Exercise and diet are the two most important pillars of good health, and both have as many options and controversies as there are people to give advice on them. Choosing an exercise regime that fits your specific requirement could be a good starting point for a long term investment in well-being. You first need to take stock of your current status and then your requirements. How do you assess your present physical state? Start with the following: How old are you? Do you have any medical problems (heart, knees, anaemia etc)? Are you a strong willed person who can go it alone or do you need company and entertainment? What are your constraints (no playground, unsafe roads, no gym nearby etc) The role of Age: In general, the younger the age, more vigorous should be the exercise. A 16 year old, for instance, should play a vigorous out-door game, sprint and run, undertake long distance cycling and so on, but a 60 year old would have to choose from other milder opti
Thanks to Hindustan Times' HT City Lucknow, I rediscovered the joy of writing as I do the "Health Adda" Column every Sunday.It is a platform that deals with contemporary health issues that touch our lives, our family and society.I have put the "Health Adda" articles on this blog for you to read at leisure.If you find any one interesting, become a Health Ambassador, and send it to someone you care for.I look forward to your valuable comments and suggestions that will help me serve you better.