Andhra Pradesh: ‘4K Walk’ marks World Health Day in Ongole

1 week, 4 days ago

Obesity Day: Call for higher taxes on sweetened beverages, processed foods

NEW DELHI: As obesity has become a silent epidemic in India, fiscal policies must be introduced to make healthy food options affordable and accessible while discouraging unhealthy choices through higher taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods, according to a national white paper released on Tuesday on the occasion of World Obesity Day 2025. Despite the increasing prevalence of obesity, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

India’s burden of rising obesity, the hefty cost to pay

The Hindu

In the last two decades in India, a major epidemiological transition has happened that has not captured sufficient public attention — the challenge of overweight and obesity. The World Obesity Federation estimates that India’s annual increase in childhood obesity is one of the world’s steepest. The global obesity observatory estimates that the annual economic cost of obesity and being overweight …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Need for data to tackle rising obesity rate in kids

New Indian Express

Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate across India, and experts warn that the country lacks comprehensive data to tackle the issue effectively. Doctors point out that tracking childhood obesity — through schools, healthcare centres, and community programmes — is crucial to designing preventive measures before it escalates into a full-blown public health emergency. According to studies conducted by …

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2 weeks ago

Why is India staring at an obesity challenge? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme highlighted the alarming increase in obesity in the country, particularly among children, and noted that obesity affected one in eight Indians. With older children the figures are higher: the World Obesity Atlas 2022 estimates that India will have a child obesity prevalence …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

If you walk 10,000 steps a day, this one easy trick increases health benefits, according to an exercise scientist

The Independent

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

If you walk 10,000 steps a day, this one easy trick increases health benefits, according to an exercise scientist

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If you walk 10,000 steps a day, this one easy trick increases health benefits, according to an exercise scientist

The Independent

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why India needs to fix its obesity crisis

The Hindu

On PM Modi’s call to fight obesity, the increasing use of AI in healthcare, debunking myths around vaping, an update on the avian influenza outbreak and more It’s often called the ‘mother of all diseases’ but perhaps not taken as seriously as it should be: obesity, now a crisis of epic proportions in India, needs tackling urgently and effectively. In …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Health Matters newsletter: why india needs to fix its obesity crisis

The Hindu

It’s often called the ‘mother of all diseases’ but perhaps not taken as seriously as it should be: obesity, now a crisis of epic proportions in India, needs tackling urgently and effectively. In his address, Mr. Modi also highlighted India’s role in Artificial Intelligence technology and if this is something you want to know more about, do check out our …

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3 weeks ago

Ideas of India 2025: Fitness Is Not Just Aesthetics, It’s A Lifelong Journey, Say Experts

ABP News

At the Ideas of India 2025 event, fitness experts Krishna and Nikita shared valuable insights on the holistic approach to fitness, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Nikita, who runs Matrix Fight Night, India's leading MMA promotion, spoke passionately about her journey of breaking into a male-dominated industry and how fitness plays a crucial role in mental clarity, stress …

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3 weeks ago

Ideas of India 2025: Fitness Is Not Just Aesthetics, It’s A Lifelong Journey, Say Experts

ABP News

At the Ideas of India 2025 event, fitness experts Krishna and Nikita shared valuable insights on the holistic approach to fitness, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Nikita, who runs Matrix Fight Night, India's leading MMA promotion, spoke passionately about her journey of breaking into a male-dominated industry and how fitness plays a crucial role in mental clarity, stress …

India Fitness

3 weeks, 1 day ago

If you walk 10,000 steps a day, this one easy trick increases health benefits, according to an exercise scientist

The Independent

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1 month ago

Collector advocates healthy lifestyle to keep cancer at bay

The Hindu

Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar on Friday said fitness and a healthy lifestyle have a direct bearing on the probability of getting cancer. On the occasion of ‘World Cancer Day’, the District Collector flagged off a ‘5K walkathon’ and a bicycle rally, conducted as a community engagement event by Tirupati-based Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and Advanced Research, run …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Importance of physical activity stressed

The Hindu

A conference on physical education underscored the importance of eschewing fast food and the imperatives of physical activity for better health here on Friday. Underlining the importance of physical activity, she said movement and physical effort were crucial for good health as it has a cascading impact on all organs of the human body She also stressed the need to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

CII conference on holistic health underlines need to promote workplace wellness

The Hindu

The 9th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s conference on holistic health was held in Puducherry on Tuesday. Speaking on this year’s topic ‘Redefining workspace wellness,’ Director of Health and Family Welfare V. Ravichandran said both government and private sector should concentrate on providing good physical environment for employees. Director in-charge of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Analysis of health data reveals one in every two individuals has a lifestyle disorder

The Hindu

A recent study has found that one in every two individuals has lifestyle disorders. The study, done as part of India’s 76th Republic Day by Redcliffe Labs, analysed health data from 2.8 million individuals across the country. There has been a significant shift in the disease pattern in the country, with a large population grappling with chronic health conditions such …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five everyday habits that you didn’t know are harming your heart

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Endocrinologist from the U.S. calls for eliminating unhealthy habits

