India, July 22 -- Many people trying to lead a healthier lifestyle often skip meals, work out every day without taking a break, replace whole fruits with juice or sacrifice sleep, believing these habits will improve their health. However, what appears healthy on the surface may not always benefit the body.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Mansi Nigam, consultant physician at Kailash Deepak Hospital, explained how several seemingly healthy everyday habits can do more harm than good when not practised in moderation, and shared simple ways to build a more balanced, sustainable lifestyle. (Also read: India gets its first dengue vaccine: Doctors explain who can take it, how it works and whether it's right for you )

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