Major Swati Vats

One of the most devastating illnesses, Cancer, has been increasing in India at an alarming rate. With significantly changing lifestyles and habits, Indians are more prone to this disease due to increased consumption of processed foods and habits such as alcohol consumption and smoking. Variedly high proportions of air and water pollution, combined with a sedentary lifestyle further aid this disease in spreading its roots in the large population. Delayed diagnosis, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, unawareness among the population and socioeconomic disparities further exacerbate the issue. Cancer treatment, while lifesaving, can be accompanied by debilitating side effects that impact a patient’s…

As the calendar flips to a new year, we are reminded of the timeless quest for self-improvement. A witty poem captures this sentiment, “I made a list of things last year that I resolved to do, But I’ll use it again this year; it’s still as good as new!” But beneath the humour lies the profound truth: our innate desire for renewal & growth. We often commit ourselves with a list of resolutions. However, despite our best intentions, we all struggle to sustain the momentum. The culprit? Trying to do it all at once!!! Instead, we need to adopt a…