Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
March 3, UN World Wildlife Day, aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This year, 2021 World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the …
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Reflections on the Union Budget 2021
Anil Harish looks at the nitty-gritty of this year’s Budget Article 112(1) of the Constitution of India says, “The President shall in respect of every financial year, cause to be …
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The Budget – 2021
The various components of Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget and its relief to senior citizens: for 75 years and above; having only pension and interest income: exemption from filing ITR The …
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Takeaways from Health Webinar with Leading Pulmonologist Dr Swapanil Mehta on the Covid-19 Vaccine
On Saturday January 16, leading Pulmonologist Dr Swapnil Mehta unveiled facts on the Covid-19 vaccine. He answered pressing senior concerns – on all you want to know about the vaccine, …
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Takeaways from Health @ Seniors Today Webinar, with Dr Rajam K Iyer
Leading pulmonologist and palliative care physician Dr Rajam K Iyer speaks with Dr Sujeet Rajan on palliative care and also addresses questions and concerns of Seniors Today readers. Dr Noor …
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Besides Covid, the 10 killer diseases in 2019 were…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its 2019 Global Health Estimates, reveals non-communicable diseases constitute seven of the world’s top 10 leading causes of death, as compared to just four …
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Ventilation Tips to keep Covid-19 Away
As we begin to ease social distancing it is essential to minimise the indoor spread of Covid-19, especially when you have guests coming home. People have begun to step out, …
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Fafda Files: Adios 2020, Aloha 2021
In as much as I sense a majority of the population lamenting the forced lifestyle change in 2020, it grossly misrepresents a minority formally referred to as ‘the elderly’. I …
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The Top 20 Most Read Stories on SeniorsToday.in
Here are the 20 most popular stories on our website this year. Take a look at what interests you, dear seniors 1. The Pursuit of Happiness 2. Big Bull …
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Funny 2020 Jokes That Kept Us Going
Humour. Thank God for it! What would we have done without the innumerable jokes about every aspect of 2020? From Covid-19, Trump, quarantine, hoarding toilet paper and Maggi to facing …
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Takeaways from Health Live session with Dr Sujeet Rajan on Winter Coughs & Wheezes
Leading respiratory physician Dr Sujeet Rajan addressed questions from Seniors Today readers at the Health Live session on December 26. Dr Noor Gill captures key takeaways from the webinar On …
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A Christmas Like No Other
Would you feel terrible if you didn’t go to town as much this Christmas season, asks Deepa Desa That 2020 has compelled us to ‘re’ almost everything and everyone in …
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Takeaways from Health Live @ Seniors Today Webinar with Dr Pratit Samdani
On Saturday, December 19, Seniors Today hosted Leading Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Pratit Samdani. Dr. Samdani answered questions on the Covid vaccine. He also offered tips on pre- and post-Covid care for …
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Let’s Talk about Death
It’s no secret that we are all going to die one day. We must prepare for it, writes Vickram Sethi Recently I was admitted to the hospital diagnosed with Covid-19. …
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21 Diet Tweaks to Keep You Strong Through 2021
The big picture is being a healthy weight and making healthy food choices, writes Deepa Desa Some of us got a wake-up call this year – 2020 has demanded that …
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Takeaways from Health @ Seniors Today webinar, with Dr Darius Soonawalla
On Saturday, December 12, Seniors Today hosted Dr Darius. Soonawalla, leading orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon, who shed light on knee replacements for senior citizens. Dr Noor Gill captures the …
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Ageing and Disability
December 3 every year is observed as the International Day of Disabled Persons. The theme this year is: “Not All Disabilities Are Visible’. Our concern: more than 46% of older …
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Takeaways from Health Live webinar with Dr Rajeev M Narvekar on Implants & Dental Care for Seniors
As part of the Health Live @ Seniors Today series, leading Prosthodontist and Dental Surgeon Dr Rajeev M Narvekar answered questions on implants and dental care for senior citizens, reports …
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Takeaways from Health Live session on Acidity, Gas & Heart Burn with Dr Prasanna Shah
Dr Prasanna Shah, leading consultant gastroenterologist addressed questions on Acidity, Gas and Heartburn as part of the Health Live @ Seniors Today series. Dr Noor Gill captures the highlights On Saturday, leading …
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All About Covid Tests
In the midst of the information overload on Covid-19 tests, Dr Alok Pal Singh explains what is what The topic that has taken over our lives and one which everyone …
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Lockdown Gifts and Learnings
If the pandemic has taken away a lot from us, it has also given us life lessons. By Vandana Kanoria When it comes to swimming through a tsunami, there is …
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Tips from Dr Monika Dass on dealing with Financial Abuse of Seniors
On Saturday, October 31, Seniors Today hosted Dr Monika M Dass, a senior psychologist, to speak on Financial Abuse of Senior Citizens and other Psychological Concerns. Dr Noor Gill captures the key …
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15 Diverse Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is more than just plain white powder Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate, which is an essential ingredient of almost every kitchen, has the basic function …
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How has Covid-19 impacted Advertising?
Changes in media habits have also forced advertisers to change their strategies, writes Prabhakar Mundkur The Covid-19 pandemic has changed most things around the world. It has dramatically changed the …
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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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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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Benefits of Telehealth
Since the pandemic, telehealth has been on the rise to limit Covid-19 spread. Video consultation is gradually becoming part of the new normal, assuring physical and mental health care at …
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