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Sleep disorders should be taken seriously: expert
Mohali, November 21 Dr Mehrishi said snoring is sleep apnea's only symptom and signified a large number of other related ailments that could lead to hyper-tension, heart attack and even strokes. ‘‘Snoring is not harmful per se but when it is related to sleep apnea it could be a pointer towards serious heart and blood pressure problems. At the same time, sleep apnea itself can lead to these problems. So either way, sleep apnea cannot be ignored. Dr Mehrishi added that a large number of persons suffer from unrecognised sleep apnea. ‘‘Loud snoring or the kind that leads to gasping and waking up should not be taken lightly at all. Other than health problems, sleep apnea brings down the quality of one's life significantly. The patient is constantly sleepy and drowsy, he said. Regarding prevention of sleep apnea, Dr Mehrishi said most important was to control weight. ‘‘Lead an active life, don’t drink or smoke. Patients suffering from sleep apnea have to use a CPAP machine, the most effective cure for the problem. The machine has to be used during sleeping. The other cure is to lose weight, he said. Dr Mehrishi pointed out that snoring among children does not necessarily signify sleep apnea but could be due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids. However, in children sleep apnea needs to be cured since it leads to a lot of mental distress, starts affecting school performance and makes the child irritable and hyperactive. |
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CME on hair disorders held
Chandigarh, November 21 Speaking on the occasion, Dr G.P. Thami, chairman of the CME, said the hair disorders were on the rise and the programme was an attempt to keep the dermatologists abreast of the hair loss causes and the latest modalities of treatment. The rising number of hair loss cases has prompted the hospital to start a hair clinic, said Dr Mala Bhalla, CME secretary. Prof N.L. Sharma, head of the Department of Dermatology at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, spoke on the hair biology and effect of shampoos and conditioners on hair. Dr Anil Bhansali of the PGI dwelled on hirsutism — excessive hair growth in women. Dr V.K. Sharma, head of the Department of Dermatology of AIIMS, New Delhi, presented his research work on hair loss and its treatment. The CME, which was inaugurated by the GMCH Director-Principal, Prof H.M. Swami, was moderated by Prof A.J. Kanwar of the
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PU, Mumbai varsity girls to clash for title
Chandigarh, November 21 In the first semifinal played here, today PU, Chandigarh, trounced NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, 3-0. In the second semifinal, Mumbai University, Mumbai, overpowered Madras University, Chennai, 3-0. Results: 1st semifinal — PU, Chandiagrh, b NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, 3-0 (Neha Singh b Chetna, 6-0, 6-2; Harsimran got walkover from Uma; doubles: Neha and Harsimran b Chetna and Uma 6-1, 6-0; IInd semifinal — Mumbai University, Mumbai, b Madras University, Chennai 3-0, Krushmi Chheda b K. Swathika 6-0, 6-1; Isha Lakhani b Sanjana Prabhakar 6-0, 6-0; Krushmi and Isha b K. Swathika and Sanjana 6-0, 6-2. Cricket tourney HFCL XI and Sigma XI outplayed ICICI XI by 52 runs and Tata Teleservices Limited by 39 runs, respectively, in the CRY Cadence Corporate Cricket Challenge played at Sector 3 Sports Complex, Panchkula, today. Brief scores: 1st tie — HFCL XI:146 runs for 8 (Rahul Joshi 36, Rakesh 30, Sanjeev 3 for 45, Amit Sahni 2 for 18, Jashneet Singh 2 for 25) and ICICI Bank: 94 runs all out (Jashneet 27, Sumit 2 for 13, Arun 2 for 17, Rakesh 2 for five). IInd Tie — Sigma XI: 159 runs all out (Balinder 43, Sandeep 28, Gurpreet 12, Ankush 3 for 21, Manmohan Kher 2 for25, Anish 2 for 37) and Tata Teleservices:120 runs all out (Prabhakar Mishra 21 n.o., Akash 13, Anish 12, Sandeep 2 for 22, and Gurpreet 2 for 27). Minerva Academy win Minerva Academy sailed into the last four of the 2nd Lieut-Colonel I.S. Deol Memorial Champions Cricket League Tournament-2004 played here today at Sector 16 Cricket Stadium.. Minerva Academy outplayed Coaching Centre-19 by six wickets. In another tie, DAV Coaching Centre-8 beat Mohali Cricket Association by nine wickets. Sports mela The Citizen’s Association, Sector 21, today organised a sports -cum-cultural mela in the open grounds of Sector 21 which was held under the leadership of councillor P.C. Sanghi. Children of various age groups took part in 100-metre race and three-legged race. A colourful programme by school students was also held. Various winners in different events were: Manik Joshi, Mahima, Mandeep, Anu, Harmeet, Veena, R.K. Sharma, Renu Verma, Shweta,Kamna, Kiran, Rozy, Harmeet, Rajesh and Nitesh. Golfing Champion-2004 Col J.S. Deo was adjudged Golfing Champion-2004 in the Defence Golf Cup Meet organised by the Defence Golfers Brotherhood today at the Chandigarh Golf Club. In this meet organised for golfers from defence services, 115 golfers took part. The Defence Golfers Brotherhood was established in 1977 with a mission to forge oneness amongst defence golfers. Meanwhile, Major Som Dutt (retd) was elected Chairman for the third successive term while Col J.S. Kang (retd) as the secretary-general. |
