The present day work environment exposes employees to irregular eating habits, lack of physical activity and stressful work commitments. No wonder, there is a high prevalence of heart disease risk factors seen among young working professionals. From the employer’s perspective heart disease contributes to increased health care costs and reduced productivity. Employers want healthy, productive employees. Luckily, employers can help prevent the causes of heart disease by promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity in the workplace.

Ugh, my head hurts badly - a common complaint heard in the midst of a hectic lifestyle! Our instinct is to pop a painkiller and go about our daily activities. Yes, almost everyone has a headache at some time or the other. Headaches are extremely unpleasant and can ruin your entire day.

Splitting headache? Quick, get me an aspirin. Ate too much oily and greasy food? No problem, have a Digene. Have a stuffy or a runny nose? Grab and pop a Crocin. We don’t give it a second thought when buying or using these medications.

The last month of the year is awaited by everyone for several reasons. The ushering in of a new year and new hopes is perhaps the most popular reason. December 2015 brought in something new and unexpected to the city of Chennai as well; nature’s wrath in the form of rains and unprecedented floods.