Well-deserved Honours and Recognitions

Dear Readers,
Thanks a lot for supporting the Double Helical Health Conclave and National Health Awards 2016. With the recently held mega event, Double Helical has gained credibility as the voice of all stakeholders of health sector – patients, doctors, paramedical staff, and industries in the health, wellness and fitness domains and all other health services providers.
By organizing the Conclave and Awards, the magazine took the national capital by storm. Eminent professionals from the medical, social and political fields took a keen part in the day and night long definitive event of the Indian health sector.
Double Helical has always acknowledged the efforts of the doctors who play a very important role in the wellbeing of the society. They epitomize the hopes of patients. The contribution of doctors to make a difference in the society has been splendid for which we thought to do our bit by awarding them.
Double Helical is a complete national magazine on healthh, fitness and holistic living. Over the last one year, the magazine has gained credibility as the voice of all stakeholders from health sector. It has emerged as a credible source of news and views pertaining to all aspects of healthcare in India.
In an exclusive first-of-its-kind event, Double Helical organized the National Health Conclave and Awards 2016 in the esteemed presence of Shri K.C. Tyagi, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and a senior JDU leader. The ceremony was organized at the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi in the presence of stalwarts of Indian health sector, who on the day were looking no less than celebrities.
The event was organized in two phases – the first phase saw an exclusive conclave on universal healthcare and environmental pollution that witnessed participations from various experts of the subject. The day session began with Sarasvati Gaan in praise of the goddess of knowledge by school children belonging to Ambience Public School, New Delhi. The inaugural session was presided over by Dr Jayshree Mehta, President, Medical Council of India. She appreciated and encouraged the efforts of Double Helical, for organizing the event so well.
Chief guest Shri K C Tyagi, applauded and saluted the doctors who were honoured with National Health Awards 2016 for their outstanding contribution to medical field. The National Health Awards were not only limited to the medical field, but were also extended to other fraternities.
The realty players too play an important role for building quality houses and ensuring healthy living. Accordingly, the event acknowledged the efforts of several eminent developers like Ambience, Antriksh Group, Wave Group, Central Park, Raheja Developers, CHD Developers, Gulshan Homz, KV Developers, Exotica Housing and Aditya Builders.
Our special story on vascular dementia describes a wide range in this issue of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. The after-effects can be minimized with early diagnosis and lifestyle changes. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. In vascular dementia, these symptoms occur when the brain is damaged because of problems with the supply of blood to the brain.
There are many more of such engrossing stories in this Awards Special issue of the magazine. So, happy reading, friends!
Amresh K Tiwary, Editor-in-Chief