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Health Wealth is a weekly podcast which promises to get you motivated about your health and wellbeing. Instead of overwhelming you with figures and risks, our host Sonali Acharjee will...
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Health Wealth is a weekly podcast which promises to get you motivated about your health and wellbeing. Instead of overwhelming you with figures and risks, our host Sonali Acharjee will introduce you to a world of pointed insights and solutions which can be followed.
A journalist for the last 10 years, Sonali Acharjee’s phonebook is now filled with doctors, scientists, technicians, social media influencers, patients and survivors—all of whom have dedicated their lives to solving modern health’s greatest issues. The lived experiences and wisdom of her guests will break through the age-old belief—to be healthy, you have to sacrifice enjoyment. Instead, we will learn how to treasure health, and embrace the joy of being alive. Listen in!
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A journalist for the last 10 years, Sonali Acharjee’s phonebook is now filled with doctors, scientists, technicians, social media influencers, patients and survivors—all of whom have dedicated their lives to solving modern health’s greatest issues. The lived experiences and wisdom of her guests will break through the age-old belief—to be healthy, you have to sacrifice enjoyment. Instead, we will learn how to treasure health, and embrace the joy of being alive. Listen in!
Health Wealth
Health Wealth
How depressed are students over the exam mess? | Health Wealth, Ep 51
15 JUL 2024 · How much damage can one cancelled entrance examination do to a student's well-being? And if we have ensured that our children attend schools with personalised education, interactive academic tools, and bottom-up teaching approaches, will the damage be any less?
India has one of the highest student suicide and depression rates in the world. The solution to reducing it lies not just in the education system but in various factors that influence student mental health. To reduce a child to the label of a student alone would be to discard every factor that impacts them other than educational institutions.
In this episode, we use age as a guide to understand the aspirations and limitations of today's school-going people.
We are joined by Dr Upasana Chaddha, a psychologist and founder of Mindspace Centre for Counselling and Psychological Wellbeing in Delhi. Going age-wise, Dr Chaddha points out often-missed signs of deteriorating mental health that silently scream for preventive or curative support. From FOMO to heartbreak and from academic strangulation to desperation for the perfect body, she gives reason and perspective to all that impacts a student's mental and emotional health.
Tune in for a no-holds-barred glimpse into the minds and hearts of the next generation.
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh
Are we being over-treated and over-tested? | Health Wealth, Ep 50
8 JUL 2024 · Do you ever feel doubtful as to whether you needed to do all those scans and blood reports (or worse, a double-balloon colonoscopy) just to find out that there is nothing wrong with you? Are you one of those people who has already googled ‘side effects’ of the medicines on your prescription even before you’ve left the hospital?
While there is no large-scale study available to measure public faith in the Indian healthcare system, most of us are no strangers to dinner-table horror stories about medical negligence, confusion about which specialist to consult, or that one nurse who inserts a cannula like it was a plug going into a socket.
Let Dr Sumanth Raman, author of Sick Business: The Truth Behind Healthcare in India, soothe your worries, misconceptions, and confusion about medical treatment. In this episode, we discuss the essentials of finding the right doctor in India and what is needed to improve medical cost, access, and transparency.
Tune in to discover the secrets and stories of how Indian healthcare really functions.
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh
What happens when the drugs don't work? | Health Wealth, Ep 49
1 JUL 2024 · It is difficult to imagine a world where a prick from a rose bush or a cut from the pages of a beloved book could result in eventual death. Those above the age of 96 might still be able to do so, having been born before the discovery of penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic to treat bacterial infections.
At the time, it seemed humans had won against these microscopic pathogens that could survive anywhere—from the deepest ocean to the coldest land. But in our complicity lay our downfall. Thanks to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, bacteria began to learn ways to withstand treatment and continue to do so today at an alarmingly fast rate. With a dismally low number of new antibiotics in the pipeline, antibiotic resistance has become a major global health threat.
In this episode, Anirban Mahapatra, microbiologist and author of When The Drugs Don't Work: The Hidden Pandemic that Could End Modern Medicine, discusses the complexities and realities of bacteria and antibiotics.
Tune in to find out whether humans will be able to win the war against these tiny, powerful creatures, possibly the first life on land.
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh
Are we exercising properly? | Health Wealth, Ep 48
24 JUN 2024 · Wouldn’t it be lovely if our bodies could evolve to a state where lying on the couch, watching House of Dragons, and eating peanut butter bonbons would be all the energy expenditure needed to stay healthy? But till evolution finally catches up with our 2024 lifestyle, our bodies remain designed for at least 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. Unfortunately, most of us cannot meet the bare minimum movement, flexibility, and energy expenditure requirements.
Many people also equate exercise with weight management, forgetting that it is actually necessary for our overall physical and mental well-being.
So, where do we start? Should we join a gym, hire a yoga instructor, or start clocking 10,000 steps on a watch? In this episode, fitness expert and influencer Diksha Chhabra explains why exercise is essential for humans and what exercise one should do.
Tune in to learn the fundamentals of a healthy exercise routine and discover if you are exercising properly or just ticking off goals set by an app.
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Nitin Rawat
Pride Month Special: Why are queer youth more at risk for mental illness? | Health Wealth, Ep 47
17 JUN 2024 · Growing up with a sexual or gender identity that is different from the world around you is an experience that is hard to put into words.
