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Premium perks: Wearables, apps are set to transform health insurance

IRDAI has so far received 173 proposals, most of which incentivise wellness in the health insurance space through the use of apps and wearable devices

My battle with coronavirus: Being a 'leader' in China's temporary hospital

When Kang walked out of the temporary hospital on February 21, together with other 52 cured COVID-19 patients, he could not help shouting, 'Wuhan stay strong! China stay strong'

Ascent Meditech to invest Rs 100 crore in greenfield Gujarat plant

Private equity-backed firm is also looking at capital market for funds

Poor nutrition to encephalitis outbreak: 2019's biggest health stories

All year round, the level of air pollution in Delhi remains three times higher than the national standard

Women may be missing out on outpatient care access in north India

Missing out on healthcare services may not always result in death, so death rates may not capture the extent of gender disparity

This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods but consume fruits

Navratri diet encourages more consumption of fruits

How short can the intervals in high-intensity interval training get?

Very short interval sessions can provide quick, potent exercise

Older people with more friends do better at preventive health: Study

The study offers fresh evidence that the quality and quantity of close social relationships, and shifts in these relationships over time, may influence how much people focus on preventive health

'Delhi-NCR, Mumbai most fitness conscious cities; Lucknow, Kolkata laziest'

According to the study, women opt for more passive workouts such as yoga and more specifically surya namaskar