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PCOS Motivated Me To Adopt A Healthy Lifestyle
Tara Sharma* 23 is a Delhi-based young woman who shares her experiences of trying to tackle Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with all its symptoms of acne, facial hair, painful periods, and weight gain. Please tell us a bit about your condition, as…
Rita Banik on the left in a red dress and beige jacket with her husband on the right with a blue shirt and black jacket standing by the gate of a building and a garden in the background
I Have Actually Forgotten My Pre-cancer Life
Rita Banik, founder of RACE to Rein in Cancer has been living with cancer for more than 12 years. She reflects on her journey, the ups and downs and what keeps her going as the fear of relapse stays in the mind forever. The milestones and key…
3 young men including Sriram and Sunder at work in the factory
Empowered, Independent Twin Entrepreneurs with Cerebral Palsy Make A Greener World
Sunder and Sriram are twins who were diagnosed with cerebral palsy when they were just 6 months old and who now run Twin Twigs, an eco-friendly business initiative. Ramesh and Radha are their enterprising and supportive parents. The twins and…
My Motto : Live Life King Size Every Single Day
Anita Nanda, 58 who resides in Mauritius, battled breast cancer with a positive attitude, which was, of course, aided by the loving comfort of her family. She recalls those difficult days in this personal account. What was the emotion uppermost in…
Choosing a Life of Independence Over A Cure For Disability
Prof Anita Ghai, a leading disability rights activist and academic reflects on her own life, her life with polio,  rheumatic heart disease and breast cancer and her persistent struggles with undesirable societal attitudes towards…
Mona Balani, a young Indian woman wearing a bright red kurta and a colourful dupatta set against a colourful market background
A Strong Will And Positive Attitude to Battle Stigma of TB and HIV
Mona Balani, 43 from Delhi has had multiple rounds of TB and HIV. Motivated by her own experience of limited support and lack of knowledge, she now advises other patients and works actively with a support group of TB patients  Please tell us a…
When Going Gluten Free Is a Necessity
When Jeeva Anna George was diagnosed with Celiac disease, an uncommon digestive disorder causing inflammation of the small intestine, her whole life began revolving around food. Here she talks at length about her personal journey and how she learnt…
Tips for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
Our Best Tips From Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's and Dementia
World Alzheimer's Day 2018 Alzheimer’s is hard, but as we care for our loved ones, we gain experience that can help others. Read the best tips from Shibani Ganguly, Vimal Balachander and Carol Fernandes, caregivers of persons with dementia.…
Mausumi, a dark haired woman on the right with her mother, a person with dementia on the left. Mother is wearing specs and  a bindi on her forehead and you can see the blue and white sari draped around her shoulders
Patience And Innovation Are The Most Important Attributes Of A Caregiver For Persons With Dementia
Mausumi Ghosh from Mumbai talks about the travails of taking care of her mother, 77 who suffers from dementia in addition to other conditions like osteosporosis. My mother is an osteoporosis patient from 2003 when she underwent hip replacement…