Study design and participants We obtained data from the 2021 nationwide STEPS survey conducted by the NCD Research Center in Iran. The detailed design protocol and methodology of the STEPS study 2021 have been described elsewhere19. Briefly, the World Health Organization introduced the STEPS studies according to its framework for NCD risk factors surveillance, assessment,…
According to a report by The Economic Times, India’s National Sports Day celebration on August 29, 2025, goes beyond honouring hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand; it reminds us of the medical benefits of sports and physical activity across a spectrum of health conditions. The day, which pays tribute to the Hockey Wizard who secured Olympic gold…
Study design and participants This study was based on data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), a nationwide longitudinal study on factors influencing health in older adults, conducted by the Center for Healthy Aging and Development Research at Peking University. The CLHLS employed a multi-stage stratified sampling design, covering 23 provinces, municipalities, and…
Preventing and managing high blood pressure with healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a heart-healthy diet including reducing salt intake, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—combined with early treatment with medication to lower blood pressure if necessary—are recommended to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, cognitive…
Actress Nyrraa M Banerjee’s recent getaway to Hong Kong and Macau wasn’t just about stunning skylines, bustling streets, and delicious cuisine — it was also about the unexpected joy of meeting furry friends along the way. Known for her warmth towards animals, Nyrraa found herself bonding with stray cats, friendly dogs, and even some adorable…
In a world where clean eating and health trends dominate social media, many believe that following the ‘healthiest diet’ guarantees wellness. But sometimes, even the best intentions can’t prevent serious illness. A 29-year-old woman, Monika Choudhary, who strictly adhered to clean eating, was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. In her July 30 Instagram post,…
Choosing the right single bed mattress can make a real difference to how you sleep and how your body feels each day. The best single bed orthopaedic mattress provides targeted support that keeps your spine aligned and helps reduce discomfort. From firm designs for back support to softer options that cushion pressure points, today’s choices…
SINGAPORE — If Singaporeans made sustained and long-term changes to their lifestyles, the Republic could save up to $650 million in direct healthcare costs by 2050. This according to a recently published modelling study that looked into how changing the way they live over 30 years could affect the health and healthcare spending of Singapore’s Chinese,…
We often believe that eating healthy, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and staying active is enough to keep the heart safe. But the story of 40-year-old Mohit Sachdeva, a resident of Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar, shows why regular heart checkups are just as important. On July 9, Mohit followed his usual morning routine. At 7:15 am, he…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-specifically, a diet rich in fibre but light on red/processed meat, regular exercise, not smoking, and sticking to a normal weight-is linked to a significantly lower risk of diverticulitis, finds a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut. What’s more, these 5 components seem to offset the effects of inherited…