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Why people with Parkinson’s may sustain falls?
13Nov

Why people with Parkinson’s may sustain falls?

Freezing:Freezing is a phenomenon where a person with Parkinson’s suddenly stops or freezes while walking. They may feel as if their feet are stuck to the ground and they are unable to move them. This can sometimes last for a few minutes. Freezing occurs due to muscular rigidity and slowness…

Should a diabetic do muscle-strengthening exercises on a regular basis?
14Nov

Should a diabetic do muscle-strengthening exercises on a regular basis?

Nowadays, we see many elderly people going to the gym. Diabetic people are always advised to do physical activity regularly. Many doctors advise their diabetic patients to do weight training or muscle-strengthening exercises, while some doctors say that brisk walking alone is enough. So what should a diabetic person actually…

How to keep Dementia at bay?
14Nov

How to keep Dementia at bay?

India’s population is aging, and people are now living longer lives. With longer life expectancy comes a rising incidence of dementia. It is therefore not surprising that: The estimated dementia prevalence for adults aged 60+ in India is 7.4%. About 8.8 million Indians over the age of 60 are living…

Sitting is new smoking!!
14Nov

Sitting is new smoking!!

Yes, you heard that right. Sitting in a chair, on a couch or reclining for long hours can actually lead to an early death. We spend most of our day sitting. It starts with sitting on the toilet, then on a dining chair for breakfast, then in the car while…