Dr. Shyam Sunder K R, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster RV Hospital Heart attacks which primarily affected the older age group is no longer considered as such, the drastic increase of heart attack cases among the young adults in the past 4- 5 years has become a concerning issue. According to the Data that […]
How Physiotherapy Transforms Weekend Warriors into Championship Contenders
Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital After a decade with athletes, I've cracked the code that separates recreational players from champions. Here's how badminton can revolutionize your fitness and health. Importance of warm up: Enhances blood circulation, improves flexibility, enhances performance. It reduces chances of rotator cuff strain, ACL/Meniscal tears, back injuries. Scapular […]
57% of Indians View Pharmacists as Health Experts, More Than Just Medicine Dispensers: Zeno Health Survey
As the world celebrates pharmacists today, Zeno Health reveals the quiet truth about who India really trusts when it comes to their health. Based on a survey of over 500 pharmacists across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik, the report shows that, beyond doctors, pharmacists stand at the intersection of trust, clarity, and affordability. This year’s global theme by […]
From Yoga to Walking Clubs: Common Everyday Activities That Can Save Your Brain
Dr. Swaroop Gopal – Group Director – Aster International Institute of Neurosciences and Spine Care When people discuss safeguarding their health into old age, the discussion tends to revolve almost exclusively around the heart, weight, or bones. What about the brain, though? After all, it's the headquarters for everything else. Here's the reality: Cognitive drop-off isn't something that materialises […]
Experts Call for Shift Towards Co-Parenting for Healthier Families
In a bid to raise alarm on the prevalent imbalance of gender roles in parenting, experts across India are advising parents to embrace the concept of co-parenting, ahead of National Family Day. Co-parenting is a model where both parents share equal responsibilities in raising children, rather than furthering the traditional norm of the mother as […]
Children and Blood Cancer: Why Awareness is Crucial
Awareness Dr Joydeep Chakrabartty (HOD & Sr Consultant Haemato Oncology) HCG Cancer Center – Kolkata Every parent knows the worry that comes with a child’s fever, cough, or sudden fatigue. Most of the time, it is nothing more than a passing illness. But sometimes, beneath these familiar symptoms, lies something far more serious. Blood cancers like leukaemia […]
The Urban Brain Drain: Is City Living Accelerating Alzheimer’s Risk?
By Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv – Senior Consultant – Neurology and Head of Epilepsy Services, Aster Whitefield. City lights, traffic, and a brisk caffeine-fueled pace — city life has lot going for it. But recently, scientists have been asking a blunt question: could living in towns and megacities be quietly nudging up our risk of […]
Supporting Young Hearts: How Child Life Services Help Children in Hospitals
Dr. Gunda Srinivas, Consultant, Paediatrics Emergency and Paediatrics, Aster RV Hospital Hospitals can be overwhelming for anyone but for children, they can feel downright frightening. From sudden emergencies to extended hospital stays, the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines can cause anxiety, confusion, and even trauma. That’s where Child Life Specialists come in. These compassionate professionals […]
7 Metabolic Red Flags in Your 30s That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Turning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the first whispers of metabolic imbalance — changes that, if […]
7 Surprising Things That Are Aging Your Skin Faster Than the Sun
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru When we think of premature aging, our minds immediately jump to sunlight and UV rays — and rightly so. Sun exposure is the single biggest external factor behind wrinkles, pigmentation, and sagging skin. But what most people don’t realize is that there are several everyday […]