vijayagopal

I am getting old!

A pictorial comparision

An article by Vijayagopal

A folk story.

A padyam of Vemana with meaning in English.

An article in Telugu

Tips for pain-free hands Many of us take our hands for granted — until pain or loss of function transform even a simple task into a painful ordeal. Arthritis can make it difficult to button a shirt or carry a shopping bag. Carpal tunnel syndrome can interfere with work or hobbies. Hand or finger deformities can make basic self-care routines such as getting dressed or brushing teeth difficult. H...

Yoga for the Body and Mind With all the hype about yoga, there has to be a lot more to it than sitting cross-legged and contorting your body in weird poses. And there is much more. With over 800 styles of yoga to choose from, how can you find one that you might like? Rooted in Indian philosophy, yoga is an ancient method of relaxation, regarded by many as a spiritual experience. However, in the...

Worried or anxious? Tips for coping Everyone worries or gets frightened from time to time. These are normal, even healthy, responses to threatening situations. But if you feel extremely worried or afraid much of the time, or often feel panicky, consider talking with your doctor. Anxiety can make you so uneasy around people that you isolate yourself, missing out on social events and potential fr...

Why do I yawn when I exercise? Q: I’m 40, and for the past few years I’ve been starting to yawn whenever I get an intense aerobic workout. Is this something I should worry about? A: We usually think of yawning as a sign of sleepiness or boredom, but experts say that isn’t the whole story. True, we tend to yawn toward bedtime as we get sleepy, but we also yawn in the morning when we wake up. Ath...