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Turning forty is a milestone that is celebrated, but it can also be the age when certain health conditions start creeping in. So here are some tips by Dr Sheela Nambiar, author of the book Fit At Forty, to stay fit at the age of 40.

Dr Sheela Nambiar, a Gynecologist and Lifestyle Medicine Expert, gives some interesting tips on how we can lose weight the right way and gain health at the same time.

Nova and NDTV have joined hands to spread awareness on the importance of early detection of eye problems for healthier India. India is home to nearly 50% of the world's blind population. This shocking statistic points to the pathetic state of health care in the country. Not only does India lack primary eye care facilities, there is a general lack of awareness among people about proper eye care.

Did you know that almost 1 billion people across the world use tobacco in some way. That is almost 1 in 7 people. More than 80% of these people are in low and middle income countries like India. Smoking increases the risk of death and heart attacks by three times but quitting smoking can actually decrease some of these risks and with time, even negate it. Watch to learn more on this week's Doctors on Call.

Obesity is one of the most common and yet most neglected health problems in the world. A study published in the "Lancet", ranked India as the 3rd most obese country in the world. According to the WHO, globally, 1 in 6 adults are obese and every year 2.8 million die from the effects of obesity. Obesity is strongly linked with a multiple health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol that further lead to an increased risk in heart disease and stroke apart from many other health problems. Treating obesity can not only help reverse a majority of these health issue but also improve the quality of life. On this episode of Doctors On Call, let us understand how treating obesity can be beneficial for us.

There are many conditions and diseases that can affect your child's vision. In this video, Dr Sanjay Dhawan, Ophthalmologist, talks about two common problems in children - eye allergies and refractive errors - and what parents can do to overcome this.

Dr Sanjay Dhawan, Director of Ophthalmology at Max Hospital, gives some simple tips for eye care in children and tell us how much time kids should ideally spend watching the screen.

Aching eyes, sore muscles and eye strain are common symptoms amongst people working regularly on the computer. But these painful symptoms can be easily prevented. Follow these simple tips by Dr Sanjay Dhawan, Director of Ophthalmology at Max Hospital.

Our Nutritionist Pooja Malhotra lists the items she always stocks in her kitchen as they are healthy and a must for daily consumption. Maybe you should too!

India is the diabetes capital of the World. But diabetes is preventable. Through this special show, we bust some myths around the disease & discuss the importance of a healthy lifestyle, diet & various cooking mediums to fight diabetes.