From a very young age, many in the queer community face intense bullying, restrictions, confusion and rejection. The fear of being forced to attend barbaric pseudoscientific conversion therapies like electrotherapy or forced sex by one's own birth family is still very much a reality for many in India today. The result of such trauma is depression, suicidal tendencies, substance abuse tendencies, anxiety and insomnia. Studies estimate queer youth to be at risk from mental illnesses two to four times more than those who are not queer.
In this episode, director of The Raahat Project and public health expert Chapal Mehra brings out the truth about what it is to grow up queer in India. Interspersed with trivia about queerness, historical references, medical truths, and his own experiences, this episode is a wake-up call to why we need to urgently invest resources to provide 'raahat' (relief) to this community.
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
Heatwave health: Is a cold beer right for the summer? | Health Wealth, Ep 46
10 JUN 2024 · Water is essential for our health. But doctors say air conditioning and round-the-clock intake of liquids other than water (coffee, tea, monster shakes, soda) have reduced our instinct for thirst. So even though our bodies might need more water in the summer months, we often fail to realise it.
In this episode, health influencer and nutritionist Nupuur Patil helps us understand the importance of hydration, popular misconceptions about heatwave health and what a pint of cold beer does to your body. She also shares her personal trick for ensuring enough water intake and a list of summer diet essentials.
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
How are medicines and vaccines regulated? | Health Wealth, Ep 45
3 JUN 2024 · Have you ever wondered how a medicine is tested before it reaches your pill box? And are the words 'phase 2 trials' enough to inspire blind confidence in modern-day vaccines?
In this episode, we discover the importance and purpose of clinical research and trials with Dr Sanish Davis, president of the Indian Society for Clinical Research. Having worked on both sides of the fence--in academics and the big pharma industry--Dr Davis takes us behind the scenes of a clinical trial from start to finish.
Tune in for an in-depth analysis of India's drug regulatory process, the global clinical trial rat race and how to access reliable data on any drug or vaccine you are uncertain about.
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
Can we curb hunger without weight loss drugs? | Health Wealth, Ep 44
27 MAY 2024 · Hunger is one of the most difficult urges to ignore. It is the biological equivalent of an Instagram stalker, always lurking in the background of our lives. But lifestyle changes and overly processed food have morphed modern-day hunger into a complicated maze of cravings and binges, driving us to eat much more than we need to.
In this episode, Dr Jasjeet Wasir, director of endocrinology and diabetes at Medanta Hospital Gurgaon, guides us through the world of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, food porn and obesity management.
Tune in to discover whether medicine is the only way to say no to a cheeseburger after a long day at work!
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
What if your doctor is a deepfake? | Health Wealth, Ep 43
20 MAY 2024 · There is no stopping fake news. And given recent advances in artificial intelligence software, spotting fake news is also becoming increasingly difficult. Last month, a deep fake video of noted cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan advised viewers to take a particular medicine and was viewed by thousands. The consequences of believing fake news on health are far greater than falling for morphed images of actors and sportspersons. It can lead to serious illness, injury, and even death.
In this episode, we explore the world of digital medical misinformation with Sudipta Sengupta, founder & CEO of The Healthy Indian Project. As part of WHO's vaccine safety net and working with fact checkers daily, Sengupta is not only aware of why fake content is generated but also has simple solutions for how we can avoid becoming victims of a fast-growing health infodemic.
Corrigendum: Sudipta Sengupta is erroneously introduced as a doctor. He is Mr. Sudipta Sengupta, founder and CEO, the Healthy Indian Project.
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
Can sambar masala give you cancer? | Health Wealth, Ep 42
13 MAY 2024 · Does it ever feel like everything--from sunlight to bacon--is out to increase your chances of getting cancer? In light of the recent allegations that even the most popular brand of sambar masala contains a carcinogenic ingredient, this episode is a guide on how to realistically adopt a cancer-free life.
As a senior medical oncologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi, Dr Manish Singhal is no stranger to young people getting a cancer diagnosis out of the blue. India has one of the highest global burdens of cancer, and 1 in 9 are expected to get this dreaded disease in their lifetime. But does this mean we must be vigilant about every environmental carcinogen? Or is there a more balanced solution out there? Tune in to hear a leading oncologist explain cancer risk, causes, treatment and essentials for good health (and find out if it is safe to head to your favourite south Indian joint again!).
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
Health Wealth is a weekly podcast which promises to get you motivated about your health and wellbeing. Instead of overwhelming you with figures and risks, our host Sonali Acharjee will...
show more
Health Wealth is a weekly podcast which promises to get you motivated about your health and wellbeing. Instead of overwhelming you with figures and risks, our host Sonali Acharjee will introduce you to a world of pointed insights and solutions which can be followed.
A journalist for the last 10 years, Sonali Acharjee’s phonebook is now filled with doctors, scientists, technicians, social media influencers, patients and survivors—all of whom have dedicated their lives to solving modern health’s greatest issues. The lived experiences and wisdom of her guests will break through the age-old belief—to be healthy, you have to sacrifice enjoyment. Instead, we will learn how to treasure health, and embrace the joy of being alive. Listen in!
show less
A journalist for the last 10 years, Sonali Acharjee’s phonebook is now filled with doctors, scientists, technicians, social media influencers, patients and survivors—all of whom have dedicated their lives to solving modern health’s greatest issues. The lived experiences and wisdom of her guests will break through the age-old belief—to be healthy, you have to sacrifice enjoyment. Instead, we will learn how to treasure health, and embrace the joy of being alive. Listen in!
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| Author | India Today Podcast |
| Organization | Aaj Tak (India) |
| Categories | Fitness |
| Website | podcasts.indiatoday.in |
| sanjay.nagpal@aajtak.com |
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