Physical Fitness Fitness  has been defined as  the ability to  - carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, - without undue fatigue, - with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and to - meet unforeseen emergenciesPhysical fitness measures are closely allied with disease prevention and health promotion, Components of Physical FitnessPhysical fitness can be broadly divided into 3 1. Metabolic, 2. Health-related  and 3. Skill-related.                                                                             

The Knee Joint is the Largest Hinge Joint  in the body which allows one to Sit, Squat, Jump, or Walk  Types of Knee Joint Pain  1. Acute knee pain can happen because of infection or a sudden injury. 2. Chronic knee pain is often from injuries or inflammation (such as arthritis)Body  Weight And Knee Pain  - The most significant impact of obesity on the musculoskeletal system is associated with osteoarthritis (OA), a disabling degenerative joint disorder characterized by pain, decreased mobility, and a negative impact on quality of life - Currently, Nearly 1 in 10  of the Population is Affected, and the Prevalence Increases With

Frequent question from the patient1.       Can diabetes be reversed 2.       Can I avoid medications3.       Can I take native foods that can cure diabetesAnswers to the questions 1.       Diabetes can be reversed depending upon certain factors a.       Understanding of the problemb.       Minimal unlearning of myths about the diseasec.       Stage of diagnosis of diabetes d.       Intensive lifestyle changeFor example it cannot be reversed by just holding medications and doing some mild lifestyle changes like restricting sugar, consuming millets, walking. This shall waste time and cause considerable damage in the micro level that can be a nidus for future atherosclerosis and major events

What is Low Dose CT Screening?Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer is a specialized test that is used to find lung cancer before it is symptomatic and before it has spread.The exam itself is quick and easy. While lying on your back, you are moved through a small donut-shaped machine – not a tunnel – so there is no worry of feeling claustrophobic. There are no needles for contrast or x-ray dye, and no need to fast before the exam.Most importantly, this screening test is covered by almost all insurance plans for most people at high risk.How do

Airway foreign body - Chikoo seed (மூச்சுக்குழாயில் சப்போட்டா விதை)An elderly gentleman came with cough and breathing difficulty after accidental aspiration of Chikoo seed while eating. CT chest showed the seed in right lower lobe bronchus. Bronchoscopy was done and the seed was removed successfully. Initial attempt with zero tip foreign body retrieval basket failed, which was then removed using roth-net basket.Tips to prevent aspiration- Always chew your food well before swallowing- Eat or drink slowly- Sit up straight while eating or drinking- Stay upright for at least 1 hour after eatingEat Healthy ! Stay Healthy !!Dr.M.D.VarunnM.D., D.N.B.(Pulmonology), Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology,

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Too Much Medicine or Appropriate Risk Reduction?                                              Hypertension among young people is common, affecting 1 in 8 adults aged between 20 and 40 years. This number is likely to increase with lifestyle behaviors and lowering of hypertension diagnostic thresholds. Early-life factors influence blood pressure (BP) although the mechanisms are unclear; BP tracks strongly within individuals from adolescence through to later life. Higher BP at a young age is associated with abnormalities on heart and brain imaging and increases