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Updated - January 16, 2018 at 01:15 AM.

1 hour for prevention better than one year of treatment.

Ameera Shah

Ameera Shah, MD & CEO, Metropolis Healthcare

1 I normally take small meals frequently, which is better than long periods without food followed by a heavy meal. Improving your diet is not as difficult as most people claim. It is simply a case of balancing what we eat.

2 Exercise increases your life span. I make sure to walk at least half an hour every day. I regularly play tennis and love the outdoors, including trekking.

3 Books are a perfect way to unwind! Some books give you perspective. They introduce you to different ideas about the meaning of life and success, beyond money and power.

4 The mind, body and soul need to be in harmony so no inner conflict or spiritual disharmony pulls me down. I make sure my relationships are healthy and bring out the best in me and keep my emotions healthy.

5 Most people believe that feeling fit from the outside and looking good in the mirror are good indicators of overall wellness. This is not true; 95 per cent of life threatening diseases begin inside our bodies. My motto is an hour of prevention is far better than one year of treatment.

Published on December 9, 2016 16:23