This story was originally published by the Indian SCENE in February 2019. It was a little over two years ago that Anjali Karamchandani got the phone call and felt like a ton of bricks had fallen on her: “I’m sorry to tell you this, but your genetic test results have come back positive for a
Through my work within the South Asian community as a practicing psychiatrist for four decades, I’ve observed that, just like any other community, we suffer from mental health and addiction related struggles. However, we have hidden behind a curtain of the model minority myth. Our community conveniently believed that we do not have problems like
March, April and May are still somewhat of a blur. I was working both in inpatient and outpatient care and all I saw was COVID-19. June came and things were better. Because of a significant drop in COVID-19 patient numbers, I was, thankfully, no longer needed to work in the hospital. The outpatient clinic was
Sushant Singh Rajput’s fans were shocked to learn in June that the 34-year-old had died by suicide. Rajput, who delighted movie goers with his performances in movies like “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story” and “Chhichhore,” was reportedly diagnosed with clinical depression six months prior to taking his own life. News of his death has sparked renewed
As we begin to move toward opening up restaurants and continue to use carry out services per state regulations, many of us are concerned about keeping ourselves safe while wanting to eat our favorite foods and support local businesses during this health crisis. Restaurants already take measures to reduce the risk of foodborne illness, though
“Simran is very passionate about community service,” says Dr. Teena Chopra, an infectious disease specialist and mother of precocious 6-year-old Simran Adnani. An avid reader, Simran was recognized as a Young Changemaker last year by SEEN for her work to promote literacy worldwide. Now, Simran has set her sights on a new challenge: COVID-19, which has
The devastating effects of COVID-19 are far spreading, affecting every aspect of our life from health to relationships to finances. On top of this, being in close quarters with family can create a new kind of tension — in some cases, terror. For victims and survivors of domestic violence, home may not be a safe
Our bodies rely on oxygen for every function from cognitive to digestion. Proper breathing not only ensures mental clarity, but also improves quality of sleep, reduces stress levels, enhances digestion and improves your overall immune system. Proper breathing during exercise means inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth — maximizing oxygen intake and
The majority of adults and children in the United States take one or more vitamins or dietary supplements. According to a survey conducted in 2019 by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, 77 percent of Americans take dietary supplements. In the United States, the dietary supplement industry’s overall economic impact in 2016 is $122 billion and
We often feel societal pressures or expectations to look or be a certain way. We get tagged based on size or shape; fat being bad and too skinny being unhealthy. (This is especially true for women!) Instead, let’s clear the air and build our inner confidence and strength, helping us to feel good about ourselves