The English word “meditation” stems from meditatum, a Latin term meaning “to ponder’ or meditationem, which means “thinking over.” The first known use of the word meditation was in the 13th century in the sense of, “a discourse intended to express its author’s reflection to guide others in contemplation.” The dictionary provides two more definitions […]
By Dr. Harshad Sanghvi, MD, FACC, an experienced Cardiologist and Medical Director of ICC’s Lifestyle program As many of you may know, February is a Heart Health Month. To assure a Healthy Heart – education, awareness, and actions to intervene are extremely important to keep the heart healthy. Fact is, heart disease is a leading […]
Part of its new Health and wellness series, ICC published new web based presentations to educate the community about twin epidemics (Heart Disease and Diabetes) and how to mitigate the risks of getting them. The new webinars scheduled can be found on Upcoming Events page (click on Events, then on Upcoming events) to see the […]
Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc. (ICC) has embarked on a transformative new initiative to mitigate high risk of heart disease and diabetes for South Asians from Indian subcontinent. Did you know? Indians make up less than 20% of the world population but make up 60% of the people suffering from heart disease worldwide. This […]
ICC Founder Attends White House Event with First Lady Michelle Obama and Meets with Members of Congress WALTHAM, MA – on Thursday, May 27, 2010, Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc., (ICC) founder and Executive Director Girish A. Mehta was a guest of the White House for a celebration of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). […]