90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a strokeSmoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk
Dr. Deep Das, Neurologist, CMRI Kolkata“World Stroke Day serves as a reminder that stroke is one of the few medical emergencies where time truly equals life. Early action can make all the difference. Recognising stroke symptoms is the first step, which can be easily
Dr. Keni Ravish RajivSenior Consultant - Neurology and Head of Epilepsy Services, Aster Whitefield.City lights, traffic, and a brisk caffeine-fueled pace — city life has lot going for it. But recently, scientists have been asking a blunt question: could living in towns and megacities be quietly nudging
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NSE: TORNTPHARM / BSE: 500420) has announced the launch of Shelcal® Total, a scientifically formulated adult nutrition supplement powder that expands its flagship Shelcal® brand into the rapidly growing Nutrition segment.Shelcal®—with a three-decade legacy of trust—has remained India’s #1 calcium supplement brand
Dr. Vipul Gupta, Director - Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Stroke is a major health emergency, and among the different types of strokes, ischemic stroke is by far the most common—accounting for nearly 87% of all stroke cases globally. An ischemic stroke occurs when a
NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think tank, is formulating a comprehensive National Brain Health Blueprint. This initiative aims to enhance brain health quality and facilitate early detection of cognitive disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, and stroke, addressing the increasing prevalence of neurological conditions
The symposium aimed to foster collaboration, shared best practices from the US and helped India to advance stroke care technologies~ ~ The collaboration between ISA and ASA will continue, with ASA hosting a one-hour joint session at the 18th Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association
Authored By – Edwina Raj, Senior Dietician, Aster CMI HospitalEmbrace the new heart-healthy nutrition regime to protect our heart. Diet is one of the risk factors which is under your control and the Global Burden of Disease study has reported diet as a major factor
Dr. Ms. Edwina Raj, Head of Services - Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Winter is a season that brings with it shorter days, chilly weather, and the need for a more nutrient-dense diet to support overall health and well-being. For women, in particular,
Dr. Anuradha H K, Lead Consultant – Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore “Alzheimer's disease has emerged as one of India's most significant health issues at the moment. While prevalent amongst the elderly, in younger populations, chronic stress, anxiety, and depression are increasingly identified as significant risk
