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Increasing incidence of obesity and its implications on Mental Health

  Columbia Asia Hospitals, Patiala organizes health talks on obesity induced depression   Hospital also conducts awareness sessions among school children to educate them about health living and obesity prevention Patiala, 12th April 2017 : Even as India battles malnutrition, the country has developed another nutritional problem — obesity. The WHO defines obesity as abnormal …

Regular health check-ups can keep hypertension at bay, say doctors at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Patiala

Hypertension radically multiplies risk of several diseases including cardiovascular disease, and increases risk of diabetes related complications It is a silent killer and do not exhibit specific or alarming symptoms Patiala, 31st May 2016: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases. At the same time, it also the commonly ignored issue. As per …

Swine Flu Scare in Punjab: Wash hands, avoid crowded places, boost immunity to prevent spread, say doctors at Columbia Asia Hospital, Patiala

 ·        So far, over 20 people have died due to swine flu in Punjab state, even as the virus scare spreads throughout the country   ·        Doctors also recommend vaccination for high risk groups including health workers, kids, and people with respiratory diseases   Patiala, Feb, 2015: With swine flu or H1N1 causing a renewed …