Precautions that you must take to keep yourself safe As India enters the three-phased unlocking to open up the economy post the COVID-related lockdown, it is expected that a lot of us will soon join our colleagues already working from the office. As we do that, it is important to be even more vigilant so … Continue reading Back to the office during COVID-19 pandemic
Impact of COVID-19 on Environment
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our lives in a matter of a few months. Millions have fallen sick from the novel coronavirus outbreak and hundreds of thousands of people have already succumbed from the disease since December 2019. Our entire way of living has been turned upside down by this virus. To halt the spread … Continue reading Impact of COVID-19 on Environment
Smash the COVID-19 Stigma
Epidemics and pandemics always lead to communities and specific groups of people being stigmatized. It happened during the Ebola and MERS outbreaks. Ever since COVID-19 started spreading globally and in India, there has been a surge in the number of people being bullied, harassed, and stereotyped. We need to fight two parallel battles now, one … Continue reading Smash the COVID-19 Stigma
Surviving a Relationship during the COVID-19 Pandemic
When the lockdown was announced, a lot of couples staying together felt blessed and thought they were in some long-drawn honeymoon. However, staying together 24/7 is bringing up a lot of challenges to the fore. Disturbing loud meetings, taxing internet bandwidths, uneven distribution of chores are leaving people flustered and a bit frustrated. How can … Continue reading Surviving a Relationship during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Looking after your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across the globe. It is causing a lot of stress, fear, and uncertainty to people, especially to the care providers, older adults, and those who are already living with underlying health conditions. The global lockdown has greatly affected routines, activities, and livelihoods, leading to a surge in the number … Continue reading Looking after your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
Dealing with distractions while working from home – Part 2
As much as companies across the globe are embracing the culture of working from home, more so in the recent wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, getting down to working from home is easier said than done. One might have to face a plethora of productivity killers or distractions on an everyday basis and that might start … Continue reading Dealing with distractions while working from home – Part 2
Dealing with ‘Distractions’ while Working from Home
Out of bed, still in PJ’s, coffee in hand and I’m signed in at work with a click of a button. No commuting for long hours, no more dress code, no one-on-ones with the boss, no more waiting for my cuppa at the vending machine! Oh, the perks of working from home are countless. This … Continue reading Dealing with ‘Distractions’ while Working from Home
Women in Boardrooms
“It’s so weird to see how people can change so suddenly, how they take interest in me now that I’m rising to the top, yet didn’t support me when I was starting out.” said Sakshi Malik, Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling, at the 2016 … Continue reading Women in Boardrooms
Early Insulinization Can be Key to Effective Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a global epidemic and the number of people with diabetes globally is growing at an alarming rate. An estimated 463 million adults (20-79 years), or about 1 in 11 adults worldwide, are living with diabetes across the world in 2019; by 2045 this will rise to 700 million1. Globally, the number of people … Continue reading Early Insulinization Can be Key to Effective Diabetes Management
A Disease of Halves: Why better patient adherence to treatment is important to manage diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus is a major health issue with nearly half a billion people living with this ailment globally. Diabetes is a serious, chronic or long-term condition that occurs when there are elevated levels of glucose in a person’s blood because their body cannot produce any or enough of the hormone insulin, or cannot effectively use … Continue reading A Disease of Halves: Why better patient adherence to treatment is important to manage diabetes?
