Alzheimer

Named after a German physician, Alois Alzheimer, Alzheimer’s disease causes dysfunction in the working of the brain. It is a fatal disorder, which gets worse with time. Alzheimer destroys the brain cells of a person and causes difficulty in recalling things. It affects the thinking and behavior of a person and impinges on his/her daily routine and social life completely. The risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease increases with age. A degenerative disease, Alzheimer has no definite cure till date. In the following lines, we have listed the various causes and…

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Choose fruit, seasonal veggies to keep away sniffles

Several doctors will assure you that winter is the best time of the year if you stick to seasonal fruits and vegetables. “Take your pick from apples, bananas, oranges, pears, red grapes, kiwis, potatoes, peas or carrots and them to your diet. These food groups are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and rich in antioxidants, which prevent a number of ailments,” said Dr Fatima Chattriwala, consulting dietician, Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Vashi. She said it is important to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables as they are fresh, which means they retain…

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