Hearing loss affects more than just sound. We routinely get eyes tested, but tend to overlook hearing loss. Each year, crores of Indian children are born deaf and later detected with hearing loss. Early diagnosis means early intervention and a better quality life. A hearing screening is a very simple…
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It is that time of year again, when I have to go for my annual health check. I like to do it in March because I feel good about showing myself some self-care as International Women’s Day approaches, especially after my Mom passed away in 2010. I always imagine her…
Healthy eating. Who doesn’t want to stick to a healthy diet and healthy eating habits? We try to focus on cutting down carbs, fats, and exercise to keep active. Doing this is not just relevant for external beauty, as a healthy lifestyle also protects us from serious ailments and strengthens…
What if I told you that there is a powerful drink that will grant you great health, higher intelligence, and even financial gain? Would you believe me? I’ll bet the shelves wouldn’t be stocked fast enough and people would be buying it by the cartload, no matter what the price. A…
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy One of the great joys of living through your 20s and 30s is that for most of us, most health concerns seem to be a lifetime away. The problems that come with ageing, like back pain and failing eyesight are far into the future and for many…
Acoustic Neuroma is the name given to a slow-growing tumor that affects the vestibular cochlear nerve. This is a nerve connecting the ear to the brain, and is located behind the ear, below the brain. While such tumors are not usually malignant, that is, they are cancerous, and they do…
Everyone has problems sleeping, occasionally. Gone are the days when you slept for 8 hours straight. Occasional snoring, episodes of insomnia and daytime fatigue are common conditions that can happen to almost anyone. Blame it on the excessive work pressure, stress or obesity, but sleeping disorders have become a part…