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Health & Wellness
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being — not merely the absence of disease. Wellness is how you get there: the daily, proactive choices and self-responsibility that move you toward that state, and keep you there. This hub brings that practice together in one place — the seven dimensions of wellness, free fitness calculators, an A–Z index of diseases, their symptoms and treatment costs, and the health insurance terms worth knowing along the way.
Health & Wellness: Two Different Concepts
What is health?
Health is the destination: a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Quote: "Health is a state of absolute physical, mental and social well-being and is not just limited to the absence of diseases or infirmity."— World Health Organization (WHO)
What is wellness?
Wellness is the journey — the active, ongoing process of making choices toward that state. It is preventive by nature and driven by self-responsibility: you cannot achieve good health without also practising wellness. Where health is often measured after the fact, wellness is what you do today, this week, this year, to influence tomorrow's outcome.
Focusing on both helps you build a healthy lifestyle and the everyday behaviour that adds up to good health over time.
The 7 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness is not one thing — it is the balance of seven. Each dimension covers a different part of a balanced life, and progress in one usually makes the others a little easier too.
Physical Wellness
Nutrition, sleep, movement and regular check-ups — caring for the body you live in every day.
Balanced, nutrient-dense meals
Consistent sleep schedule
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Tip: Even 20–30 minutes of daily activity supports physical and emotional wellness together.
Emotional Wellness
Understanding and managing your feelings, and coping with stress in a healthy, sustainable way.
Naming and processing emotions
Healthy stress-coping habits
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Tip: Small, regular emotional check-ins catch stress before it builds up.
Social Wellness
Building genuine connections and a support network of family, friends and community.
Staying in touch with family and friends
Being part of a community or group
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Tip: A support network is one of the strongest predictors of long-term wellbeing.
Intellectual Wellness
Staying curious — learning, creating and engaging your mind through new ideas and skills.
Reading or learning something new
Creative or hands-on hobbies
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Tip: Even 15 minutes of focused learning a day keeps the mind engaged.
Environmental Wellness
Living in surroundings that support rather than harm your health — at home, work and outdoors.
A clean, organised living space
Time spent outdoors
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Tip: Your surroundings shape your habits more than willpower does.
Spiritual Wellness
A sense of purpose and meaning, and values that guide how you navigate everyday decisions.
Reflection or mindfulness practice
Living in line with your values
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Tip: Purpose doesn't have to be big — small, values-aligned choices count too.
Financial Wellness
Managing money with confidence, including planning ahead for medical and emergency costs.
Budgeting and tracking expenses
Building an emergency fund
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Tip: Financial wellness and health insurance work together — one covers the routine, the other covers the unexpected.
Balance across all seven is what turns good intentions into lasting habits.
Fitness & Health Calculators
Eleven free, no-signup tools that give you quick, accurate insights into your body's wellness metrics — a natural first stop before reading about a specific condition.
Calculator
What it tells you
Checks your body mass index against standard ranges
Finds your healthy weight range for your height and build
Estimates your daily calorie needs by goal and activity level
Finds your Basal Metabolic Rate — calories burned at rest
Quick body-fat estimate for smarter fitness planning
Tracks your protein, carb and fat targets
Calculates your fertile days instantly
Your pregnancy countdown, week by week
Estimates your likely conception date
Healthy weight-gain ranges by trimester
Calculates your expected delivery date
Diseases, A to Z
Not every condition looks, feels, or costs the same to treat. Understanding the basics for conditions you're likely to encounter helps you recognise symptoms early and know what kind of care and cover you may need. This is a sample from our 100+ condition library, grouped by letter.
Conditions Starting with A
11 conditions covered in this letter group, from common skin issues to chronic disorders that need long-term management.
Conditions Starting with C
11 conditions covered, including several chronic and infectious diseases that benefit from early diagnosis.
Conditions Starting with D
5 conditions covered, including two of the most searched terms on this site.
Conditions Starting with H
9 conditions covered, spanning heart, liver and thyroid health.
Conditions Starting with P
15 conditions covered — the largest single letter group in the library.
Symptoms, Treatments & Treatment Costs
We have mentioned treatment options and typical treatment costs in India for some common and serious health conditions. This shall provide you a better idea of the expenses you may need for a treatment and also guide you about how much health insurance coverage you may actually need.
Condition
Symptoms
Treatment
Treatment Cost in India
Arthritis
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced movement, often worse after periods of rest.
Treatment usually includes pain-relief and anti-inflammatory medicines, along with physiotherapy. Severe cases may require joint replacement surgery.
Medicines and consultations may cost around ₹2,000–₹10,000 a month, while joint replacement surgery can cost ₹1.5 lakh–₹4 lakh.
