Year: 2020

Cognitive decline in seniors is a widespread and serious problem that not only diminishes the quality of life for the individual but causes untold heartache for family and friends. In addition to causing emotional stress, dementia and other conditions that impair brain function in seniors create extremely challenging conditions for healthcare, and in some cases,…

Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 And, it is clear that people with diabetes have a much higher risk of death within the first week of hospitalization for COVID-19 than people without diabetes.2 However, recent data from two different studies…

Breast cancer is among the top cancers that affect women worldwide. In India, it is the most prevalent cancer found in women. Breast cancer is no longer a rare illness. But in spite of its high prevalence, there is close to little awareness about it. Most cancers, including that of the breast, can be treated…

Of all the beauty treatments the pandemic has left us yearning for, lash extensions are at the top of the list. Mascara is great and all, but there’s something to be said about waking up every morning with XL lashes that didn’t need coats and coats of inky formula. Though it still may be a…

Activities which boost wellbeing, whether through stimulating the senses, encouraging reminiscence, or helping with relaxation can all help to improve the mental wellbeing of someone living with dementia. At a time when staying indoors has been necessary for many vulnerable people, it has never been more important to create interactive and engaging indoor activities that…