The Hindu

Eliminating unhealthy habits is crucial for controlling diabetes and preventing it, says K. Sreekumaran Nair, endocrinologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He was delivering a talk on “Altered Energetics and Health Ramifications” at Mahatma Gandhi University here on Tuesday. He also called on doctors to take the initiative to educate patients about proper dietary habits …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why wellness retreats in India are stealing the global spotlight

India Today

Kate Winslet, Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman, Halle Berry, Prince Charles, and Camilla Parker Bowles—what do they have in common? At Swastik Wellbeing Sanctuary – back to the roots It’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with life’s demands these days. A day in the wellness ‘sanctuary’ For someone aiming to bring a change in their life, mentally or physically, Swastik …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Take The Stairs To Better Health: New Study Links Everyday Activity To Longevity

ABP News

Imagine if the secret to a longer life could be found in something as simple as lacing up your sneakers and going for a walk. According to Lennert Veerman, a public health professor at Griffith University in Australia, exercise acts like a “longevity jab”, with the potential to add up to 11 years to your lifespan. Even those who start …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Hindu Lit for Life 2025: Dr. Isaac Mathai and Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy investigate the promise of ‘Integrative Medicine’

The Hindu

The secret of a healthy, disease-free life is the well-being of the inner health. Inability to let go, stressing over small issues, and holding grudges could lead to a stressful life said doctors at the session on ‘The Promise of Integrative Medicine’ Dr. Isaac said from his 40 years of practice he found that physical health bordered on the well-being …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Hell outside AIIMS!’: Rahul Gandhi meets patients staying outside hospital in Delhi, ‘rehne, khane, sone ki…’

Live Mint

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday targetted the Centre and Delhi governments for the hardships of patients staying outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in national capital. ‘This is completely ridiculous’: Gandhi shares AIIMS Delhi patients' plight | Watch “This is completely ridiculous that people are here. The Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha shared the video and wrote, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Instead of aiming for 10,000 steps a day, a walking expert recommends walking for 15 minutes after meals - here's why

The Independent

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2 months ago

A walking expert says ‘10,000 steps a day is a good starting point’ – here’s what to do next

The Independent

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2 months ago

Experts urge overhaul of obesity measurements, introduce two new diagnostic categories of obesity

The Hindu

Seeking recalibration on how obesity is measured worldwide a global commission on this issue, in its recent report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, has said that Body Mass Index is not an adequate indicator of obesity, as distribution of body fat is also crucial to assess overall health and disease patterns. “This framework places special emphasis on abdominal …

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2 months ago

A walking expert says ‘10,000 steps a day is a good starting point’ – here’s what to do next

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sitting is the new smoking: Sitting for too long could be behind 19 diseases; know easy lifestyle tweaks to avoid risk

Hindustan Times

In today’s fast-paced world, it is paradoxical that many of us spend countless hours in sedentary activities - whether it is long days at the office or binge-watching our favourite series. Exercise is medicine: A new approach to health care Recognising the urgency of this issue, the American College of Sports Medicine introduced the “Exercise is Medicine” initiative in 2007 …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

8 of the easiest healthy habits to start right now

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Study reveals walking reduces depression risk: Find out how much your daily step count helps

Hindustan Times

The daily step count is perceived as the bare minimum when it comes to fitness. ALSO: Man who lost 50 kg reveals 'the most underrated weight loss hack' Surprising benefits of daily steps Daily step count helps you to walk towards both good physical and mental health. Even small steps matter Daily steps don't require a high number to impact …

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3 months ago

Fighting heart disease - A community approach to better health

Hindustan Times

Heart disease has emerged as one of the most significant public health crises in India, claiming millions of lives annually and leaving a devastating social and economic impact. When coupled with environmental and lifestyle changes—such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and rising stress levels—the risk factors for heart disease become even more pronounced. Programmes like the Comprehensive Rural …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Cardiologists’ meet in Lucknow ends with talks on heart disease symptoms, treatment

Hindustan Times

Several eminent cardiologists from India and abroad expressed their views on causes of heart failure besides shedding light on technological advancement in cardiac medicine on the last day of four-day 76th annual conference of the Cardiological Society of India at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here on Sunday. Dr PC Rath, president, Cardiological Society of India, speaking on the concluding day …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Is air pollution one of the reasons behind high rates of heart disease in India? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu

For the past month, the news has been filled with headlines about Delhi’s toxic air. But apart from the many respiratory issues that residents of Delhi, NCR and other parts of India face due to breathing in polluted air, did you know that air pollution could also lead to heart disease? One study indicates that outdoor air pollution from all …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Just a 5-minute physical activity can help lower hypertension crisis in India

India Today

Short bursts of physical activity are all you need to manage your blood pressure. High blood pressure puts a person at risk for several heart diseases and stroke, with 220 million people undergoing this condition in India. A recent study published earlier this month highlighted the profound impact of physical activity on high blood pressure. Led by Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sitting too long can affect heart health even if you exercise, scientists warn

The Independent

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4 months ago

Children's Day 2024: Why it's important to teach children about physical activity and avoid screen time

