Life Times
On April 17, Seniors Today hosted its weekly Health Live session with Dr Binal Dave, a leading orthopaedic and women’s healthcare physiotherapist. The topic for this week’s session was- Geriatric …
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It seems not so long ago; we were caged up and fear- ridden, forced to be at peace within the four walls of our home. Yet it’s exactly a year, …
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While digital learning has made up for lockdown losses to some extent, nothing can quite replace actual human interaction, writes Nagesh Alai The other day in the course of teaching …
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The pandemic and the lockdown makes one realise that life is nothing but a trap – but that’s just one way of looking at it, writes Annette Mueller The trap …
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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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A super easy cookie recipe I don’t know about you, but I have been trying out every budding home chef and baker during the lockdown. It has added up to …
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Some inadvertent habits may be doing you more harm than good. Discard them, and you can develop a fighting fit immune system to ward off colds, flu and pesty viruses! …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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, …
Read More 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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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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Coffee lowers the risk of several diseases, boosts physical and mental health if consumed in low-to-moderate amount. However, too much coffee will have adverse effects. In the times of unprecedent …
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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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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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