Tobacco increases risk of multiple heart diseases. But people who quit tobacco reduce their risk of dying from a heart disease significantly. Read more to understand the consequences of tobacco consumption and the benefits of quitting tobacco.
Tobacco can affect the heart and the entire cardiovascular system including the blood vessels. According to the WHO and World Heart Federation, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-related heart diseases every year. Even occasional intake of tobacco and…
The theme for World Health Day 2022 is Our Planet, Our Health. It is a time to understand how environmental issues and specifically air pollution is affecting our health and how we can be part of the solution. We spoke to doctors and local and global clean air advocates to understand the long term effects of pollution and the steps each one of us can take. How is pollution affecting health of people, especially the vulnerable children and elderly? Jeffery K Smith, Clean air advocate…
During #SaltAwarenessWeek, we put the spotlight on how much salt children need, the hidden sources of salt and why parents must be aware and pro-actively manage salt intake. Facts every parent must know. Did you know - Children need less salt than adults - Kidneys of children take time to develop - Children have a normal BP of 120/80 only around the age of 15-16 Learn more about blood pressure readings in children and why salt in children must be regulated. - WHO has…
A panel discussion with Dr Rajan Ravichandran and Dr Arun Gupta highlighted the need for better product labeling and regulatory changes around advertising and marketing of processed foods. For parents to be aware of the link of salt, sugar and ultra processed foods with diabetes, hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease in children. (Video below) Participants: Dr Rajan Ravichandran – Senior Nephrologist (RR) Dr Arun Gupta – Pediatrician (AG) Aparna Mittal, Founder , PatientsEngage (AM) …
Dr Tejo Pratap Oleti, Consultant Neonatologist at Fernandez Hospitals highlights the importance of getting infant nutrition right. He addresses the myths and misconceptions around it and advises on simple ways to ensure that little babies and toddlers get the right nutrition. Why is nutrition in Infancy (ages 0-3 years) important? During first 3 years of life, brain attains almost 90-95% of adult size. First 1000 days i.e from conception to 2 years of age is very important period in child…
Kajal Hansda, Senior Dietitian and Diabetes educator, DAY(Diabetes Awareness and you) shares tips for managing blood sugar levels during festival periods. Festive days with their abundance of rich sweets and savouries can usually be a tough time for persons with diabetes. How should one's diet be managed during this phase? Indian festivals are celebrated by heavy servings of sweets and savoury items. But Persons with Diabetes can still enjoy these festivals. Few simple measures should be…
Usha Jesudasan, author and motivational writer, whose three children were on the forefront of Covid care with one of them contracting the disease, feels no matter what our circumstances, we can choose joy as a traveling companion during difficult times. Read her simple thoughts to uplift her mood. I’m flipping over the entries in my diary. One line keeps appearing again and again – be kind and make a difference to someone every day. This was the mantra that was drilled into me as a…
Mumbai based photographer Rajen Nair has been motivating children with cancer and hearing loss to take pictures during pandemic lockdown to keep their mind off stress and worry. You have been able to teach photography to children with cancer and hearing loss even during the Covid pandemic. Could you tell us how you managed amidst the lockdown? Due to Covid lockdown, my photography classes and outdoor photography activities were discontinued. Some students had expressed fear about the corona…
Even when the Covid infection period is over, it can take time to regain your strength and feel strong and well. Here are some useful tips by Dr. Shital Raval Patel to ensure a full recovery. Post Covid care refers to the care that a patient may require after the period of infection. Most patients will recovery within their 14 day isolation period from the infection. Increasingly, there are cases of post-Covid health conditions which are termed Long-Covid or Long-haul Covid wherein a person may…
