There are about 2.5 million people suffering from cancer at any given time in India. In the year 2000, nearly 800,000 people in India were diagnosed with cancer, of whom 550,000 died. Tobacco-related cancer accounts for almost one-thirds

It is always worth a shot to catalogue the priorities one sets in life. It helps to define and redefine the goals and obviate the unnecessary distractions. Whatever be the outcome of these exercises, health remains at the pinnacle of the list, overlooking every other priority and goals you have set. You don’t need a sick man’s testimony to tip your priorities scale...

Everyone knows “Pehla sukh nirogi kaya” and “Your Boyd is Your God”. History reveals that from anicent times, man was health conscious. For staying healthy, man evolved the art of physical exercise and discovered the treasure of Nature, in the form of herbs to fight diseases. “Yoga” and “Ayurveda” are the two Indian concerns for health which are gaining...

Ever felt extremely tired after a day of doing virtually nothing? Think again. Were you watching television or using your computer? If the answer is in the affirmative, then there is reason enough to feel tired. “Health is Wealth” may sound clichéd but the truth of the statement cannot be denied. You see, health is something we all take for granted. But, we forget...

Order french fries or hot wings at McDonald’s, KFC, etc, in the United States and you’re most likely to get a super-sized helping of artery-clogging fats. The end result of this persistent sumptuous intake is obesity.

Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. - Carl Sandburg Human longevity can trigger a variety of diseases – also known as ‘lifestyle’ diseases. These diseases appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized and people live longer. Examples of these diseases are Alzheimer’s disease, atherosclerosis,...