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