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CBSE, CISCE fitness initiatives: ‘First conscious step, but behavioural change need of hour’

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Alarming health concerns among school-going students, particularly the rise in obesity, have prompted India’s two national education boards to roll out targeted initiatives. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) have recently launched separate programmes/ boards aimed at promoting physical activity and nutrition as essential […]

How your immune system reacts through anaphylactic shocks to protect you from the “invaders”

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Imagine you are eating takeout, and suddenly you feel like you are getting breathless and it’s getting difficult for you to swallow the food. You also feel itchiness in several parts of your body. These might be symptoms of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. When you are allergic to a certain food item or object, […]

Understanding anxiety disorder

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Rising heartbeat, breathlessness, shaking, and sweaty palms—many of you might have experienced these when a teacher asks you a random question or when you are on stage for public speaking. While it could be occasional fear or anxiousness, if it goes beyond certain situations and starts interfering with your daily life, relationships, and wellbeing, it […]

What is adulteration, and what is its impact on our daily lives?

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

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Making waves at 52: Syamala Goli on her 150 kilometres swim from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada

January 9, 2025January 11, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Swimmer Syamala Goli who covered 150 kilometres from Viskahapatnam to Kakinada. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT At 52, Syamala Goli has achieved what most people wouldn’t dare to dream. The animation studio producer-turned-marathon swimmer recently completed an arduous 150 kilometre swim in the Bay of Bengal, from the RK Beach in Visakhapatnam to NTR Beach […]

Fancy a long walk? Hop, skip, and step towards Chennai’s newly designated 8km Health Walk stretch

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

There is a steady drizzle at 6.30am and when I look up, the skies are ominous. I am standing at the corner of Besant Avenue road, next to Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Park. There is a new addition to that corner — a towering arch in green and orange. A well-lit sign declares — ‘Healthwalk Start’ […]

63-year-old homemaker from Kochi wins four gold medals at the recently concluded International Powerlifting Federation championships at Ulaanbaatar

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Reeni Tharakan power lifting at Ulaanbaataar | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Reeni Tharakan hit the gym 10 years ago, at 53, it was driven by a desire to lose weight and stay healthy. The last thing on her mind was powerlifting, let alone winning gold medals at international powerlifting competitions. She won four gold […]

It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past

June 5, 2023June 6, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The paleo diet urges us to mimic our prehistoric ancestors’ food choices. In practice, this means eschewing dairy products, cereals, pulses and processed sugar, and consuming vegetables, fruit, nuts, pasture-raised meat, and wild-caught seafood instead. The paleo diet’s proponents contend that by eating this way, we will lose weight and reduce our risk of chronic diseases. The […]

What health means to under 25s across India

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Manoj Sakunthalan, 24, is Tamil Nadu state medallist in Karate. He started learning karate at the age of five from his father and brother, both of whom are national medallists. From Madurai, Manoj now teaches more than 30 students in the 4 to 40 age group. He says the martial art has taught him self-confidence, […]

Gummies and fizzies for wellness? | We need to talk about nutraceuticals

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Karandeep Khanna, 31, first heard of shilajit through friends. The nutrient-rich biomass found in mountain rocks is used in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating effects — most significantly, it is claimed to improve skin and bone health, and boost energy. Some of Khanna’s inner circle were consuming it as a dietary supplement, alongside ashwagandha. He, too, […]

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