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Walking Again
Henry David Thoreau once said, “None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.” Indeed, old age is a state of mind and if we choose so, we can retain our youthful outlook at any age. Amitabh Bachchan is perhaps the best example of someone who has kept living life to its fullest in spite of being on the wrong side of 60 and suffering several health problems that accompany aging. When he can do it, why can’t you? …
Conquering Cancer
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world. Yet, it remains widely prevalent across the world. What’s disturbing is that in spite of significant advances in the understanding of cancer and its treatment, the combined death rate from all cancers is not dramatically different than what it was 25 years ago. The causes of most cancers are still unknown, although occurrence increases with age and multiple risk factors have been identified. For the uninitiated, cancer is a …
Policing cop’s health
Stress is a known killer. Physicians often trace sickness and other physical health problems to psychological reasons, occupational stress being the most widespread and lethal of them. And the occupation that is among the most stressful is police work. Just consider the work that police personnel are involved in and you won’t envy them. Crime and violence surround them and they are always needed in ominous situations. While police workforce is trained for the job, we often forget that they …
Ignorance is not bliss
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women aged 40-59. Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every 13 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer. Breast cancer accounts for 20 per cent of the total cancer-related diseases in India and is largely prevalent among urban women. 75,000 new cases occur in Indian women every year. A World Health Organisation survey suggests that by 2020 there will be 10 million new cancer cases every …
Rulers of the heart
In the 1967 film, King of Hearts, a World War I soldier, separated from his battalion wanders into a small village, which is totally deserted, leave for inmates of a mental asylum. The villagers, fearing an attack by enemy forces, have fled, leaving behind the mentally handicapped patients, who were regarded as totally disposable, for even their wardens abandon them. Such an attitude is widespread in our society, where the marginalised section is often left to fend for itself. But …
See and Smile
It’s not just students who heave a sigh of relief during summertime. As the financial year of most Indian companies ends in March, even business executives and working professionals look forward to a time off from their gruelling work schedules. Most pack their bags and head to a holiday destination. Those who stay back participate in the various activities and events organised in and around the city. One such summertime event that the city residents look forward to is the …
Ye Dil Mange No More
Prevention is better than cure, it is said. But this adage does not apply to AIDS, where prevention is the only option, since there is no known cure. In spite of this seemingly common knowledge about AIDS, the incidence of this deadly disease is on the upswing. AIDS is spreading faster in India than anywhere else in the world, with an official figure of 51 lakh HIV+ cases. According to some foreign NGOs, this figure is over one crore. Cause …
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Malnutrition and our Society
A study by University of Southern California, published in the November issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, has found that children who are malnourished in the first few years of their life are more likely to be aggressive and antisocial throughout childhood and into their late teens. "Poor nutrition, characterised by zinc, iron, vitamin B and protein deficiencies, leads to low IQ, which leads to later antisocial behaviour. These are all nutrients linked to brain development," said psychology professor …
The secret of a long life
The Ogimi Village in Japan is called The Village of Long Life. The statistics of Ogimi village contradict the general pattern of old age, which is usually associated with a plethora of ailments. Consider this: of the 3500 residents in the village, 1056 people are over 65 and there are 80 people aged more than 90. The secret of Ogimi village’s longevity lies in the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Most of the older people live on their own or with …
Old is gold
It is said that age is all mind over matter – if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. If age is a matter of the mind, then you’re as old as you feel. Though old age has its drawbacks, it comes with many rewards. Old is Gold, because virtues like wisdom, insight, patience, tolerance and knowledge come with old age. It is to honour these virtues that we celebrate the World Elder’s Day. On Friday October 01, 2004, the Rotary …