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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Sharing a close bond with your coworkers could have mega benefits to your health, according to new research studies. Lead researcher Niklas Steffens said, “We are less burnt out and have greater well-being when our team and our organization provide us with a sense of belonging and community — when it gives us a sense ...click here to read more
In Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment patients, driving ability is hard to assess. The study found that there isn’t a single assessment tool able to determine the driving abilities of drivers with Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, patients with very mild and mild Alzheimer’s disease took a road test. Failure rate was 13.6 and ...click here to read more
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COPD patients are twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment and memory loss. The researchers looked at nearly 2,000 people aged 70 to 89. Of the participants, 1,600 were cognitively normal and 317 had mild cognitive impairment. Overall, 288 had COPD. It turned out that COPD patients were almost twice as likely to develop ...click here to read more
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Reducing heart disease risk by lowering blood pressure in older adults does not increase the risk of falls, according to research. Seventy-five percent of seniors in the U.S. have hypertension, which is a contributing factor to heart disease and disability. The target systolic blood pressure was set at 120 mmHg in order to reduce the ...click here to read more
We already know that too much salt is bad for our health as it contributes to high blood pressure. And now, new research findings add fuel to the fire, confirming the hazards of excess sodium intake. A 25-year study found that salt increases your risk of premature death. The research uncovered that if you usually ...click here to read more
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