Exercising is good but exercising effectively is better. Fitness is important but to actually get fitter after all the trouble you take, is more important. This is because we sometimes spent countless hours working out and yet, rarely get to see the results. And the reason for this is often due t... Read More...

Despite most of our waking hours being spent in front of our computer, yet we remain unaware of how a computer can damage us! By ‘damage us’ I mean how a computer can inflict injuries on our backs, arms, shoulders, neck and eyes. And I am sure you readers understand what I mean by thi... Read More...

In my earlier write-up about unhealthy work environment, Stress At The Desk, I talked about how an uninterrupted long stint at a workstation and uncomfortable seating can put your entire body at risk. In this write-up, I shall give some 10 tips to ensure that your workstation is ergonomically and... Read More...

When we refer to an ‘eating disorder’ it isn’t always about someone having an uncontrollable compulsion to gorge on food, moving on the path to obesity, is it? No, eating disorder isn’t always about overeating… it is also about ‘under-eating’, that is an... Read More...

In one of my previous write-ups, I had talked about anorexia nervosa, which is a condition typically characterized by compulsive dieting and (sort-of) starving oneself in order to main a slim figure. In this write-up, we shall discuss bulimia nervosa, which is opposite of anorexia nervosa and mea... Read More...

Weight gains have gained tremendous concerns these days and people are getting more and more figure conscious. This is true not of the female gender alone but also the males who are increasingly flocking to the gym to bring on those muscles and get a toned look. All for a good cause, of course. A... Read More...

I remember a colleague arguing with another that Tai Chi was a form of martial arts while the latter asserted it was merely an exercise. Leaving them to sort out their argument, I checked up on Tai Chi because I was curious too. Is it martial arts or is it exercise?
Well, I found out, to m... Read More...

Often there is much debate about how to exercise best. Some say a workout in a gym is most effective while others believe it is equally good when done at home. A friend of mine who has been a regular at the gym since she started three years ago, believes that the gym provides disciplined exercise... Read More...

When I had written an article on Anorexia Nervosa (see January 23, 200), I had mentioned in passing that those afflicted by it are mostly the female gender though there are a number of young men too who were found to be anorexic. But recently I read an article about a young man who was suffering ... Read More...