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Fighting Psoriasis is not my sole aim in life
Alka Dhupkar, 32, has been living with Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition for 20 years. She says, “We should accept our skin disease and then, as a normal person, we can think and plan our life.” She shares her story and learnings. Please…
If He’s Not Well, She’s There. If She’s Not Well, Who’s There?
Our society reinforces women’s role as caregivers, time and again. It’s time this changed to help women focus on their own health, says this post. Think about the time when your grandfather/father(-in-law)/husband/son(-in-law) was sick/unwell/…
Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease – for patient and caregiver
Mrs Balasubramaniam has been looking after her husband, 83, who has Parkinson’s Disease, for more than a decade. She shares symptoms, treatments and caregiving tips.   When was your husband diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? My…
Deepika Padukone on Depression : It was a struggle to wake up
Did you know that as recent as last year, Deepika Padukone was struggling with anxiety and depression, at a time when she was establishing her credentials as one of Bollywood's most sought after actors. She bares her heart for the first time about…
How crochet saved my life and other stories of mental health
You don't have to be ashamed, afraid, cynical. You might be extremely intelligent, extremely self-aware and you might think no counsellor can help you. I did. I was wrong. In the summer of 2012, I was diagnosed with one mental illness. I remember…
Goodbye Year of Cancer. Hello Hope!
Death stared at me up close this year, says cancer survivor Minakshi Ray. What did that teach her about life? As I sit back and take stock of how 2014 treated me, I would say, it was a mixed bag. There have been losses and gains. I don't…
Back on her feet after decades of struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis
For 48-year-old Sachi Pathak, life was never pain-free. A sports enthusiast, Sachi was always ahead in participating in all gymnastic activities in her school. One day while forming a pyramid (a gymnastic formation) she fell on her knees. Her knees…
How I'm preparing to get Alzheimer's - Alanna Shaikh
Global development expert Alanna Shaikh takes on the toughest of health issues - dementia- from the ones affecting the globe at large to the ones hurting her own family. "My dad was my hero and my mentor for most of my life, and I've spent the…
Hope after Stroke
An inspiring interview of Avinash Godbole who learnt to paint with his left hand, after a paralyzing stroke. Understand what he did to prevent his next stroke Symptoms of stroke are complex.  Understand the importance of acting quickly and…