Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today with Dr Chintamani Pant
What is the special care that seniors must take for their teeth? Can one visit a dentist in these Covid times? What can one do for bad breath? These and …
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Are you an Untidy Person?
Make your home look like the ones in interior magazines with these tricks When you visit someone’s house or leaf through that vibrant interior magazine, the first thing that catches …
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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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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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Unlocking Value in Lockdown
Across ages and socio-economic groups, by and large there has been a spirit of positivity in facing the pandemic, writes Nagesh Alai The pervasive pestilence of the year has snatched …
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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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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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Webinar with Dr Aditya Agrawal
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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7 Tips to Ensure your Domestic Air Travel is Safe & Secure
Domestic travel is set to resume on May 25, albeit with many hiccups. So what does it mean for the health and safety of passengers? We asked Dr Noor Gill …
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Study : Social isolation & Loneliness linked to Heart diseases/Stroke
Addressing loneliness and social isolation may have an important role in the prevention of two of the leading causes of heart disease/stroke. The study backs public health concerns about the …
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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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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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10 Reasons Why You must not Panic about Covid-19
As Covid-19 cases is nearing to 70,000, panic may sneak in. The pandemic is certainly not good news but being optimistic and taking precautions will definitely help. The 1918 flu …
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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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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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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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Diabetes in the time of Coronavirus
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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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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How to manage your blood pressure in isolation?
It is essential to make sure you’re accurately measuring and optimally managing your blood pressure at home, writes Dr Suresh Agrawal Blood Pressure is the pressure at which blood flows …
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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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Given Covid-19, what you should do if are feeling unwell
When inside a living body, viruses replicate and can take over the immune system, writes Dr. Noor Gill Amidst all the humdrum of a virus spreading like wild fire and …
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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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Is Covid-19 Nature’s Revenge?
In the name of development, we have invaded nature for our needs. By Vickram Sethi For men may come and men may go / But I go on forever. …
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A Quick Glance at the Covid-19 Stories on SeniorsToday.in
Catch up with information on our site about the Coronavirus Seniors need to be extra careful of the Novel Coronavirus A new coronavirus that causes pneumonia-like symptoms and is life …
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Don’t rely on hearsay. Common Cold doesn’t equal Covid-19
Covid-19 is worrying because of its unknown aspects. But that does not mean you turn to dubious “sources” for information, writes Dr. Noor Gill We had a 58-year-old lady, looking …
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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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Boost Your Immune System
Nutritionist Manisha Mehta writes about foods that help build a stronger immune system to fight infections lurking around Strong immunity is a result of a healthy lifestyle; plenty of sleep, …
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