Physical activity and fitness featured prominently in the list of India’s most influential persons on health, unveiled earlier this week by GOQii. The US-based fitness technology brand surveyed its users in India to devise the list. The selection highlighted many public personalities for promoting the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle, with Prime Minister […]
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World Hypertension Day: Avoid high blood pressure, know your numbers
Hypertension is a silent disease. It affects millions of Indians and responsible for 10.8 percent of deaths in the nation. This year, World Hypertension Day is being observed with the theme “Know Your Numbers”, highlighting the importance of screening for high blood pressure and ensuring it is kept under control. The occasion is observed annually […]
WHO advice for kids: Play more, sit less
Children under five must spend less time sitting in front of screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and spend more time playing if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In the digital era, which keeps kids busy with smartphones […]
Why your desk job is a risk to your health
A new study has established a relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the kind of sector of work among urban Indians. The research, published in the journal Economics and Human Biology, suggests a positive correlation between a high BMI – an indicator of obesity – and labour market activity. Put simply, the study could […]
What drives India’s diabetes crisis?
Diabetes cases in India are rising. Some studies suggest that it is India’s fastest growing disease. India housed an estimated 72 million cases of diabetes in 2017. This figure is expected to increase considerably to 134 million by 2025. A victim of its own success? The reasons for this rapid increase in diabetes cases are […]
Why India should know its multivitamins
Do you consume multivitamins every day? Are you intrigued by the numerous adverts about gaining extra energy in your stressful life? Has your physician, dietician or gym instructor prescribed you multivitamins to improve wellbeing? If yes, this article is meant for you. It’s important to understand the significance of multivitamins before popping that pill. Research […]
What’s to blame for poor muscle health in India?
One might think that muscle health is only a concern for those who lift weights at the gym. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Good muscle health is an important part of one’s overall well-being. Through muscle-strengthening exercises, one can improve their blood sugar control, metabolism, and broader physical and mental health. As one […]
Obesity epidemic looms large over India
The obesity epidemic is accepted far and wide as laying the groundwork for a major global health crisis in the near future. Obesity tends to be identified with wealthy countries, such as the United States. However, it also has a pronounced effect on the developing world too, where 115 million people suffer from obesity-related health […]