Hypertension - Different Truths

December 28, 2021
Tapan Mozumdar
Fiction, Special Feature

Raag Jhanjhavati

Here’s a story about Madhumalati’s marriage with musically illiterate Satish Mohan, who called her ‘Raaga Jhanjhavati’, given her temper and fuss. Through various twists and turns, they land in...

August 25, 2017
Anumita Roy
Potpourri, Religion, Special Feature

Ganesha in my Life

Often, Anumita forgot to join her palms in prayers. It was more of a discussion rather than a prayer. These talk sessions never failed. Here’s a candid account of...

August 24, 2017
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy

Eye Care Tips for the Elderly

Rita tells us about the necessity of eye care for the elders, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Problems with eyesight can occur at any age, but...

June 15, 2017
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy, Health

Recognising the Warning Signs of a Stroke FAST

There are four identifying factors in stroke as stated by the World Stroke Organisation, using the acronym FAST–Face, Arm, Speech and Time. Stroke or brain attack is now the...

June 1, 2017
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy, Health

High Blood Pressure in the Elderly: Causes and Prevention

Rita dwells on the issue of high blood pressure among the elders. She tells us about its causes and preventions, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Blood...

May 27, 2017
Parna Mukherjee
Fitness, Food, Health

The Green Blood: Wheatgrass Juice – II

Wheatgrass juice proves to be an elixir for those suffering from hypertension, fatty liver because it is a rich source of Magnesium and Potassium. These minerals lower blood pressure...

April 20, 2017
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy

A Guide to Health Insurance Plans for Senior Citizens – II

Here’s the second part of the guide to health insurance plans for senior citizens, by Rita. She looks into the fine prints and reminds us what to be check,...

April 4, 2017
Shernaz Wadia
Potpourri, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Strange World of Blind Rats and Pushy Pied Pipers

We have all turned into blind rats, lured by the flute of pushy Pied Pipers of the commercial and corporate world. Our needs, our ambitions, aspirations, dreams, even...

December 8, 2016
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy, Health

Battling Blood Pressure: A Guide for the Elderly

Blood pressure is a silent killer. For the elderly, the risk factor is even higher. Which is why, senior citizens should take special care to maintain healthy blood pressure to...

November 3, 2016
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy, Health

16 Common Preventive Health Screenings for the Elderly

Though a cliché, prevention is better than cure, it’s true as well, particularly for elders. Rita details 16 common preventions for our seniors. Often, they ignore their preventive health cares, which...

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