Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.
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Alzheimer’s disease affects over five million Americans aged 65 and older and has doubled its death rate since 2002, according to a new report published by the Alzheimer’s Association. The neurodegenerative disease now claims double the number of lives that it did just 15 years ago, a statistic that the director of the Alzheimer’s Association ...click here to read more
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that 23 percent of older adults who are sent to a post-acute care facility after hospital discharge are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. A post-acute care facility is defined as a rehabilitation center or skilled nursing center, and approximately ...click here to read more
New research was recently published in the journal Optometry and Vision Science examining the role that psychological stress plays in relation to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Age-related macular degeneration is a form of progressive vision loss that is the most prevalent cause of vision loss among older Americans. It is classified as an inflammatory disease, ...click here to read more
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Migraine sufferers may soon have a drug-free alternative to help treat their intense pain and it comes in the form of a wireless patch. The patch works by producing electric impulses that are emitted through rubber electrodes and block pain signals from reaching the brain. At the onset of a migraine, users can control the ...click here to read more
It may sound strange, but sleeping on the floor may actually improve your health and alleviate back pain. The hard surface of the floor can provide your spine with a level of support it can’t get from a soft mattress, but to reap the benefits, it must be done right. Continue reading to learn about ...click here to read more
The virtual reality technology that has been popularized by video games may also be of use to doctors in treating patients with a variety of mental health issues. A technology firm from Lithuania that currently develops mobile applications has asserted that the use of virtual reality technology may be effective in treating mental health issues ...click here to read more
Meralgia paresthetica, also referred to as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, is a numbness, burning, or tingling sensation felt in the outer thigh. This condition can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from weight to wearing tight clothing and can usually be treated without invasive procedures or surgery. Continue reading to discover what causes meralgia paresthetica, which symptoms ...click here to read more
In middle-aged and elderly people, the benefits of being physically active may outweigh the cons of being obese when it comes to cardiovascular disease. This assertion comes after a recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that older adults with a BMI in the obese or overweight range were not at ...click here to read more
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