The Relevance of Visceral Adiposity and Android Fat
Levels of physical inactivity and BMI measured obesity are rising in Indians, especially in those over age 50. Visceral adiposity is a more important measure and should be understood, measured and then addressed.
Understanding the Importance of Lipoprotein(a)
It is a good idea for every individual to get their lipoprotein(a) levels tested at least once in their lifetime. It is an independent and powerful risk factor that helps understand cardiovascular risk better.
The Tragedy of Successful Prevention - You Only Realize When You Fall Sick...Or Perhaps Not Even Then
You only realize you are healthy, when you are no longer so and fall sick...and you may never realize what keeps you healthy, perhaps even after you have fallen sick and recovered.
Should You Take Ozempic or Mounjaro if You are Not Obese or Diabetic?
There is no data to support the use of GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists like Ozempic and Mounjaro if you are not obese or diabetic, but people are using them anyway...this becomes an individual personal call and there is no right or wrong here.
Why "Fatty Liver" is Now an Important Condition to Pay Attention to
If you are diagnosed with a "fatty liver", there are now ways to reverse it.
50-Plus and Vaccines - An Update on Adult Immunization in an Otherwise Normal Person
Healthy people over 50 without co-morbidities should consider four vaccines; pneumococcal, zoster, Tdap and flu and have a conversation with their doctor regarding why, how and when.
Tech Fixes to Manage Hearing Impairment
There is no excuse for not making the effort to improve your ability to hear when someone wants to speak to you or to understand what the other person is saying even if you can’t hear what they’re saying.
Does an Ideal Diet Exist?
The word "diet" just means the food you eat daily, not a word to denote a way to lose weight. An ideal diet does not exist, but a sensible food plan goes a long way in helping us live long, healthy.
The Unfounded Perceived Dangers of Running
Running is better than walking. Recreational running as against running marathons is NOT associated with harm, including damage to the knees or sudden death.
Is It Too Late to Change or Can We Turn Things Around Even after Age 55?
It is never too late to change. As with physical activity, if we stop smoking and start controlling blood pressure, even after the age of 55, significant benefits still accrue.
