Walking increases the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream. These cells are responsible for fighting off infections. When a health care professional recommends regular exercise to stay fit and healthy, He/she doesn't mean a 2-hour high intensity cardio workout followed by an hour lifting weights at the gym. He/she merely means, get off the couch and get moving! In spite of knowing that a good workout has innumerable benefits, for most of...

  Living with obesity is as much a psychological problem as it is a health risk Body-shaming is cruel and could lead to depression. Nevertheless putting on too much weight is not good for a person's overall health. Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise is the first step towards a long healthy life. Obesity and overweight need to be tackled for health reasons rather than for 'aesthetic appeal'.   WHAT...

  Some studies state that the corona virus attacks people with lowered immunity. Most of the vitamins and minerals that we need to aid the immune system are found in the fruits and vegetables at the local supermarket! The COVID 19 outbreak has certainly given us all time for introspection -to look at the quality of our lives and how little we really bother about taking care of ourselves. While  'self-preservation' is an innate instinct...