Health

Dementia is viewed as a serious condition, particularly when considering the ageing population. Its effects a person’s behaviour and functional capacity and have serious implications for how well they can interact with other individuals.  Dementia does not identify as a disease but instead is an umbrella term presented to a range of diseases caused by cognitive impairment affecting memory, thinking, …

Suffering from various diseases as one gets older is very common. With age, the mental stress of money and being able to pay for hefty medical expenses becomes inevitable. Here come the health insurance plans for senior citizens that provide medical expense coverage for elderly persons 60 years and above. These schemes are especially to offer financial aid in the …

The most treasured stage of our lives is childhood. The experiences we have as children leave a lasting influence on how secure, healthy, and pleasant our adult lives will be. Parents want their children to live happy, healthy lives, but sadly, cancer has no age boundaries and can affect anyone at a very young age. The most common form of …

Colorectal cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer death in India and starts in the large intestine (colon) or rectum. It occurs when cells in the colon go out of control and mostly in older adults (above 45 years). This type of cancer usually begins as small benign clumps of cells called polyps which form inside the colon …

Multiple pregnancies can lead to various health issues in pregnant women. The higher the number of foetuses in the pregnancy, the higher chances for complications. It is the need of the hour to stay in touch with the expert and follow the advice given by him/her. Multiple pregnancy is defined as a condition when a woman is pregnant with more …

In general, women experience a lot of pain and illness, but they typically don’t talk about it with others. Most women who experience moderate to severe chest pain do not feel comfortable telling anybody about it. They frequently try to suppress a variety of physical symptoms, believing that they are the typical signs of stress brought on by their work. …

Cancer is a disease that arises when the organ’s cells divide more rapidly than usual. It arises as a small lump which may eventually turn fatal, if left unnoticed. Unhealthy habits such as smoking, consuming alcohol and intaking tobacco act as a major risk factor that cause different types of cancer in the body, predominately oral cancer or cancers of …

Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is defined as death due to a cardiovascular cause that occurs one hour within the onset of symptoms. The condition can affect any individual with or without any pre-existing heart disease and is not uncommon among youngsters. While SCD is rare, one has recently witnessed well-known public figures and athletes who have succumbed to it. This …

In India, November 17 is observed every year as National Epilepsy Day to create awareness about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain characterized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or ‘fits. The seizures are caused as a result of sudden, excessive electrical discharges in the neurons (brain cells). The condition can affect people at any age and each age group …

Stroke is one of the most common and leading health conditions that causes mortality and disability to millions of Indians. The onset of the disease is caused by an absence or reduced blood flow to parts of the brain, which ends up resulting in a deprivation of oxygen in the brain’s tissues causing damage within the region. The severity of …