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Hope.  “What does hope mean to you?” This was the question I asked my colleagues recently. There were so many interesting and unique answers I received from them. I don’t have any hesitations in admitting all their wide spectrum of answers gave me a broader perspective on hope. However, it gave me an insight that hope lies in different things for different people. No matter what, every human being will cling to something as a hope to face the world when everything falls apart.  As Lung cancer month was observed in the month of November, and the discussion on hope urged me to write this blog. This blog is focused to bring about some hope to the people fighting cancer and their family. There are many famous personalities who fought cancer with hope and have set an example that anything can be faced in life.   Yuvraj Singh:   “Six sixes in an over.”  You know whom I’m talking about. His T-20 world cup accomplishment in the year 2007 can never be forgotten. Yu...

  Yesterday after a stomach full lunch at home, I took a nap. After a deep sleep, I woke up wondering which time of the day it is. I know I’m not the only one who has experienced this kind of confusion. Quite often you would have taken a nap during a random time of the day and when you wake up it might have taken you a while to figure out which time of the day it is.  But can you believe if we say that there is a syndrome that has a similar kind of confusion? Yes, this syndrome is called Sundowning Syndrome.  Sundowning syndrome otherwise called late-day confusion is a neurological phenomenon. Sundowning syndrome is a state of confusion that arises during the late afternoon and this state prolongs till the night. Though there are numerous studies conducted on sundowning syndrome no standard definition has been declared yet.  Sundowning syndrome is not a disease. It is a group of symptoms or behavior, thoughts, and feeling that is common in seniors with neurologic...

Modern approaches have made way for cutting-edge tools and treatments because we live in a world that is rapidly developing toward a technology-driven one. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), often known as shockwave therapy , is a prevalent treatment option used in physiotherapy clinics today. Shockwave therapy is a musculoskeletal treatment that is gaining popularity due to its amazing advantages for rehabilitation, pain relief, and function recovery. This therapy helps elders heal more quickly and with less pain and downtime. What is shock-wave therapy? Shock waves are audible high-energy sound waves. Since 1980, shock waves have been utilized in the realm of medicine to treat and dissolve formed stones in kidney. In the present period, this energy is used for physiotherapy in the painful body regions to improve therapeutic effects. This method has the potential to significantly speed up the healing process. Additionally, they promote healthy blood flow and a strong met...

Recently when I was surfing the internet to write something informative and new an article came to my notice. It said that a vegan diet has been found to alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis . Intrigued by this, I started searching for more articles with relevant information, and eventually, I got the right topic to write for World Arthritis Day (October 12th). In the book,‘This is your Mind on Plants’by Michael Pollan an American author, food has been defined as something that comes from nature, fed from nature, and eventually rot, implying that food comes from plants. By this definition, we can assume that the author talks about a plant-based diet. A vegan diet, a trending diet in the nutrition world is also a plant-based diet. More than a diet, it is considered a lifestyle and there are many ambassadors promoting veganism.  Scientific studies and researches come with new findings every single day. This time, they have found out that a vegan diet proves beneficial again...

“Breast cancer changes you, and the change can be beautiful.”  – Jane Cook Cancer is a disease that doesn’t affect only the patient but also their family. It changes the patient’s and their family’s life in unexpected ways. It turns their life upside down. Nevertheless, we would have come across many cancer survivors shining through the odds with their immense positivity and inspiring others. One of the most common cancer types affecting predominantly women is breast cancer. October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Awareness in different forms has been planned throughout the month to provide information constituting breast cancer tips , breast cancer treatments , signs and symptoms, precautions, etc., It has been recorded that breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer affecting millions of women across the world.  As a part of breast cancer month, this blog would like to share a piece of information with the readers about the connection between br...

  “Ageing is a beautiful art for those who know to scream colors.”               World Health Organization has observed that the functional abilities that keep seniors happy are developed and maintained as part of healthy aging. The silver community has been taken into consideration due to the rise in the older population. Particularly in terms of health promotion and preventive health issues, primary health care services encounter challenges due to the overall health services' constrained capacity. To stop the senior population from developing more serious health issues, the standard of health care services for them must be raised. According to some studies, approximately 90% of adults over 65 prefer to spend as much time as possible at home. However, additional care is frequently required to make it happen, which is why some families turn to home healthcare services .  Due to its accessibility and affordability, home healthcare is pre...

Can you believe this when we say, every three seconds a person somewhere in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia? But this has been truly observed by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). Thereby, to find a solution for this disease and to spread awareness among the people World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on September 21, 2022. However, in recent times, Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated the whole month. Earlier this year, Alzheimer’s Cupcake Day and Alzheimer’s Advert were celebrated.  Alzheimer’s Walk has also been scheduled to happen in October in the United States. Quite recently in India, scientists from IIT Jodhpur and other national research institutes have found a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's. Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) has estimated that by the year 2030, there will be around 7.6 million people in India affected by Alzheimer’s.  Each year, a theme is proposed for the celebration of Alzheimer’s day. As a part of it, t...

Introduction: Knowing how to administer first aid is advantageous for both you and your neighbourhood. It enables you to help injured people until assistance comes in the case of an accident or other emergency. Since first-aid knowledge may be used at home, at work, or in public places, a community gets safer the more individuals who are first-aid qualified are there. Getting your First Aid certification has advantages for you personally as well as your family, friends, coworkers, and even the community at large. Accidents and emergencies are not entirely preventable or unavoidable, as unpleasant as it is to bring them up. Making ensuring older individuals are secure at home is more crucial than ever as an increasing proportion of them age in place. The most frequent mishaps involving elderly individuals include falls, burns, and poisonings. Here is what you need to know about first aid if you live with an older senior so that you can stay safe. World    first aid day : World ...