Category: Health

Healthy living becoming a habit in Lucknow

Arijit Bose
Lucknow

Lucknow: In Lucknow, efforts to promote healthy living often include initiatives by both the government and private sectors. Some common efforts might include: Public Awareness Campaigns: These can range from health awareness drives to campaigns promoting regular exercise, balanced diets, and regular health check-ups. Fitness and Wellness Centers: Increasing availability of gyms, yoga centers, and wellness spas catering to various aspects of physical and mental well-being. Green Spaces and Parks: Development and maintenance of parks and green spaces for outdoor activities and recreational purposes. Healthy Eating Initiatives: Promotion of healthier…

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Green Tea a unique drink to counter ill health

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Green tea offers a variety of health benefits due to its rich content of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Here are some of the primary benefits: Rich in Antioxidants: Green tea is loaded with antioxidants called catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which help prevent cell damage. Improves Brain Function: The caffeine and L-theanine in green tea can improve brain function, leading to increased alertness and better mood. Aids in Weight Loss: Green tea can increase fat burning and boost metabolic rate, making it a popular choice for those looking to…

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In monsoon season keep health pangs at bay

Arijit Bose
monsoon season

Lucknow: During the monsoon season, various health problems can arise due to increased humidity, waterlogging, and a proliferation of disease-causing organisms. Here are some common health issues faced during this time: Waterborne Diseases: Cholera: Caused by contaminated water, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration. Typhoid Fever: Also spread through contaminated food and water, causing high fever, weakness, stomach pains, headache, and loss of appetite. Hepatitis A: Spread through contaminated food and water, affecting the liver and causing jaundice. Vector-borne Diseases: Malaria: Spread by mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water, causing fever,…

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Prevention is better than cure

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dr. Satinder Pal Singh Tulsi (MDS- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Certified AO Cranio-Maxillo Facial Trauma – Advanced Techniques-Switzerland)is currently serving as Senior Consultant –Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Care, Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow with a collective work experience of 21+ Years. With an impressive body of work that has taken him to Sahara Hospital, Amby Valley Hospital -Mumbai, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Smile Train (USA) to name a few he is highly skilled and has proven his finesse. His repertoire includes Flexible dentures,…

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Regular yoga improve lives of Filariasis patients in UP

Arijit Bose
Filariasis

Lucknow: The Yogi government is running various campaigns across Uttar Pradesh to achieve the ambitious goal of eradicating filariasis from the state by 2027.  Remarkably, the government has made significant strides in combating filariasis through yoga while the lives of filariasis patients have significantly improved through regular yoga and exercise. Under the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the guidance of the Health Department, supporting organizations are working to reintegrate filariasis patients, who have long been isolated from society, back into the mainstream. As part of this initiative, an…

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Appreciate your natural looks – Dr. Vaibhav Khanna

Arijit Bose
Dr. Vaibhav Khanna

Lucknow: Getting that perfect look has never gone out of fashion. Who knows it better than Dr. Vaibhav Khanna who has been tirelessly serving patients for the past 3 decades across top medical institutions in the city. But with the urgency to look prim and proper, one must not try and tinker with one’s natural demeanour. Dr. Vaibhav Khanna says that unless its a matter of life and death and one’s life is dependent on a critical procedure ideas like botox, fillers, lip jobs and breast implants should be avoided…

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Sleep apnea can now be detected through advanced MRI

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is focusing on innovation and research to enhance public welfare through modern technology. In a recent breakthrough, CBMR researchers and SGPGI professors have successfully utilized MRI technology to detect advanced stages of sleep apnea. This pioneering research will now enable advanced MRI scans to identify severe sleep apnea, leading to more accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients. Center of Biomedical Research (CBMR) researcher Dr. Ahmed Raza Khan, in collaboration with Professor Zia Hashim of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine…

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Pasta has nutritional properties as well

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: For a long time, pasta has been a dish that adorns the dining table all over the world. In India, it is made for the mood as well as for the guests. It is a very tasty and comfortable food. But as much as it is famous, it is also considered infamous. It is considered the root of diseases like obesity and diabetes. The reason behind which is often blamed is its amount of carbs. But is pasta as bad as we are told? Or is it our way…

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Can dry fruits curb diabetes ?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Diabetes is a condition in which there is too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Glucose is an important energy source for your body, but if its level becomes too high, it can cause health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage, etc. Diabetes is a serious disease, which once occurs, never gets cured, but it has to be kept under control throughout life. Currently, there is no cure for diabetes, but it can be kept under control with medicine, diet and exercise. Dry fruits are…

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Banana has magical powers that keep you healthy

Arijit Bose
Banana

Lucknow: It is believed that if you eat bananas daily, your energy level can increase. But if you are an athlete, then you can also consume bananas as a snack. Bananas contain a lot of iron, bananas are rich in iron. Eating bananas daily cures anemia very quickly. Bananas contain magnesium and potassium in very high quantities. Which is known to relax the muscles. If you eat it throughout the day, then it is possible that you start feeling sleepy. Controls diabetes Banana is beneficial for diabetes patients because it…

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