Sekar was a normal kid who grew up in Padappai, a small village on the outskirts of Chennai. He was in primary school when his life took a sudden turn. His father became very ill. The family spent all their savings paying medical bills, leaving them with almost nothing. This left Sekar struggling to continue his schooling but he did not give up. Though the youngest among his siblings, Sekar had to take up the responsibility of taking care of the family. He started working several menial jobs on the side to sustain the needs of his family. Now in Class 10, and having tried his hands at various skills, Sekar discovered his passion for cooking. Whenever he found some...
Awarness and Prevention of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is more common than you may think. About one-third of the world’s population is currently infected with Tuberculosis, with one new infection occurring every second. Not all infected people are sick with active TB; in fact, 90 percent have “walled off” the bacteria within their lungs and are not ill. But the other 10 percent will develop active, contagious tuberculosis each year, and each person who develops active TB will likely infect at least 10 to 15 other people before they is treated. Raising awareness about tuberculosis, what it is, and how to prevent its spread can help lower tuberculosis rates around the globe. Tuberculosis Is All About Human Contact Eradicating tuberculosis infection in...
Oral health and hygiene is an essential part of our overall health and well-being. Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental cavities and gum disease, and has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
This World Oral Health Day, Potter's Hand brings to you some of the facts related to maintaining oral hygeine and the consequences of poor oral health.
Lack of sleep is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Sleep disturbances can also be a warning sign for medical and neurological problems, such as congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis and Parkinson’s disease.
This World Sleep Day we want you to start sleeping well and live a healthy life
Most of the younger children are stuck at home even post-lockdown. A lack of physical activity and addiction to computer games and gadgets has led to obesity and unhealthy lifestyle. While that's the case with urban children, it's been a wasteful year for children living in rural areas with schools closed and no activity. Find more on how Potter's Hand is helping these children pursue physical activities and sports by providing them with basic facilities for Volley Ball, Badminton, Cricket, etc.
