After Nithin Kamath's stroke, his close associate has a message for those who do 10,000 steps a day

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Dilip Kumar, a close associate of Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, has joined the debate on being fit vs being healthy..

Many individuals mistakenly assume that fitness and health are interchangeable terms but they represent distinct aspects of physical well-being, he said.. Fitness, he said, primarily pertains to one's capacity to engage in physical activities, encompassing attributes like endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, and speed, which individuals develop through exercise..

Despite being physically fit, individuals may still face health issues stemming from factors such as inadequate nutrition, stress, sleep deprivation, or underlying medical conditions, he said...

In our fast-paced lives filled with stress and distractions, maintaining a balance between fitness and healthy living becomes imperative, especially for those who prioritize physical fitness, he said..

Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad, pointed out that the Zerodha founder accurately identified five potential risk factors contributing to his stroke: Stress from his father's passing, insufficient sleep, excessive exercise, fatigue due to work responsibilities and workouts, and dehydration...

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