Young Man Suffers Stroke Due to Untrained Salon Massage: A Serious Warning on Unqualified Neck Manipulation Ramkumar (Name changed), a 30-year-old housekeeping boy suffered a life-threatening stroke following an unexpected incident at a local salon in Bengaluru. While getting a routine haircut, the barber offered him a free head massage. What was meant to be […]
6 Daily Habits That Can Harm Your Gut
Dr Ajay B R, Associate Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Maintaining good gut health is very important for the overall well-being as well, but many individuals engage in practices that harm their digestion, even without their knowledge. This article discusses six common everyday habits that may be damaging one’s gut health and […]
8 Signs Your Skin Is Warning About Your Health
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Your skin not only serves as a barrier but indicates a lot about your health as well. Health-infected radiance give out tell-tale hints of health dis-arrangement while skin surfaces can represent the state of the human body. If it’s an uninvited pimple or an annoying […]
Ways to Support a Child with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a rare disease that significantly affects the lives of children and their families. This condition disrupts memory, thinking, and behaviour of the child, presenting challenges that can feel overwhelming for such a young person. The problems can become extremely […]
Lifestyle Habits That Increase Cervical Cancer Risk And How To Prevent Them
Dr Indoo Ambulkar. Hod Medical Oncology HCG Cancer Centre in Borivali The first step towards prevention of any disease is gaining a deeper understanding of the causes behind it, and lifestyle is a major contributing factor behind numerous ailments. While genetics and environmental factors play very important roles, one cannot ignore how lifestyle choices such […]
7 Reasons Why You Are Always Tired And How To Reform It
Dr. S M Fayaz, Consultant – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Persistent fatigue can be a source of great annoyance as well as impact almost every part of one’s life. People drag themselves through the day feeling exhausted, which even leads to the dampening of their moods and even anxiety attacks in some cases. […]
5 Ways In Which Stress Can Affect The Heart
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Stress has become a part of daily life that cannot be avoided, whether it is caused by work, personal life, or finances. Short-term stress in most cases can be controlled and managed, but long-term stress tends to have negative effects on one’s health, especially […]
Air Pollution Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers
Traffic exhaust, smoke due to coal and wood burning, and passive smoking are major risk factors after tobacco Intake of tobacco (both smoke and smokeless forms) accounts for 21% of total cancer deaths worldwide, including those from lung cancer. Non-smokers can still be at risk for lung cancer due to several factors, even though smoking is […]
Beyond Symptoms: Exploring Lifestyle’s Connection to Chronic Pain
Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine & Rehabilitation, Aster RV Hospital Chronic pain, characterized by its persistence beyond tissue healing, is now recognized as a distinct disease entity by the International Classification of Diseases. Understanding the role of lifestyle in chronic pain management is crucial, as it can significantly influence a patient’s recovery […]
Kidney cancer: 7 lifestyle mistakes that are damaging your kidneys, putting you at risk of cancer
Dr. Nishith Modi – Consultant, Surgical oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vadodara. Maintaining the health of your kidneys is crucial for overall well-being. These essential organs are crucial for filtering waste, maintaining fluid balance, and regulating blood pressure. Your lifestyle choices greatly influence kidney function and overall well-being. Certain habits and practices can undermine kidney health, […]