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M.Sc, M.Phil (Food Service Management & Dietetics)

Adeline Dorcas

Adeline Dorcas is an alumni of Women's Christian College, Chennai. She is passionate about teaching and writing. She loves spending time with family and friends.

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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10th October every year by the World Federation of Mental Health to raise awareness on ways to reduce mental illness, thereby improving mental wellbeing. The theme for this year 2018 is Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.

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Diabetes May Increase Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk

Diabetes May Increase Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk

Diabetes may increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. Therefore, healthcare professionals should make patients aware that regular exercise is the best treatment for preventing diabetes and arthritis.

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Life without Death and Aging by 2045

Life without Death and Aging by 2045

Do you want to live forever? No one likes death, and everyone wants to stay young. Two genetic engineers report that death will be optional and the aging process will be reversible by 2045. Isn’t it amazing?

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World Heart Day

World Heart Day

World Heart Day is observed annually on 29th September every year by the World Heart Federation (WHF) to raise awareness on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The theme for 2018 is to make your heart promise - for my heart, for your heart, for all our hearts.

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Premature Death: Many Countries Fail to Meet UN Target to Prevent Early Deaths from NCDs

Premature Death: Many Countries Fail to Meet UN Target to Prevent Early Deaths from NCDs

Millions of people around the world die early due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. Many countries around the world fail to meet the United Nations (UN) targets to reduce premature deaths due to NCDs.

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