Pollution may have reached emergency proportions in Delhi, but it has not dissuaded a record number of people signing up to compete in its half marathon tomorrow. The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon this year has witnessed 40,633 people sign up, despite the numerous health risks of running in such conditions. Exposure to pollutants such as […]
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An obesity crisis in corporate India?
The majority of India’s corporate executives are experiencing obesity, a recent report suggests. The Corporate India Fitness Report 2019 has found that six out of ten executives in India are overweight. Dr Sandeep Budhiraja notes “long working hours, irregular meals, intake of junk food, and lowered physical activity have made…employees unhealthy and prone to diseases […]
Vardhan promotes fitness at WHO meeting
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan took the opportunity of a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting to lead by example concerning fitness. The session of WHO Southeast Asia Region (WHO-SEARO) nations saw them make a commitment to collaborate in tackling emerging diseases and other public health challenges such as child health, maternal mortality, the respective […]
Fit India movement launched by Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Fit India’ movement yesterday in a bid to improve the country’s health and wellbeing. “Fitness has always been an integral part of our culture. But there is indifference towards fitness issues now,” he said at the event. “With technology, physical activity has reduced. We walk less now and the […]
Modi announces campaign for a fit India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the opportunity of his most recent Mann Ki Baat radio address to announce a campaign for a fit India, beginning August 29th. “It will be an interesting campaign for all alike, women, children, young and old,” he said. The announcement of the campaign could serve as a boon to the […]
Fitness features in ranking the most influential Indians on health
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 […]
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 […]