S. Gokhale

The lifestyle of the common man in India is very different from that of a common man in the US. Some activities are still personalized, and not yet affected by the scourge of globalization. A look at such activities.

The "Stay in Circulation" campaign is being launched in September to educate and inform folks about Peripheral Arterial disease. Why do you get this, how to detect it, and other helpful hints for the laymen...

The Singapore Science Center, is a wonderful place to visit to those on a short relaxed visit to the country. A great family outing, excellent transport, and helpful staff make this a very pleasurable outing.

Indian cuisine varies from every State to state in India. So it does, too, from place to place in Silicon valley. A visit to the best of the lot.....

A look at those who think left is actually right. The benefits and disadvantages of being a leftie. Famous leftie folks. Common peoples' leftie problems. And why lefties laugh more easily....

Burping produces methane. Millions of cows are now under the scanner for their inconvenient burping. Some folks are even finding solutions. God save the cows.....

Doctors now do research on how to greet patients. Refer to the latest paper in the Archives of Internal Medicine, June 2007 issue, specifying research at Northwestern University.

Attention Deficit Disorder today, is the affliction most prevalent. And Pharma companies avdily promote their medications, long term effects of which are not really known. Another approach to the problem....

A big leaping jump on to the "progress" bandwagon, ignores some health pitfalls. The travails of those working in call centers, converting night into day, and day, into, what else, day .

There is a physical and mental aspect to life and aging, and being part of society. Aging, per se, cannot be viewed as an individual happening, despite the onslaught on antiaging meds and therapies....

Surrogate motherhood, in particular , gestational surrogacy, has often been the answer to the prayers of a lot of childless couples. Read all about it.

Alphonso mangoes, the actual Emperor among the fruits. Its history, usage and how to have fun eating it. That is, if the government doesn't mess things up.....

Hiccups have been on the scene since time immemorial, interfering and landing up at the most inopportune moments. A dispassionate look at hiccups....

Healthful home cooking of Indian food. The techniques , the ingredients and the fun....

The mind is an immensely powerful entity, that can help you in getting well....

Soaring healthcare costs in the US, insurance premiums going through the roof, waiting lists for medical procedures in countries with National Health Care systems, have all forced folks to look elsewhere for a solution. India today , possibly offers a solution.

In India, Cricket is a religion. Unlike its other myriad religions, this one unites the people of the land as never before.

How Daylight saving time started, what we are doing about it, and the odd things that happen because of it.

Alzheimer's Disease can strike anyone. Terrible in its symptoms, manifestation and prognosis, it is traumatic for both the patient and caregiver alike. If you know the signs, maybe anticipating things can make caregiving a wee bit easier.....

One of the most important things to remember, when nursing a long-term bed-ridden patient...

The biggest and most important thing the child needs here is a feeling of a loving secure home. The rest takes care of itself.....even when the child learns it is adopted.

From a orchestra of hormones, how to make better music, with holistic solutions....

An semi-irreverent look at Valentines Day as it emerged through the ages....

Your brain. Use it or lose it. A look at learning as an option for Senior Folks.

An overview of women as heads of state

Flights of fancy into the travel world, thanks to the cell phone, as I clear up the post holiday stuff....

Does the way you die have something to do with the way you lived ?

In our effort to get faster, smarter, and so on, we are missing out on the charm of the market and its human drama that unfolds....