Morning walkers have better cardiovascular fitness than evening walkers, revealed a recent study performed by experts of Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. The study, ‘Effects of Morning Walking v/s Evening Walking on Cardiovascular Fitness in Adults,’ was performed by the department of Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. Total 203 healthy adults walking 30 minutes for at least thrice a week, over a period of three months or more. The average age of the participants was 45-years.

The subjects were tested for their vital capacity (the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after maximum expiration), peak expiratory flow (maximum speed of expiration), YMCA 3 min test (3-minute step-up and step down test), resting heart rate and blood pressure. Those with musculoskeletal or joint pain and those performing indoor exercise were excluded from the study.

The results demonstrated that subjects walking in the morning have superiority over subjects walking in the evening in terms of their vital capacity and peak expiratory flow. Experts noted that morning walks enhanced the oxygen carrying ability of the blood, increased blood circulation and delivered blood to peripheral nerves. Another reason for high VC and PEFR in morning walkers was probable effect of temperature and ozone which is less concentrated in the evening.

The Resting Heart Rate between evening and morning walkers showed no statistical difference. However, more hypertensive individuals were found among evening walkers than in the morning. Morning walkers had higher systolic and diastolic BP since they walk before taking their medicines, researchers said.

The study also used YMCA categorization to assess the fitness level of individuals, based on how quickly the heart rate recovers after exercise. Overall physical fitness consists of five different elements: Aerobic or cardiovascular endurance, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility and Body composition. The YMCA test measures the duration of heart rate stabilization post-exercise. Fitter the individual, quicker the heart rate returns to normal. More number of morning walkers (71) belonged to Excellent, Good and Above Average YMCA categories as compared to their evening (55) counterpart. Similarly, 46 evening walkers fell in Average, Below Average and Poor categories as compared to 28 morning walkers.

Talking about the study, Prof. (Dr.) Ali Irani, Head of Department, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said, “With this study, we have statistically concluded that there are greater health benefits of morning walks as opposed to evening walks; benefits that extend beyond inhaling fresh air. While walking in itself improves heart health, regulates BP, improves circulation, improves lung capacity and builds muscle strength and endurance, morning walks, especially those taken between 5 a.m. to 6 a.m., have proven to build the highest vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate among individuals.”

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Mumbai, 14 February, 2021: Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, in collaboration with Mumbai Traffic Police, organized, ‘Bikeathon—Ride to Road Safety,’ on February 13. The event was flagged off by Mr. Manpreet Singh Sohal, Director, and COO, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Somnath Gharge, DCP (Western Suburbs), Shakuntala Maitri, ACP (West) and Santaji Ghorpade, Senior Police Inspector, Santacruz Traffic Police Division.

The motorcycle rally culminated a month-long road safety campaign as a part of the first ever National Road Safety Month 2021. Objective of the campaign was to create awareness about road safety regulations and create an army of effective first responders in the event of road accidents.

Earlier this month, Union Ministry for Road Transport & Highways launched the first ever National Road Safety Month from January 18 to February 17, 2021. Aim of the campaign is to reduce the preventable deaths due to road accidents by 50% before 2025. Over 415 people have been dying in India everyday due to the preventable road accidents.

As a part of the campaign, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, under the guidance of Mumbai Traffic Police, organised the rally with prominent motorcycle groups to spread awareness about road safety norms and guidelines. Over 50 motorcyclists included citizens, top management of Nanavati Hospital, doctors, support staff and traffic policemen. The participants were felicitated for their contribution by Mr. Somnath Gharge, DCP (Western Suburbs) with badge of honor and certificate.

During the month-long campaign trail, a team of trained emergency medical experts from Nanavati Hospital offered Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to employees of Mumbai Traffic Police, Mumbai Police and their families at Police Colony of Santacruz. Similar workshops along with educative skits by Mumbai Traffic Police were organized for citizens at four prominent city malls and Juhu Chowpatty.

Core first responders to any medical emergency on the road, such as drivers of BEST buses, auto-rickshaws, ambulances and BEST Bus conductors were also trained at Andheri and Santacruz Bus Depots and Nanavati Hospital under the initiative.

Elaborating on the objectives of the initiative, Dr. Akshay Deodhar, In-charge–Accident and Emergency Department, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said “Post-pandemic normalcy has stirred intense movement and activity in the city, leading to a substantial increase in road accidents. As much as people are aware of road safety protocols, accidents and medical emergencies are on the rise. This campaign is an attempt to help citizens with basic safety tools and measures in the face of a road casualty whilst imparting them necessary knowledge on safe travel,” said Dr. Deodhar.

