Patient stories

As we navigate the academic and social pressures of Mumbai, finding your flow is not just a luxury—it’s a pathway to better mental health.

As a consultant physician, I often see patients coming in with complaints of chronic fatigue, anxiety, and a vague sense of "disconnect." While we run blood tests and check vitals, the real culprit often reveals itself in the waiting room: a family of four, all sitting together, yet entirely alone—heads bowed, faces illuminated by the blue light of their screens. We have a name for this now. It’s called **Phubbing** (phone + snubbing). It is the act of ignoring the person rig

Protecting Our Young Patients from Screen Time Overload At Ashok One Hospital and Raahat, we see daily how screens captivate children, but new research shows Indian kids often exceed safe limits, risking their health and growth.ashokone+1 Alarming Screen Habits A study in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry found children and adolescents (average age 13) in psychiatric care averaging 3.1 hours daily on screens, with 68% surpassing WHO/AAP guidelines: zero for under 2s (except ca

Engaging the Mind and Body: A Daily Routine for Elderly Relatives Caring for an aging relative can be deeply rewarding, and keeping their minds and bodies active is essential for their overall well-being. You don't need formal medical or cognitive training to make a massive difference. By setting up a simple, structured daily routine, you can help your elderly loved ones stay sharp, communicative, and physically active, even if you work a full-time job. Inspired by the routin

Body image anxiety among young Indians is not just a “weight problem”; it is a whole-person issue affecting mind, body, relationships and hopes for the future. A Whole Person Care approach at Ashok One Hospital and Raahat views every young person not as a body size, but as a unique human being carrying stories, pressures and strengths. ashokone+4 ​ What the AIIMS–ICMR Study Shows An AIIMS–ICMR study on 1,071 young adults (18–30 years) found that nearly half of underweight (ab

Not all ageing parents want to live with their adult children. Both sides —married or single — want space of their own. When it comes to NRIs, not all of them are able to convince their parents to go and live with them. And not all adult children are keen in having their parents live with them either. Until recently, the only option for ageing parents was old-age homes, both in India and abroad. In India, these usually resembled nursing homes or geriatric care places, where s

Docs decide method & line of treatment, not insurance firms: Court Jaideep.Deogharia@timesofindia.com writes in the Times of India today: Ghaziabad : Decisions on line and method of treatment are not the insurance company’s to make but the medical fraternity’s, the district consumer commission has ruled in a case related to rejection of a claim to a Covid patient. The order came while the panel was hearing a complaint against Star Health and Allied Insurance, which had denie

In line with what Dr Mathew and Dr Kamath, Physicians from Ashok One Hospital, and Dr Inshumathi Kuberan, Diabetologist, and our team of...

Adapted from an article in the TOI: Anand, a young computer science student, noticed he was tired even before the day began. Tossing and...

Sickle cell anemia is a serious inherited blood disorder that affects the hemoglobin in red blood cells, causing them to become rigid,...

Every time you choose a book over a tablet, a park over a phone, or a conversation over a cartoon, you're investing in their future.

We understand the importance of ensuring a safe environment for the elderly as well as for children. That’s why we are excited to...

We had a young delivery partner admitted in our ICU after a terrible road accident. The severity of his injuries required multiple...

At Shalom Lifecare, each patient becomes a part of our extended family, and the bonds we form often go beyond medical care.

During the balloon game depicted above, we realized that finding our own balloons could be accomplished more quickly by permitting others...

The impact human touch and genuine care can have on a person's life is profound!