Category : HEALTH & FITNESS

Dr Samir Parikh The word ‘suicide’ is more often than not shrouded by stigma and misconceptions, which further increases the hesitation in talking about it. In fact, at times simply hearing the mention of the word could end up evoking many powerful images, emotions and even judgments in our minds. Therefore, it becomes important to […]Read More

Dr Samir Parikh Be it within the Indian context or not, it is an undeniable fact that the prevalence of suicides is a significant area of concern globally. However, if we are to take a glance at the statistics in India specifically, according to the World Health Organisation, the age standardised suicide rate in India […]Read More

Dr Samir Parikh Teenage years, or adolescence in itself has been identified as a crucial period, considering the rapid changes as a part of the developmental phases itself, coupled with dealing with the transition from childhood into the next developmental phase of life, bringing with it inherent anxieties, and confusions regarding the formation of identities, […]Read More

Team L&M The burden of cardiovascular diseases is increasing in India, and systematic understanding of its causes is a huge topic for the ongoing research. It is well-known that high blood pressure, tobacco consumption and diabetes are the usual triggers for heart trouble. But there is a silent killer that is hardly known to anyone […]Read More

Dr Mansi Chaudhry Also known as senile dementia, it is a progressive mental disorientation that occurs in the middle or old age, due to generalised degeneration of brain. It is the most common cause of progressive senility. A type of neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline. […]Read More

Team L&M Staying healthy and fit is the norm today. Everyone believes in living an active lifestyle, from athletes, to millennials, to housewives, mothers and fitness enthusiasts. Fast&Up, one of the fastest growing nutrition brands in the country, offers India’s first effervescent range of nutrition. Reload, their flagship workout replenishment drink, is a hypotonic effervescent […]Read More

Dr Kshama Chandan When it comes to the health of your teeth, “you are what you eat”. It is not only what you choose to eat and how often you eat but also when you eat that affects your general health as well as the heath of your teeth and gums. While chocolate, sweets, candies, […]Read More

Dr P Tandava Krishnan Myth 1 We are a developing country. Diabetes is primarily a problem of developed countries. Fact A recent study conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that nearly one in every five Indian above 20 years is either a diabetic or at risk for diabetes. In fact, India […]Read More

Team L&M If you do not have a pet dog at home yet, get one now. Not many of you would know that having one may lead to reduced risk of obesity and risk of allergy in children. A new research has found that babies from families with pets – usually dogs – showed higher […]Read More