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Bob wins 3 badminton titles
Patiala, November 21 The Patiala youngster won the under-13 boys singles, under-16 boys singles and the boys doubles titles. Bob could have added the under-19 doubles title too to his kitty when he paired with Raj Kumar. However, a tired looking Bob, who had been drained of his energies, failed to combine with Raj Kumar and the duo went down to Satbir and Sandeep 14-17, 15-0, 15-7. Bob Sharma nearly created a sensation by making to the final of the men’s singles event. However, his aspirations were nipped in the bud when he had to encounter a more experienced and mature rival. Sharma went down to Harinder Singh, 7-15, 8-15. In the women’s singles final, Jaspreet Kaur showed better court coverage and reflexes to outwit her rival Amritpal Kaur 11-7, 7-11, 11-5, while the girls under-19 title went to Shruti Bansal who downed Saneha, 11-5, 11-3 in the final. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Tejvir Singh, distributed the prizes. Results: finals (u-13, boys singles) — Bob Sharma beat Kamal 15-7, 15-8; (u-16, boys singles) — Bob Sharma beat Himanshu 15-7, 15-5; (boys doubles) — Bob Sharma and Himanshu beat Sumit and Dilpreet Singh 15-5, 15-5. Men’s singles (semifinals) — Bob Sharma beat Satbir 15-7, 15-12; and Harinder Singh beat Narinder Singh 15-8, 15-7; Men’s doubles (semifinals) — Navdeep Singh and Manish Kumar beat Sanjeev and Raj Kumar 15-7, 15-10; and Harinder Singh and Narinder Singh beat Satbir and Sandeep 15-8, 15-10. |
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Rural sports meet at Maloya
Chandigarh, November 21 Mr Onkar Chand, chairman of the society, said today’s generation must resort to healthy lifestyle. Group Capt P.S. Soni, Administrator, delivered a vote of thanks. A colourful programme which included bhangra was also organised. Results: 100 metres: (men) — Mohit 1, Jaswinder 2, Pawan 3; (Women) — Anjana1, Gurvinder 2, Jaya 3; mehndi competition — Saltnat Bano1, Sapna Malhotra 2, Gurmeet Kaur 3; drawing — Sakshi Dhawan1, Abhay2, Nitin 3; and spoon and potato race — Vishwajit1, Mukesh 2, Laddi 3. Cricket meet
Satluj Public School, Panchkula, trounced St John’s School, Sector 26, by 22 runs in thelast league match of the ICL Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament played here today at Satluj Public School. In another tie, Hansraj Public School, Panchkula, defeated Little Flower School, Panchkula, by 16 runs. Appointed Mr T.P.S. Puri, former chief national badminton coach, has been appointed manager of the Indian men badminton team which will take part in the Pakistan Satellite Badminton Tournament beginning at Islamabad on November 26. Mr L.C. Gupta, secretary of the Badminton Association of India, said the Indian team will comprise former All-England Champion Pullela Gopi Chand, Sachin Ratti, Utsav Mishra, V. Diju and Sanav Thomas. Vikram Singh of Delhi will be the coach of the team. In this championship, players from many Asian countries — Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, will also participate. |
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Olympic Bhavan opens on Dec 1
Panchkula, November 21 The bhavan, constructed on a three-acre land near the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Sector 3, is the first of its kind to be built by a state Olympic association. Of the five blocks to be constructed here, each block symbolic of an Olympic insignia ring, two blocks have been constructed in the first phase. Mr M.S. Malik, Director General of Police, Haryana, and the Secretary General of the Haryana Olympic Association said,” The idea for a complex for sportspersons was envisaged by the association almost two years ago. We were
allotted the land by HUDA on leasehold basis. Financial help by way of a 50 per cent matching grant by the state government was also granted for building this bhavan.” The entire project would cost Rs 7.5 crore, and Rs 2 crore has so far been spent on the construction of two blocks in the first phase. The main features of the bhavan, constructed in the first phase, are a multi-purpose hall (for indoor games and holding seminars of sports), a swimming pool, fitness centre, media centre, sports club, conference hall and an administrative block. The health block on the ground floor consists of a gymnasium, aerobics facility, jaccuzi and steam bath, a massage parlour, lockers and changing room. The administrative block consists of offices, exhibition area, computer centre, billiards room and a pantry. A VIP block, with a VIP lounge, a restaurant block,
accommodation block and multipurpose hall are located on the upper ground floor. Mr Malik said a research and development laboratory, where
research will be done by eminent physiologists, will be conducting research on different games, and aspects of physiotherapy related with sports. “One of the other main attractions of the bhavan will be a state-of-the-art sports library, where books on sports and CDs will be available,” he adds. The sports club will be open to sports lovers and membership will be offered later. HUDA is also constructing a sports hostel here, which will have a capacity of 50 to 70 sports persons. |
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