Epilepsy Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. A paper published in Current Medical Issues in 2020, reported that 3 to 11.9 per 1000 people get affected by epilepsy each year and around 10 million people live with epilepsy in India. However, the more alarming numbers are that of the people…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is impaired. The lack of blood supply deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients and leads to the deaths of neurons, resulting in a loss of function, of the region of the brain, controlled by these…
Management of Stroke Stroke disease is the 2nd highest leading cause of death and disabilities worldwide causing almost 5.5 million deaths each year. The most important step in the management of stroke disease is to act as fast as possible, remember the phrase, “Time is brain”. As soon as you notice signs of stroke disease…
6th Sep 2020 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Introduction Stroke disease affects an average of 128 per 1 lakh people every year and is one of the leading causes of death and disabilities in India. Around 10 to 15% of the people who experience different types of strokes in India are under the age of…
Regular Activities For Dementia Patients, Good Nutrition Improves Dementia -By Dr.Bhatia & Saunri-29th August 2020 Introduction Being diagnosed with dementia disease is not like being given a death sentence. If diagnosed early, dementia patients can take medications and change their lifestyle to slow down their cognitive decline and live fruitful and productive lives as far…
August 20th, 2020 || Dementia, Diagnosis By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri How common is Dementia Disease and Dementia Symptoms? In 2015, the National Health Portal of India reported that 2.7 % of the population of India, above the age of 60, and 20% of the population over 80 experienced dementia disease. Life interventions such as…
August 13th, 2020 || Sleep, Children, Learning by Saunri & Dr.Manvir Bhatia Importance of Sleep In Children In 2015, the National Sleep Foundation has emphasized the importance of sleep in children and recommended that the amount of sleep for school children should be between 9 to 11 hours. During childhood, children learn new things constantly,…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia , Saunri I am often asked by patients “Dr. I had a very bad night. Please give me some pill to improve my sleep?” In this article I will discuss the role of sleeping pills – To take or not to take? Sleeping pills are taken to improve sleep for a condition…
Regular Daily Exercise Benefits The Brain And Makes Your Brain Better! 1st August 2020|| Exercise, Brain by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri We all know that there are numerous benefits of exercise. A regular amount of exercise daily not only helps you lose weight, tones your body, and keeps you fit, but it also helps you…
by Saunri & Dr.Manvir Bhatia 10 million people in India, suffering from Epilepsy in India are at risk of complications caused by COVID-19 infections. There have even been some reports of COVID-19 infection inducing seizures in patients, hence management of Epilepsy is important during the current crisis. The expression of ACE2 receptors on the surface…
July 21st, 2020 || Sleep, Teenagers by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Why is Sleep Important for Teenagers? Sleep helps to restore and repair the rapidly developing bodies of teenagers. Sleep helps the brain process information it has received during the day, making some memories stronger while fading away unwanted memories. Sleep also helps us regulate…
Are Parkinson’s Disease Patients More Vulnerable to COVID-19? July 16th 2020 || Parkinson’s Disease, COVID-19 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri The Sars-CoV-2 virus does not differentiate between whom it infects, but the elderly population, and those with comorbidities are at a risk of suffering from the more severe symptoms of COVID-19. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is…
15th July 2020 by Dr Manvir Bhatia & Saunri What are the kinds of emotions going through your mind during the current coronavirus pandemic situation? Do you feel stressed when you see the number of COVID-19 cases rising every day? Do you feel anxious about your business losses? Do you feel unhappy that you must…
Why do Housewives and Working Women in the age of 20-42 years face Sleep Issues? July 3rd, 2020 || Women, Sleep Women face more Sleep Issues than Men According to numerous studies worldwide, including the National Sleep Foundation in the USA, more women as compared to men face a multitude of sleep issues such as…
Does Sleep Improve Your Immunity? July 3rd, 2020 || Sleep, Immunity A study published in 2020 in the International Journal of Behavioural Medicine found that sleep plays a role in improving the efficacy of vaccination. It was reported that people who slept for shorter durations had fewer production of antibodies after immunization with trivalent influenza…
