A Tiny Prick Can Save Your Life: Say Yes to Immunization! Paid Members Public
One of the greatest breakthroughs in modern medicine, vaccines and immunization are the best way to prevent infectious diseases. Around 2-3 million deaths are annually averted because of immunization. World Immunization Week is observed between April 23 to April 30 to raise awareness on the importance of immunization. The theme
Cancer: Not The End Of The World! Paid Members Public
Prasad was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer at age 59. He didn’t lose hope. He didn’t sit around all day waiting for the next test. He tried everything he could to live as healthy a life as possible. When the right time came, he underwent surgery and radiation
Love your bones: Make them break-free! Paid Members Public
Did you know that osteoporosis; a bone disease has caused more disabilities than many cancers and chronic conditions? A decrease in bone density and reduction in bone quality can increase your risk of fractures. Fracture rates have gone up three fold (over the last 30 years) in Asia and India
AIDS: Early detection, best prevention! Paid Members Public
One fine day, Tilak started facing severe flu-like symptoms. Five months later, he was diagnosed with a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. He started taking medicines, one pill daily. And within two months his viral load became undetectable. Tilak is very open about his diagnosis, eats well, exercises often and
Stay Healthy This Winter! Paid Members Public
Do you perceive winter as a season of illnesses and ailments? Injuries, flu, cough, fever, itchy skin, and frostbite bother us all but there is no reason for our health to suffer during the colder months. With a little effort and care, we can fill this season with fun and
Fight Against Cervical Cancer! Paid Members Public
Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease but it is one of the leading causes of cancer death in women, worldwide. In India, cervical cancer is the most common cancer in females, followed by breast cancer. Cervical cancer mostly affects middle- aged women (between 40 and 55 years). It occurs
Hemophilia: Don’t let it bleed you out! Paid Members Public
Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot normally. It can take a long time for a person to stop bleeding if he is suffering from hemophilia. Sometimes, it can cause internal bleeding in the knees, ankles, and elbows which can damage the tissues and
Promote health and safety at work with effective ergonomics! Paid Members Public
Derived from the Greek ergon (work) and nomos (laws), ergonomics is the scientific study of human capabilities in relationship to work demands. It includes working postures, repetitive movements, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), workplace layout, safety, and health. FAST FACTS: * WMSDs account for around 34 percent of all lost-workday injuries and
