May 17 is World Hypertension Day.
According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), one in three people world over suffer from high blood pressure*. With India forming a significant part of this statistic, it is time we took …
The Thane Half-Marathon on Sunday turned tragic after news reports emerged that a 46-year-old Kandivili resident had died after completing the run. It seems that the man who passed away was Suresh Cherusseri, a former junior …
While everyone wishes they could celebrate their special day with roses and chocolates, we wondered what the ever busy lives of our doctors, dieticians and fitness experts would allow them to do on Valentine’s Day. Pavitra …
Is running a marathon safe? Can anyone just get up and run the marathon? Is it good for your heart? Are there any precautions you should have keep in mind? These are some of the more common questions that people often have about …
The Mumbai marathon is around the corner, so its time to dust off your old running shoes and hit the road. But wait a minute – while it sounds great to turn back the clock and get some oxygen roaring through tired lungs; do …
A new Lancet study says that Brits on an average are the most inactive on this planet. Indians on the other hand were deemed to be among the most active people on the planet! This is hardly a reason for celebration because the …