Dengue
High fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, skin rash and a drop in platelet count.
Most cases are managed with fluids, rest, taking medicines for fever and regular platelet monitoring. Severe dengue may require hospitalisation.
Outpatient treatment may cost around ₹5,000–₹15,000. Hospitalisation for severe cases can cost ₹30,000–₹1 lakh.
Depression
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, tiredness, changes in sleep or appetite and difficulty concentrating.
Treatment may include psychotherapy such as CBT, counselling, antidepressants and lifestyle changes, depending on the person's needs.
Therapy sessions can cost around ₹1,000–₹3,000 each, while medicines may cost ₹500–₹3,000 a month.
Diabetes
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, blurred vision and wounds that take longer to heal.
Diabetes management focuses on diet and lifestyle changes, medicines, insulin (when required) and regular blood sugar monitoring.
Ongoing diabetes management may cost around ₹2,000–₹8,000 a month. Insulin treatment can increase the cost depending on the dosage and type used.
Heart Attack
Chest pain or pressure, pain that may spread to the arm or jaw, breathlessness, sweating and nausea.
The emergency treatment may involve angioplasty or clot-dissolving medicines. Some patients may need bypass surgery, followed by cardiac rehabilitation and long-term medications.
Angioplasty can cost around ₹1.5 lakh–₹4 lakh, while bypass surgery may cost ₹2 lakh–₹4.5 lakh, depending on the hospital and treatment required.
Insomnia
Trouble falling asleep, frequent awakenings during night, waking up too early, daytime tiredness, irritability and difficulty concentrating.
The treatment includes better sleep habits, CBT-I and short-term medication (when needed).
Consultations and therapy may cost around ₹1,000–₹3,000 per session, while medicines can cost ₹300–₹1,500 a month.
Kidney Failure
Low urine output, swelling in the legs or ankles, tiredness, nausea and confusion.
Treatment may include dialysis, medications and dietary changes. A kidney transplant may be considered in case of end-stage kidney failure.
Dialysis may cost around ₹15,000–₹30,000 a month, while a kidney transplant can cost ₹5 lakh–₹15 lakh.
Malaria
High fever with chills, sweating, headache, muscle pain and nausea.
Antimalarial medicines, fluids and rest are commonly used. Severe cases may require hospitalisation.
The cost of outpatient treatment is around ₹2,000–₹8,000. Hospitalisation for severe malaria can cost ₹20,000–₹60,000.
Migraine
Throbbing headache, often on one side, along with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. Some people may also experience an aura.
Treatment may include pain-relief medicines, triptans, preventive medicines and lifestyle changes to manage triggers.
Consultations and medicines may cost around ₹1,000–₹5,000 a month. Preventive treatment may cost more depending on the medicine prescribed.
Panic Disorder
Sudden episodes of intense fear, rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling and shortness of breath.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), antidepressants or anti-anxiety medicines, and relaxation techniques may be used for treatment.
Therapy can cost around ₹1,000–₹3,000 per session, while medicines may cost ₹500–₹2,000 a month.
Pneumonia
Cough with phlegm, fever, chills, breathlessness and chest pain, especially while breathing.
Bacterial pneumonia may be treated with antibiotics, along with rest and fluids. Severe cases may require oxygen or hospitalisation.
Outpatient treatment may cost around ₹2,000–₹8,000, while hospitalisation can range from ₹30,000–₹1.5 lakh, depending on severity.
Psoriasis
Red and scaly patches, itching, dry and cracked skin which may sometimes even bleed.
Treatment includes topical creams and ointments, phototherapy, oral medicines or biologic medicines for moderate-to-severe cases.
Topical treatment may cost around ₹1,000–₹5,000 a month. Biologic treatment can cost ₹20,000–₹60,000 a month.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Increasing shortness of breath, dry cough, tiredness and unexplained weight loss.
Treatment includes antifibrotic medicines, oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. Advanced cases may require a lung transplant.
Medicines may cost around ₹30,000–₹1 lakh a month. A lung transplant can cost ₹20 lakh or more.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint pain and swelling on both sides of the body, prolonged morning stiffness, fatigue and sometimes a low-grade fever.
Medicines such as DMARDs and biologics help control the disease. Pain medicines and physiotherapy may also be recommended.
Standard DMARDs may cost around ₹2,000–₹8,000 a month, while biologic treatment can cost ₹15,000–₹50,000 a month, depending on the medicine.
Sciatica
Sharp or burning pain that travels from the lower back down one leg, along with numbness, tingling or weakness.
Treatment may include pain relief medicines, physiotherapy and, in some cases, epidural steroids injection. Surgery may be needed if symptoms persist or become severe.
