From the first week of pregnancy to the fortieth, expecting mothers should pay special attention to their physical and mental health. Pregnancy is one of the most blissful periods in a woman’s life. However, women go through hormonal changes, mood swings, and physical fatigue during pregnancy. Practicing Yoga can address these health issues to a...

People deal with loneliness even when they are surrounded by family and friends. Sometimes you can feel lonely for months together. While some individuals gradually grow comfortable with loneliness or solitude, some slowly slip into depression resulting in worsening mental health. If left unaddressed, it could lead to major problems in the future. The pandemic...

Undergoing surgery in old age is difficult enough. Surgery when dealing with memory loss is a whole new challenge. Alzheimer’s and dementia are neurologic disorders that destroy memory and other mental functions. Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia who want to undergo surgery for other health issues face several complications. Elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia...

If you are above 25, you may have dealt with the pressure to get married at least once. Your parents may send you ‘rishtas’ and force you to go through random profiles. Sometimes peer pressure may also put you under stress. Whatever the case, you have to deal with this pressure and not let it...

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. It is a  progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. Alzheimer’s usually occurs after the age of 70. But increasing stress levels and poor lifestyles these days have led to the early onset of Alzheimer’s. As...

People often associate Yoga with difficult poses that challenge the physical body. Yoga, however, is more than just asanas. It is about cultivating self-awareness and achieving a deeper level of concentration. Physical activity is just one aspect of yoga. Yoga combines exercise with meditation and breathing techniques to promote body flexibility and mind relaxation. Anxiety...

For most students, exams are nothing less than a nightmare. Students dread exams for a variety of reasons like fear of failure, parental pressure, and unrealistic expectations from themselves. Whatever the reason, the exam season turns out to be a chaotic, unpleasant experience for a majority of students as well as their families. While some...

Women hit menopause between ages 45 and 55. Menopause is not a pleasant experience for most women as the estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate during this phase. Women going through menopause deal with problems like upset stomach, digestive issues, fatigue, hot flashes, and emotional highs and lows. Hormonal fluctuations cause irritability among women. Admittedly, managing...