Authored by Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital It is important to stay healthy during the quarantine by practising good nutritional habits, mindful eating and doing enough physical exercise. By reducing your portion sizes, adding a good amount of protein in your daily menu, avoiding high-calorie foods and binge eating, you are more likely […]
Contributed by Dr. Anand Balasubramaniam, Senior Consultant Cornea, Sankara Eye hospital Bangalore The current lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has led to the biggest self-isolation India has ever witnessed. As activities have confined to the four walls of the house, work from home, online schooling has become an instant mantra. Children are spending more time […]
By Dr. Hirenappa Udnur, Consultant-Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal It is always said that taking a precaution is always better than finding a solution for a problem caused. People take so many safety measures across the world in different ways, to keep their life secure. And the extent of this has no borders, there are […]
Coronavirus has put us all into doubt and the constant news about the pandemic is making us feel anxious and stressed. All of this is taking toll on mental health and have increased stress and anxiety levels in children and adults in an unprecedented way. This is the time to do all we can to […]
Contributed by Dr. Anand Balasubramaniam, Senior Consultant – Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru Covid-19 has taken the world by storm and people are still getting used to the new model of living under quarantine. During this time, taking the right safety and hygiene measures to prevent the spread of disease is […]
During times of crisis, particularly one such as the ongoing COVID-19 scare that has resulted in the entire population having to stay in the confines of their homes to protect the larger well-being of the society, it is natural for an individual to experience many emotional and psychological challenges. These may be either difficulties that […]
Authored article by Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital Eating healthy is vital to building good immunity. Healthy foods help trigger the right signals within our bodies and give a boost to our immune system. While junk food is tasty to the tongue and provides a distraction from boredom and stress, it is also […]
Dr. V. Mohan shares some critical DOs & DON’Ts As part of its Patient Education Programme (PEP) and respecting the lockdown and the social distancing norms set by the Government of India to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19, Neuberg Diagnostics Private Limited, a StartUp in the PathLab chain segment, today organized a PEP Talk in the form […]
Researchers at Alliance University, Bengaluru, a renowned Private University in South India have developed a low-cost, portable and easy to operate ‘Ultraviolet Disinfection Negative Pressure Isolation Chamber (UDNPIC)’ to protect front-line health workers from the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). In the ongoing fight against the pandemic, one of the potential risks that doctors, nurses and paramedical staff […]
Contributed by Dr. Santhosh Atmanand Revankar, Consultant Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur How many times have you thought when you wake up that you need extra sleep rest, perks of having another holiday in a week or have an extra person who can help you out for daily household chores. Well, for people […]