Dr Shashikiran Umakanth’s health column from the Kannada daily Vishwavani, in English. Popular health beliefs and trends, looked at closely and checked against the evidence. Each article links to its Kannada original.
Weekend Warriors: Rest All Week, Everest at the Weekend?
Sitting all week, then trekking or lifting hard at the weekend? Why a sudden load on an unprepared heart is risky, and why daily exercise works better.
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Weekend Warriors: Rest All Week, Everest at the Weekend?
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“I Do Housework All Day… That’s My Workout!”
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