Consultations and physiotherapy may cost around ₹5,000–₹20,000, while surgery can cost ₹1.5 lakh–₹3 lakh.
Syphilis
Painless sore at the infection site, skin rash, fever and swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious complications.
Antibiotics, usually penicillin injections, are used to treat the infection. Follow-up tests may be needed to confirm that treatment has worked.
Diagnosis and antibiotic treatment may cost around ₹2,000–₹8,000.
Thalassaemia
Tiredeness, pale skin, slow growth in children, abdominal swelling and general weakness.
Treatment may involve regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy. A bone marrow transplant may be considered in severe cases.
Blood transfusions and chelation therapy may cost around ₹15,000–₹40,000 a month. A bone marrow transplant can cost ₹15 lakh–₹25 lakh.
Typhoid
Persistent high fever, weakness, abdominal pain, headaches and reduced appetite.
Antibiotics, rest and proper fluid intake are used as . Severe or complicated cases may require hospitalisation.
Outpatient treatment may cost around ₹2,000–₹8,000, while hospitalisation can cost ₹20,000–₹60,000.
Vertigo
A spinning sensation, dizziness, nausea, loss of balance and, in some cases, ringing in the ears.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include vestibular exercises, medicines and repositioning manoeuvres for conditions such as BPPV.
Consultation, therapy and medicines together may cost around ₹3,000–₹15,000.
Vitiligo
Discoloration of skin in patches, premature greying of hair and, in some cases, changes in the colour of mucous membranes.
Treatment may include topical medicines and phototherapy. Severe cases may require procedures such as skin grafting or depigmentation therapy.
Topical treatment may cost around ₹1,000–₹5,000 a month, while a full course of phototherapy can cost ₹20,000–₹50,000.
We also cover a wide range of other health conditions→
Wellness Is Prevention. Insurance Is the Safety Net.
The two work together, not against each other. Here's how a wellness routine and a health plan complement each other:
Prevention: Daily habits across the 7 dimensions lower your long-term health risk.
Early detection: Calculators and symptom awareness help you act before a condition worsens.
Financial protection: A health insurance plan covers the cost when prevention isn't enough on its own.
Start with what you can control today, and make sure you're covered for what you can't.
Hindi Health Library
Symptoms and home remedies for common conditions, written in Hindi for readers who are more comfortable reading in their own language — the same medical grounding, in everyday words.
लक्षण (Symptoms in Hindi) — प्रमुख बीमारियों के शुरुआती लक्षण, कारण और कब डॉक्टर से मिलें: हार्ट अटैक के लक्षण, डेंगू के लक्षण, पीलिया के लक्षण, ब्रेस्ट कैंसर के लक्षण और विटामिन डी की कमी के लक्षण।
घरेलू उपचार (Home Remedies in Hindi) — रसोई और आयुर्वेद पर आधारित घरेलू नुस्खे: बवासीर के घरेलू उपचार, पेट दर्द के घरेलू उपचार और ईएसआर लेवल कम करने के घरेलू उपाय।
FAQs
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Q1. What is health and wellness?
Ans: Health is a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being — not just the absence of disease. Wellness is the optimal state of health achieved through daily, self-driven choices and preventive habits that move you toward that state. -
Q2. What are the seven dimensions of wellness?
Ans: Physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual and financial — each one covers a different part of a balanced life, and they tend to reinforce one another. -
Q3. Are the fitness calculators on this page free to use?
Ans: Yes. All 11 calculators — BMI, calorie, BMR, body fat, macro, ideal weight, ovulation, pregnancy and related tools — are free and require no sign-up. -
Q4. How is the diseases A–Z library organised?
Ans: Conditions are grouped alphabetically, and each entry covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis and typical treatment. Select conditions also include a dedicated treatment-cost guide for India.
Health & Fitness Calculators
BMI chart for adults
BMI chart for children & teens
For Boys
For Girls
How to understand the BMI percentile chart for boys
The BMI Chart helps track Body Mass Index (BMI) in boys aged 5 to 18, indicating healthy, underweight, overweight, and obese ranges. The curved lines represent different BMI percentiles, showing how a child's BMI compares to peers.
At the bottom of the chart, ages from 5 to 18 years are displayed, while the left and right sides indicate BMI values. The black lines represent different percentiles
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How to understand the BMI percentile chart for girls
The BMI Chart tracks Body Mass Index (BMI) in girls aged 5 to 18, helping assess growth patterns and weight categories. The curved lines represent different BMI percentiles, showing how a child's BMI compares to peers.
At the bottom of the chart, ages from 5 to 18 years are listed, while the left and right sides display BMI values. The black lines represent percentiles
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