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Mindfulness is a practice involving purposeful awareness of the present moment without judgment. It originates from ancient Buddhist traditions but has gained significant popularity in modern positive psychology and wellness practices. It is useful in the following conditions:- Stress Reduction: Mindfulness helps individuals manage stress by allowing them to focus on...
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Manifesting Goals in the New Year
07 January 2024 | Dr Chandni Tugnait -
Give Mindfulness a Try
07 January 2024 | The HEALTH PIONEER -
A collection of utterly-butterly delicious stories
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Don't Ignore SAD
31 December 2023 | Dr RP Parashar -
Holistic steps to end woes of SCI patients
31 December 2023 | Pioneer -
TRACKING POLIO VIRUS IN PID CHILD
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HEALTH NEWS
24 December 2023 | Pioneer
Preserving Fertility by Freezing Eggs
Many women are now choosing to delay motherhood to pursue their careers, education, or personal goals. Egg freezing can be the option for these new moms aspiring to have a family later in life As societal norms evolve, so do family planning options. Many women are now choosing to delay motherhood...
Ten ways to keep the Covid-19 at bay
The JN.1 variant is linked to the Omicron virus, featuring some novel mutations. Current knowledge suggests a slightly increased transmission rate compared to its predecessors, indicating higher infectivity. Despite this, the variant doesn't exhibit severe symptoms. However, it is noteworthy that it evades the immune system more effectively than Omicron and...
Plug Gaps In Ayushman
A recent parliamentary panel report has suggested an array of doable measures to help make the Central flagship health insurance scheme achieve the ultimate goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). ARCHANA JYOTI shares details The panel’s suggestion to widen the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)...
Our Constitution is a treasure trove for all Indians
The most important part of Parliament is the Opposition whose job is to oppose. If there is no Opposition, there is no democracy, says Fali S Nariman in his lucidly written gripping book What gives life to a country is its Constitution, its rule book. It is the Constitution which determines...
Beat The Winter Blues
Certainly, maintaining good health during the winter is crucial, as colder temperatures can bring about specific health challenges. Here's some advice from doctors to THE HEALTH PIONEER on common winter health issues and how to address them Eye Care Dr Mahipal S Sachdeva, Ophthalmologist and Chairman of Centre for Sight, a chain...
HEALTH NEWS
Drug safety alert issued on painkiller Meftal The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert advising healthcare professionals and patients to monitor adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal, commonly used for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis. The mefenamic acid painkiller is prescribed in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,...
World-first trial offers new hope for type 1 diabetes
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research (SVI) in Melbourne have shown that a commonly prescribed rheumatoid arthritis drug can suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes. The Health Pioneer shares the details The world-first human trial led by SVI’s Professor Thomas Kay, has shown that a drug called baricitinib...
