1 in 10 Indians have hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a very serious problem in India, where 1 in every 10 men & women suffer from hypothyroidism
Gandhi: Fitness freak and champion of sustainable food
Tenets of good health preached by Mahatma Gandhi: Walking, physical activity, fresh vegetables and fruits, low sugar, salt and fats, avoiding …
Plan to reduce physical inactivity in adults by 15% by 2030
The World Health Organization launched a global action plan to reduce physical activity in adults, a major risk factor in lifestyle diseases
A higher share of older Indian women physically active than men: Study
A greater share of those above 45 years in the rural areas are physically active compared to their urban counterparts
India’s burden of heart diseases: Study says elderly, women more at risk
About a third of the senior citizens have been diagnosed with hypertension, 5.2% with chronic heart disease and 2.7% with stroke
Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of heart disease: study
Subjects who followed a low-fat diet reported higher levels of good cholesterol despite carrying a gene shown to increase risk of diabetes, shows …
Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers in India
Down To Earth’s recently launched biennial publication shows crucial links between environment and health, some of them yet unexplored
Cycle or walk to work to reduce weight
New study finds link between lower body weight and active mode of transportation
Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on
A mask makes it harder to inhale the quantity of air needed to perform at the highest levels