you deal with the help at home, cab aggregators, etc? Our health specialist Dr Noor …
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Exercises to Reduce Anxiety Triggered by the Lockdown
The lockdown has triggered and aggravated anxiety in increasing numbers of people. Neuropsychiatrist Dr Payal Sharma Kamath suggests ways to deal with it The largest national lockdown due to Covid-19 …
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5 Lifestyle Mistakes that Slow-down your Metabolism
High metabolism burns fat faster without working out. As we age, we tend to gain more fat and lose muscles especially seniors. Hence it becomes essential to be aware of …
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How to Navigate Relationship Distancing?
Is too much ‘together time’ upsetting you? We have all learnt the art of social distancing. Perhaps as time goes on, and we continue day after day to share space, …
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Eat Ginger daily for Good Health
When you eat ginger every day, a lot of good things happen to your body, advises dietician Manisha Mehta For centuries ginger has been used as a medicine to cure …
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As the Lockdown eases, how do you deal with your house help returning to work?
If you are generous enough, get your house help tested before they resume work, writes Dr Noor Gill. Some hospitals provide free Covid-19 testing. We are all confined to our …
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Boredom may well be good for you and your family
You don’t always need to entertain your kids/grandkids. Boredom causes temporary uncomfortable feelings; it can be good for us in many ways – from stimulating creativity to helping train our …
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Laughter can Connect and Heal
People from all over the world are taking centre stage on social media and video sharing platforms – providing an antidote to Covid-19 anxiety. No matter what country we’re from, …
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Think like Buddha to help regain focus and calm the mind about Covid-19
The pandemic is not only challenging our health, work, family, food and fun but also disturbing our peace of mind. Adapting Buddha’s thinking at the hour of crisis will help …
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Are You Wearing the Mask Correctly?
If you are wearing a mask it is important that you wear it correctly. Even a cloth mask can help lower the chances of contracting Covid-19 if worn correctly. Wearing …
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