Fight the virus with immunity

With the ongoing pandemic, till the time herd immunity is achieved, a healthy immune system is our best weapon against the Coronavirus Even as the Coronavirus pandemic seems to be slowing down, with drives to provide vaccinations against the disease gearing up, people should not let their guards down against the virus. And as we […]

Not all natural: Chinese syrups adulterating Indian honey

Even as Indians turn to honey consumption to boost their immunity amidst the pandemic, investigations by the CSE reveal that it might not be a good idea A recent investigative study conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment found (CSE) found that 77% of samples of honey were adulterated with sugar syrup. Popular brands […]

For a glowing skin

Amidst the pandemic as pollution levels in Delhi are on the rise again, Dr Sonali Kohli gives some insights about possible ways to ensure healthy skin

Eating ‘larger than life’

As the world battles the Coronavirus pandemic, staying healthy is our top priority. Macrobiotic diet gives a boost to immunity with a larger-than-life approach to living and eating Even as the pandemic keeps affecting normal life, restrictions on the movement of individuals and commerce across the country are being eased. However, despite the easing of […]

Fighting for a healthy life

My lungs were almost destroyed due to air pollution. In November last year, while I was training for a long-distance race in Delhi one evening, I started wheezing. Initially, I thought that it was not something serious. But later, I started having frequent headaches, itching and redness in the eyes and nasal irritation. I visited […]

Give, it won’t hurt

It’s time to stand up and be counted among those who pledge to donate organs after death. After all, you won’t need them any more Nobody wants to think about what will happen to our bodies (or properties!) after we die. Just as sensible people make wills, sensitive persons should sign a pledge to donatie […]

To avert strokes, read this

They are as common as heart attacks for people over 55. The best way to avoid stroke is to be aware of the risk factors and modify your lifestyle accordingly You know about heart attacks, but have you heard the term “brain attack”? This term is frequently used in the corridors of major hospitals. And […]

Modesty exemplified

Dr Bharat Vaswani, who has won the Magsaysay Award for taking 7,000 mentally ill off the streets and reuniting them with their families, hopes society learns that psychiatry has the ability to put sufferers back on their feet One of the recipients of this year’s prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award is Mumbai based psychiatrist Dr Bharat […]