The month long campaign also entailed creating awareness through message-based hoardings, banners and placards such as ‘Don’t Drink & Drive’, ‘Wear Helmet’, ‘Wear Seatbelt’, ‘Drive Safely’ etc. at the busiest traffic junctions of the suburb.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Manpreet Singh Sohal, Director and Chief Operating Officer, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said, “We are obliged to be associated with Mumbai Traffic Police for this integral campaign. We wholeheartedly support the decision to extend the Road Safety Week into a Month from this year on. Under the guidance of Mumbai Traffic Police, we have carefully planned a number of effective activities for all important stakeholders of the society. The prolonged mass awareness about Road Safety and disaster management techniques will pave the way towards our national goal of Zero Road Fatalities by 2030

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Mumbai, November 14 2020: Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital today, lit up Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the entire Hospital in blue to raise awareness about the growing concerns about the intensifying health hazard posed by diabetes from all over the globe.

The initiative is a part of the global campaign launched by World Health Organisation and International Diabetes Federation. The campaign ‘Shine a Light on Diabetes’ aims to reach out to global audience of over one billion people across 160 countries. As a part of the campaign, historic monuments, buildings and structures worldwide are lit blue- a color that represents global solidarity for diabetes awareness.

Present at the venue, Dr Girish Parmar, Consultant Endocrinology and Metabolic Physician said “The global sentiment has exacerbated a situation that is already extremely concerning. While 6% of the world’s population has diabetes, we have seen the number rising rapidly. There is a need for a strong, united response from all organizations working in the areas of monitoring, prevention and treatment of diabetes.”

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus—a 133-year-old architectural wonder & landmark of Mumbai sparkled in blue on the eve of Diwali that co-incided with Diabetes Day. The color blue signified the hospital’s unity with the global diabetes community.

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• Four out of ten people have heard of breast cancer but don’t know much about the disease.
• Poor awareness about Clinical Breast Examination, 52% think it’s done through mammography.
• 80% of population said they will not ignore the symptoms of breast cancer and seek medical help.

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital Mumbai has released the findings of its Breast Cancer Awareness Survey themed ‘Learn, Educate, Change’. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancers among Indian women with the likelihood of almost one in 28 women under the threat of developing it. The survey comprised of 464 participants, with 85 percent of them being women.

The objective was to understand the level of awareness in symptoms, screening, diagnosis and treatment options for breast cancer. As a key highlight of the survey; just 42 percent participants lacked adequate knowledge about the disease, testing options and available treatments. However, most participants (80%) said they won’t ignore the symptoms of breast cancer and immediately seek medical help.

Commenting on the results of the survey, Dr Sanjay Dudhat, Head of Oncosurgery, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said, “Though the awareness about breast cancer is low among masses, it’s welcoming that majority of them were certain to seek medical help in case of primary symptoms. Incidence of breast cancer is shifting towards younger population (below 40’s). Through optimized screening program for early detection and decentralization of treatment resources, we can reduce mortality of breast cancer.”

As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the incidence of breast cancer is expected to rise to 35 per 100,000 women by 2026. From the total of 464 people (men and women) who participated in the survey, 76 percent were in the age group of 26-60 years. 45 percent of those surveyed had either not heard about breast cancer, or had limited knowledge. 60 percent of respondents were aware of the Self Breast Examination and 80 percent mentioned that they would seek medical help in case of symptoms of breast cancer. The survey pointed to a poor awareness of the Clinical Breast Examination with 52 percent respondents thinking it is done through mammography. Most importantly, over 10% of the participants reported a family history of breast cancer.

“Between 5%-10% of breast cancers are linked to genetic mutation (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes). Women with these genes have an 80% chance of getting breast cancer. Thus the role of genetic counselling along with frequent screening, mammography and in selected cases MRI mammography, becomes important for early detection of cancer among such high risk individuals,” Dr Dudhat added.

Proper healthy lifestyle, avoiding tobacco alcohol, balanced and nutritious diet, continuous physical activity, yoga and meditation are known ways to keep cancer at bay. ON the backdrop of World Breast Cancer Awareness month, experts hoped for cancer awareness & treatment opportunities to reach all rural and urban parts of India, to strengthen the fight against cancer.

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