Cancer Care in the Elderly: Challenges and Barriers
Cancer Care in the Elderly: Challenges and Barriers Ageing entails a greater need to care for aspects related to primary ageing (physical changes due to ageing) and to secondary ageing …
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The bite that matters
Good dental health is much more than just teeth and gums – it can affect your entire body, explains Dr. Rajeev Narvekar Elderly people in the past fifty years composed …
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7 Ways to Feel Relieved after Overeating
Overcome overeating the natural way We all have over-indulged in food at some point in life – at a party, a wedding, or an elaborate buffet. Incorporating a few healthy …
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Signs of Type 2 Diabetes
‘Ek Chammach Chini Kum’ every day to keep diabetes away writes Dr Suresh Agrawal Diabetes Mellitus affects more than 15% of urban population and it is estimated that within next …
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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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Don’t fall for it
A fall can lead to severe complications for seniors. Dr Darius Soonawalla explains how to prevent falls Every year one out of every 15 elderly persons is likely to have …
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The Seven Diet Sins
Clinical and Sports Dietitian Kajal Khaturia tells us what to avoid when eating and drinking, for optimum health William Shakespeare in his comedy ‘As You Like It’ had written about …
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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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Struggling to Hear
Dr Jasbir Singh explains what is age-related hearing loss, and what you can do about it Normal human ears can hear everything from a whisper to the sound of an …
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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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10 Reasons why your Urine smells odd
Odour of urine can be a sign of health condition, writes Dr Suresh Agrawal For most people, peeing is such a mundane task that they do it without giving it …
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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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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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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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What Jennifer Aniston eats in a day?
Jennifer Aniston’s secret to looking youthful and fit at the age of fifty Jennifer Aniston has remained a star in the TV and film world for years. Popularly known for …
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Keep Active, Be Happier
Quarantine or isolation can lead to deteriorating mental as well as physical health. Psychiatrist Dr. Manish Bajpayee explains how exercising can help you stay upbeat When people refrain from going …
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How Safe is Growing a Beard in the Lock-down?
Being locked down may get you to put on your lazy pyjamas and not shave. Beware that your hairy face can be a host to germs. However, maintaining proper beard …
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Don’t Let Covid-19 Stress You Out
While much attention is being paid to maintain hygiene and physical health, it is essential to take care of your mental health especially in times of nation lock-down. Coronavirus has …
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4 Tips to Avoid Touching your Face
Make sure that all the highly touched surfaces are disinfected. So even if you accidentally touch your face without washing your hands the chances of you stressing and accidentally over touching …
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13 Facts that Debunk the Myths about Coronavirus
Fact 1 From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if …
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The Vitals About Vitamins
All you need to know about vitamins, as explained by Dr. Noor Gill How many of you have been taking BCForte or Vitamin B complex capsules for a while now? …
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Creativity as salvation
Vandana Kanoria talks about how art can help us to cope and heal when things get tough The news comes like a sledgehammer blow and your knees buckle under the …
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10 Foods that Help Burn Belly Fat
Foods good for your gut and helps fight belly fat Health Tips for Seniors At 60, excess belly fat could accelerate your brain’s ages by at least a decade. Hence …
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9 Principles of Healthy Eating as you Feast to bid Goodbye to 2019
A new, healthy beginning to the New Year At this time of the year where the party season is in full blast. Christmas is over and it’s time to make …
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