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Every Move Counts
Every move and step counts. Accelerometers and activity trackers have made it easier to understand the impact of physical activity on healthspan and lifespan
What if You Just Threw Away Those Salt-Shakers and Stopped Adding Extra Salt During Mealtimes?
Just not adding extra salt during mealtimes can make a difference
Say No to Vitamin D Testing and Supplementation
Say no to routine Vitamin D testing and supplementation
It is Better to Be Fit and Overweight than Normal Weight / Lean and Unfit
Those who are overweight-fit and obese-fit live longer than normal-BMI-unfit.
Is it Safe to Walk or Run Outdoors When Air Pollution is High?
It is safe to run/walk outdoors even in high AQI environments, compared to indoors, but within limits
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.
