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On World Health Day today, six health influencers share a transformative lifestyle tip each, for holistic well-being

TANAYA NARENDRA, SEXUAL HEALTH WELLNESS EDUCATOR, EMBRYOLOGIST

The 30-year-old Prayagrajbased professional, dons many hats — doctor, sexual health educator and author. Known as Dr Cuterus on Instagram and YouTube, she simplifies sexual health concepts and

MICKEY MEHTA, HEALTH COACH

demystifies misinformation about the human body.

According to Narendra, quitting smoking is the single most important health advice. “Smoking has far-reaching consequences beyond your respiratory system. It affects your sexual, menstrual, endocrine as well as hormonal health,” she says.

Based in Mumbai, the 61-year-old has been a trainer for a lot of Bollywood celebs, politicians, media barons and many more. The Fit India Movement ambassador cannot stress enough on the importance of physical activity. “Sit less, move more,” he emphaises, adding, “Incorporating regular workouts into one’s daily routine is essential for promoting overall health, longevity, immunity and vitality. Even small changes like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or going for a walk during your lunch break can make a big difference.”

Celebrated every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed to raise awareness about health issues and mobilise support for healthy living across the globe. This year’s theme, My health, my right, emphasises a fundamental truth that good health is a basic human right. On this occasion, some prominent health influencers share one lifestyle tip that can transform your health for the better.

DARSHAN WAIRKAR, MIXED MARTIAL ARTIST

The 21-year-old fitness content creator, grew up watching films like The Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda, and movies starring Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, which motivated him to learn Karate at a young age. His advice is to “understand your body”. “Whether it’s scheduling regular check-ups and screenings, understanding your medical history to using health-tracking apps and keeping a health journal — you can make better decisions regarding your health. It not only enables you to choose the right diet or exercise routine, but also helps in early detection of health problems,” Wairkar says.

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