The 2nd General Meeting of the Kohima Ao Pensioner Telongjem (KAPT) under the theme ‘How to live a Healthy Life Physically, Mentally and Socially’ was held at Molu Ki, Merhulietsa, Kohima on 26th July.
Dr. Tali Longkumer, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dimapur who spoke on the theme emphasized that to have a good physical health and to avoid health problems, one should stay physically active by engaging in regular exercises to improves one’s energy, stamina, reduce fat accumulation, makes the bones strong and stress-free lives besides maintain a balance diet and adequate sleep. He advised them to have regular checkups though they feel fit and strong, to diagnose any illness or diseases that may be developing in the body. Dr. Tali also highlighted the importance of routine check-ups for individuals who have hereditary diseases, people engaged in bad personal habits, patients suffering from diabetics, blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, cancer etc.
While stating that physical and mental health are closely related, he explained a disease-free person is not healthy if his mental and social being are not normal and called upon them to maintain a sound mental health by having healthy interactions with neighbours, friends, associates, take vacations and seek medical counselling if one is facing depression, anxiety etc. Stressing on social healthy life, he called upon them to maintain and build a healthy social connection by staying connected with families, friends, neighbours, communities and to refrain from living in isolation,
In his exhortation speech, Er. Lanu Toy, Rtd. Chief Engineer said retirement is not the end but the beginning of a new life with new responsibility to serve the family, society and community. Our work is not finished as long as we are alive from childhood to old age, he added.
During the programme, a welcome address was proposed by Dr. Watijungshi, President KAPT, while the vote of thanks was proposed by N. Wati Atsongchanger, Assistant General Secretary KAPT. The secretary report was presented by Limawati Longchar, General Secretary, KAPT and the Audit Report was announced by Ajung Amer.
(Maongtemjen, IA)
