Maintaining good BALANCE and COORDINATION is very crucial for elderly people to lead an active and independent life. As we age, factors such as muscle weakness, stiffness of joints, and reduced flexibility can contribute to a decline in balance. However, incorporating simple and gentle exercises into your routine can significantly improve stability and coordination without…
English Language
While writing or conversing, today’s modern generation uses many phrases in abbreviated form, and sometimes it becomes difficult to understand what this abbreviation means. Here are some abbreviated forms and their actual meanings: 1 LOL– Laugh out loud. 2 OMG– Oh my God. 3 ILY– I love you. 4 LMAO– Laughing mu a*** off. 5…
Chiropractic Therapy
In last week’s blog on Chronic pain, I mentioned CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY for easing out pain. Today I am explaining what this therapy is. Chiropractic therapy involves the use of hands to adjust the spine or other parts of the body to treat pain and improve health. A healthcare professional who practices this therapy is called…
Mindfulness Meditation
In my blog dated 12th November 2024, I wrote about Chronic Pain- Non-Pharma Approach, where I mentioned about Mindfulness Meditation and Chiropractic therapy Today I am writing about MINDFULLNESS MEDITATION. Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and…
Unbelievable Cricket Records
In today’s weekend blog, I am on cricket. Cricket is a game of uncertainties, one batsman who scores a century in one match can get out for zero in the next match. Since the beginning of the game in the third quarter of 19th century, many records have been created by the players, and majority…
Sleep Issues
Friends, are you one of those who crib regularly about lack of sleep to people around you? Often it is noticed that seniors mostly complain about not getting sleep or waking early. Please understand that you are not alone in complaining about the lack of sleep. Studies suggest that 40-to70% of older adults have chronic…
Artificial Pancreas
In today’s health related blog, I am writing about ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS. Most of us are aware that, Pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body’s cell. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion…
Chronic Pain-Non Pharma Approach
As we age gracefully, it is not uncommon to face the challenges of CHRONIC PAIN. Whether it is arthritis, back pain or other persistent discomforts, finding effective ways to manage these conditions becomes crucial. While medications can be used for relief, there is a growing interest in non-pharmacological approaches for seniors to alleviate chronic pain….
Early Puberty
Recently, I read an article in a newspaper about EARLY PUBERTY in children. In the article, the writer described the case of a young girl who was just 1+ year old, still in diapers and still could not speak properly, when she started her first period. It happened so suddenly and then it stopped. But…
Gavaskar vs Marshall
In today’s weekend post, I am writing about a Test cricket match that took place almost four decades ago and came to be known as the ‘GAVASKAR vs. MARSHALL’ contest. The West Indies team had come to India in late 1983, and that too after they had lost the ODI World Cup final to India a…