India TV News

Children's Day is celebrated on November 14, every year, marking the birth anniversary of the nation's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called as ''Chacha Nehru'' for his love for children. Why it's important to teach children about physical activity and avoid screen time? While screen time can be educational and support children's social development, teaching children …

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4 months ago

What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. “You don’t need equipment and you don’t need a gym membership,” said Dr. Sarah Eby, a sports medicine physician with Mass General Brigham. Walking can help meet the U.S. surgeon general’s recommendation …

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4 months ago

Breaking the classroom mould: Nirmal’s unique learning initiative

New Indian Express

ADILABAD : While students can learn the basics of computer programming, what happened in World War 1 or about the climate in Europe while sitting in classrooms, some learnings need to be a bit more hands-on. In an age where practical knowledge and how to navigate red tape or due process is of utmost importance, the Nirmal district administration, led …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

I’ve walked 10,000 steps a day for two years – here are five reasons why I’m going to keep up the habit

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Chambers urges government to develop more jogging tracks in State

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation has urged the State government to create more jogging and walking tracks across the region. AP Chambers President Potluri Bhaskara Rao and General Secretary B Raja Sekhar pointed out that the limited availability of safe tracks and playgrounds makes it difficult for residents to find suitable spaces for daily exercise. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simple Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy This Festive Season

News 18

Embracing a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season is crucial for maintaining heart health. Exercise, physical activity, and limiting alcohol consumption are some of the easy strategies to keep the heart healthy. Prior to any party or celebration, it is important to hydrate and have different kinds of protein to restore energy and avoid saturated food items. Additionally, avoiding loud …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Short ‘micro-walks’ could improve health, study suggests

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

Just a 30 minute walk can make a big difference: 6 ways it will make your life better

Hindustan Times

Walking is a low-impact workout routine that comes with multiple health benefits. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Ravi Prakash, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, PSRI Hospital, said, “Walking is by far an excellent way to maintain your overall health. You would be surprised to know that just 30 minutes of exercise every day can improve cardiovascular fitness, bone strength, reduce …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Effective Weight Loss Strategies, Insights from Jashan Vij | Health LIVE

ABP News

In the quest for weight loss, many individuals seek effective and sustainable methods to achieve their goals. Activities such as walking, jogging, cycling, or strength training not only promote weight loss but also improve overall health and well-being. Jashan recommends aiming for at least eight glasses of water daily to stay hydrated.Additionally, prioritizing quality sleep is vital. By integrating these …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Lifestyle diseases increase in rural India’: NMC health survey

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Hypertension and diabetes are some of the common lifestyle diseases seen in rural India according to a new survey conducted by the National Medical Commission. Additionally, 14.4 per cent of the 3,66,086 people screened for blood sugar levels were diagnosed with diabetes. The survey also found 15 per cent of 57,940 children stunted, 10.5 per cent wasted, and …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Health Talk | Why governments need to strengthen policies to promote healthy diets

Hindustan Times

The World Health Organization has called on countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region— a total of 11 countries including India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Maldives, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand — to strengthen policies to promote healthy diets and physical activity to combat the rising levels of overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases that have become a leading cause of deaths …

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6 months ago

How a traveling ‘health train’ has become an essential source of free care in South Africa

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — Thethiwe Mahlangu woke early on a chilly morning and walked through her busy South African township, where minibuses hooted to pick up commuters and smoke from sidewalk breakfast stalls hung in the air. For the past 30 years — ever since South Africa’s break with the former racist system of apartheid — the train has carried doctors, nurses …

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6 months ago

Why are we asked to walk 10,000 steps every day to stay fit? Know the reason behind it

India TV News

In the kind of life we are living these days, it is very important to take time for fitness. Benefits of walking 10 steps every day If you walk 10,000 steps every day at a good speed, it will help you lose weight. When you walk 10,000 steps every day, the risk of heart disease is greatly reduced. People who …

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6 months ago

Young urban Indians need healthier habits

New Indian Express

Bengaluru doctors’ warning that bypass surgeries are on the rise among citizens in their thirties has set off considerable alarm about the health of the urban young. Stress remains a big contributor, especially among the IT workforce in India’s Silicon Valley, where long work hours lead to some unenviable lifestyle choices. Experts warn that the cocktail of poor food choices, …

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6 months ago

15 crore Indian adults fail to meet WHO guidelines on physical activity; women are most affected: Survey

Hindustan Times

Physical activity and regular movement come with many health benefits – however, in spite of knowing that, Indians are leading an inactive lifestyle. According to Dalberg’s State of Sports and Physical Activity report, 155 million Indian adults and 45 million adolescents failed to meet the WHO guidelines of having an active lifestyle. How sports and physical activity can contribute to …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh govt kickstarts four-day health assessment survey in Vijayawada

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The State Government’s Ministry of Health will launch a door-to-door medical survey on Monday to monitor the spread of diseases in flood-affected areas of Vijayawada. A total of 150 medical teams have been deployed for the four-day survey, with each team comprising three Community Health Officers and one Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. The CHOs will also track the availability of …

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