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Importance of Physical Activity & fitness during COVID-19

  Importance of Physical Activity & fitness during COVID-19 ·          Physical activity and exercise can be effective treatment strategies for symptoms of both depression and anxiety. ·          Consistency and sustained motivation may be enhanced by peer support, family support, or electronic platforms offering exercise programs.   During the COVID-19 pandemic, when so many of us are very restricted in our movements, it is important for people of all ages to be as active as possible. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted just about every aspect of ordinary life — and exercise routines are no exception. Work-from-home, remote learning, and public health guidelines for gyms and fitness facilities that include capacity limitations, cleaning protocols, mask wearing, and social distancing has changed how, when, and where we exercise . Being at home during @lockdown time as well as the #NewNo...

Building the Healthcare system, Responsibly

Building the Healthcare system, Responsibly   (Left to right) Mr. Bhaskar Majumdar, Head - Corporate Affairs, Egis India, Mr. Sandeep Gulati, MD, Egis India, Dr. Virendra Yadav, CMO, Civil Surgeon's office, Gurgaon and Mr. Laurent Germain, CEO, Egis The COVID 19 pandemic that engulfed our world like a massive cyclone, once again proved how small we are or our technological supremacy is vis-à-vis, the forces of nature. While the clarion call for combating climate change and promoting sustainable living were not enough, a microscopic virus brought us to our knees, demonstrating the price we had to pay for ignoring our planet for so long. The global COVID 19 pandemic, which has spread like wildfire across the world and is currently proliferating in India - has raised many pertinent questions of healthcare infrastructure in India. Is India’s current healthcare infrastructure is adequately prepared to manage a pandemic of this scale? what all steps can be taken to build a robust hea...