The Ideal Annual Health Check-Up - Less is More
Be very careful about the tests you do as part of an annual health check-up.
It is Never Too Late to Stop Smoking
If you quit smoking at any age, it still helps reduce mortality and improve healthspan and lifespan
Screening for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, if present, should be detected and treated to reduce the incidence of falls and fractures
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A one-time USG abdomen for screening for AAA in smokers above the age of 65 helps pick up aneurysms and save lives
Hospitals Should Only Be Places of Last Resort
Homecare is as good, if not better and usually less expensive than hospital care.
Being Physically Active is Good, But Being Fit is Better
While any physical activity is better than none, the fitter you are, the better it is
Is Regular Self-Weighing Necessary or Important?
Regular self-weighing is not really important or necessary, but if you are obsessed about your weight, then once a week is the best.
Logging What You Eat and Drink Instead of Counting Calories
Logging what you eat and drink helps you understand what you are consuming
Potassium-Enriched Salt Substitution (PESS) - Why It Makes a Difference
Potassium-enriched salt substitution saves lives
Colorectal Cancer Screening - Is it of any Use in India?
Is Colorectal Cancer Screening in India of Any Use?
