'Most mothers who practise yoga have birthed naturally. One patient with repeated miscarriages and an IVF pregnancy was able to give birth naturally too. It is the release of fears and the sense of confidence imparted in this programme that enables young women to go through their labour calmly,’ says Nityatara Raina, yoga therapist at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
‘Usually, cardiac rehabilitation facilities will have machines like treadmills and cycles where patients can gradually increase their activities under careful monitoring. But, with these facilities not available in most places, yoga can help people get back to their normal life,’ says Dr Ambuj Roy, Professor of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi
Pune’s Gennova Biopharmaceuticals gets DCGI approval for its vaccine GEMCOVAC-OM. 'It has demonstrated robust immune responses in phase 3 clinical trials conducted at 20 centres across 13 cities in India. The vaccine is safe and well tolerated and could prevent future waves of the pandemic,’ says Dr Sanjay Singh, CEO of the Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
Leg exercises work all the major muscle groups in your body, which promote healthy movement patterns in daily life and enhance overall athletic performance. Additionally, having a strong lower body will make it easier to stay healthy and manage long-term illnesses like diabetes, heart disease and arthritis, says holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta
Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) is caused due to gene mutation that causes protein to deposit itself and stiffen your heart’s main pumping chamber, making it harder for your heart to pump blood to your body, says Dr Mohammed Rehan Sayeed, Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
As the Health Ministry reviews heat-wave related deaths across the country, heat-related illnesses comprise a spectrum of disorders from muscle cramps and heat exhaustion to a more serious medical emergency such as heatstroke. An easy reckoner on understanding signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention
It is important to remember that our food choices have consequences, and opting for organic meat is a small but meaningful step towards a healthier future, says Dr Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Nutritionist, Apollo Hospitals
'Children with congenital kyphosis may not show signs at birth and can be easily misdiagnosed. The deformity happens when a child’s spinal column does not develop properly in the womb. The key to arresting the condition is early detection followed by immediate surgery for correction,' says Dr JV Modi, Spine surgeon and Orthopaedic, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
Loud noise can prompt the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline via the endocrine system. It impacts blood pressure, heart and hearing, resulting in chronic health issues and poor quality of life, says Dr Ravindra Khaiwal, Professor of Environment Health, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh
It is advisable to have sweet potatoes boiled for about 30 minutes. It lowers glycemic index (GI) to about 46. Leave the skin on. When boiled and eaten with skin, it provides fibre which controls blood glucose levels, says Aishwarya Kumbhakoni, Consultant Dietician, Diabetes, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai
'Almost one-fourth of post-surgery patients go back with a heart pumping capacity of less than 35 per cent. They survive but they do so with a weakened heart. And this could have been avoided if they had identified symptoms and intervention had begun early,' says Dr Ambuj Roy, Professor of Cardiology
Since pigmentation gets pronounced very easily, we must apply sunscreen while working in front of a laptop. The skin absorbs eight to 10 per cent of the radiation working long hours in front of a device. Even LED and any fluorescent light is a source of radiation. Dr D M Mahajan, Dermatologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, details your sunscreen hygiene
Research has shown that sound waves generated by the humming bee sound as advocated by yoga de-stresses, relaxes and helps in gathering energy and attention to a focal point. Typically, this energy is dissipated or lost. This impacts memory, concentration, judgment and decision-making, says yoga expert Kamini Bobde
Cold exposure therapy (CET) causes the peripheral blood vessels in arms and legs to constrict, leading to the redistribution of blood towards your core and thus conserving heat. This process induces physiological adaptations that could potentially improve health and improve performance. But consult a healthcare expert to customise plan, says functional medicine expert and celebrity counsellor Vijay Thakkar
A man, for example, can be a heavy drinker for 20 to 30 years and have moderate difficulties, but a woman can be a heavy drinker for only five years and develop moderate health issues, says Dr Manish Machave, Consulting Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
Our team with clinical studies on Alzheimer’s patients has shown that iron deposition in the hippocampus along with decrease in the levels of the antioxidant glutathione in the same area of the brain is one of the important factors of the disease, says Dr Pravat Mandal, senior scientist and former director-in-charge of the National Brain Research Centre
Like all young people, they led busy lives and had lifestyle-induced triggers. Now with cardiac rehabilitation and a well-managed discipline of diet, exercise and self-checks, they have never been fitter and are pursuing their passion
The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining blood pressure stability. Disruption of this system due to kidney cancer can lead to elevated blood pressure levels. Prolonged high blood pressure in turn can damage blood vessels and impair kidney function, says Dr Himesh Gandhi, Uro-Oncologist and Robotic, Laparoscopic Uro-Surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
PGIMER, Chandigarh tests its efficacy in a new study. ‘Esmolol has a beneficial effect in reducing oxidative stress that may improve wound healing. The findings indicate that topical esmolol may be an appropriate addition to standard care protocols for treating diabetic foot ulcers,’ says Dr Ashu Rastogi, Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology and lead author of the study
Sleep disturbances, including sleep apnea, insomnia and sleep deprivation have been linked to an increased risk of vertigo and dizziness. Lack of quality sleep can affect the brain’s ability to regulate balance and spatial perception, contributing to these symptoms, says Dr PN Renjen, Senior Consultant, Neurology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
A bitter kind of bottle gourd carries a highly toxic compound called Tetracyclic Triterpenoid Cucurbitacins that can cause serious side effects and even death, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
‘We have used biomaterials such as collagen, protein and peptide – the building materials of the body – and made the cornea outside the body in the laboratory. A bioengineered cornea’s advantage is that it is not from another human being, so it won’t get rejected when the transplant happens,’ says Dr Virender Sangwan, Director of Innovation, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital
All plant-based foods contain 20 amino acids, including the nine essential ones, though the proportion of the latter may not be as high as those in animal-derived foods. But if you have a good plant-based food mix that you can have throughout the day, be it legumes, beans, grains, nuts and seeds, you are sorted, says Dr Neeti Sharma, Senior Dietician at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram
The conversion of prediabetes to diabetes among Indians is faster than any population and about 15.3 per cent of Indians are already in the prediabetes stage. But its reversal needs simple intervention, says Dr V Mohan, Chairman, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai
