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"The Covid-19 pandemic has forced people to stay indoors for a long period of time due to lockdown measures." Article by our current student Priya Lakshmy (2019-20 cohort)

Top-down view of meal
Photograph of healthy eating, illustration purposes only

Our current student Priya Lakshmy (2019-20 cohort) co-wrote this article on how unhealthy eating habits can lead to a weakened immune system.

She highlights that poor eating habits can increase cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body weight which may ultimately resulting in heart disease and stroke.

The article provides a set of recommendations to maintain healthy eating habits and exercise indoors, such as paying attention to the ingredients used to prepare meals and making the most of cleaning chores to exercise and burn calories.

Read the full article: Eat healthily, stay active for long-term health on the NST website