Why preventive care is a lifelong philosophy, not a New Year's resolution. 

Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Appeal to authority

Using the author’s status or institutional position to lend weight to claims without providing proportional evidence.

1) "My experience, across decades of clinical and administrative leadership, has reinforced a simple observation. Most health setbacks begin gradually." 2) "Apollo's journey has given us a unique vantage point. Millions of health checks reveal patterns that are both concerning and instructive." 3) Signature line: "Dr Preetha Reddy is Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited." These statements lean on the author’s senior role and Apollo’s scale to support broad claims, but do not provide concrete data, study references, or quantified outcomes.

3 suggestions

Add specific data or references to support the claims attributed to experience, e.g., "In a review of X million health checks conducted between 2015 and 2024, we observed that Y% of serious conditions showed early detectable markers that were initially overlooked."

Clarify the limits of the observations, e.g., "In our patient population" or "Based on data from Apollo facilities" rather than implying universal applicability.

Separate the author’s role from the evidence by explicitly citing independent research (e.g., WHO, peer-reviewed studies) alongside institutional experience.

Unsubstantiated claims

Presenting assertions as facts without providing evidence, data, or clear sourcing.

1) "Most health setbacks begin gradually. Early signals are often missed, not out of neglect, but out of the assumption that the body will cope. It copes until it cannot." 2) "Lifestyle-related risks appear far sooner than they once did." 3) "Stress shapes physiology in ways that are still being understood. Sleep deprivation alters metabolism. Sedentary habits influence everything—from emotional balance to cardiac function." 4) "Apollo ProHealth was created to turn this duty into measurable impact, with a clear mission to keep people out of hospitals. Its strength comes from precision, personalised risk scores, longitudinal tracking and behavioural insights that give every individual a true understanding of their own health." 5) "A workforce supported by preventive screenings, mental health resources and thoughtful workplace practices displays greater resilience and creativity. Healthier teams build stronger institutions." These are plausible and often directionally supported by existing research, but the article does not provide any citations, numbers, or concrete evidence to substantiate them.

4 suggestions

Qualify broad statements with language that signals they are general trends or observations, e.g., "Many health setbacks", "In our data, we have often seen that…" instead of categorical "Most" or universal claims.

Include at least brief references or statistics, e.g., "According to WHO, non-communicable diseases account for X% of deaths in India, many of which are linked to modifiable risk factors such as sedentary lifestyle and poor diet."

For claims about Apollo ProHealth’s impact, add measurable outcomes, e.g., "Participants in the ProHealth program showed a Y% increase in adherence to screening schedules and a Z% reduction in hospital admissions over three years, compared with matched controls."

For workplace claims, reference relevant studies or specify that these are correlations or observed associations rather than proven causal effects.

Selective use of sources / Omission of key information

Highlighting certain perspectives or programs while omitting relevant alternatives, limitations, or counterpoints.

1) "Apollo ProHealth was created to turn this duty into measurable impact, with a clear mission to keep people out of hospitals. Its strength comes from precision, personalised risk scores, longitudinal tracking and behavioural insights that give every individual a true understanding of their own health." The article presents Apollo ProHealth in exclusively positive terms, without mentioning potential limitations (e.g., cost, access in rural areas, digital literacy), other comparable preventive programs, or the fact that preventive care can also be effectively delivered through public health systems and smaller providers. 2) "National missions such as Fit India have served as a powerful reminder that movement is a fundamental anchor of wellbeing. Such initiatives strengthen collective awareness and elevate the country's approach to health." Only positive aspects of such initiatives are mentioned; there is no discussion of challenges in implementation, reach, or evidence of impact.

3 suggestions

Acknowledge that Apollo ProHealth is one of several possible approaches, e.g., "Programs like Apollo ProHealth, along with public health initiatives and community-based screening efforts, can help translate preventive philosophy into practice."

Briefly mention limitations or challenges, e.g., "While such programs can be powerful, their impact depends on affordability, accessibility, and sustained engagement, especially in underserved regions."

For national missions like Fit India, add nuance: "While initiatives such as Fit India have raised awareness about movement, their long-term impact depends on consistent implementation, local adaptation, and integration with broader public health strategies."

Biased / promotional framing

Using language that implicitly promotes a specific institution or product without balanced context.

1) "Apollo's journey has given us a unique vantage point. Millions of health checks reveal patterns that are both concerning and instructive." 2) "Apollo ProHealth was created to turn this duty into measurable impact, with a clear mission to keep people out of hospitals. Its strength comes from precision, personalised risk scores, longitudinal tracking and behavioural insights that give every individual a true understanding of their own health." The language around Apollo and Apollo ProHealth is uniformly positive and somewhat marketing-like ("unique vantage point", "measurable impact", "true understanding of their own health") without any balancing information or neutral phrasing.

3 suggestions

Rephrase promotional language into neutral, descriptive terms, e.g., "Apollo ProHealth is a program that uses risk scores, longitudinal tracking and behavioural data to help individuals monitor their health."

Avoid absolute phrases like "true understanding" and instead use more measured wording, such as "a more detailed understanding" or "additional insight into their health status."

Explicitly disclose potential conflicts of interest, e.g., "As part of Apollo Hospitals, I am closely involved with the ProHealth program; the observations here reflect that perspective."

Oversimplification

Reducing complex issues to simple cause–effect relationships or slogans, potentially obscuring nuance.

1) "Ten minutes of purposeful activity, a balanced plate, adequate hydration, timely screening and genuine rest can transform outcomes in ways that often surprise people." 2) "A home that honours mindful eating, encourages movement, celebrates progress and sets healthy digital boundaries becomes a nurturing health ecosystem of its own. These environments shape children, support elders and create intergenerational wellbeing that carries forward quietly but powerfully." 3) "A nation that aspires to global leadership needs citizens who enjoy long years of productive and meaningful life. Such longevity is built in homes, workplaces, communities and clinics. It is built through choices that respect the body and protect the mind." These statements underplay structural, economic, and systemic determinants of health (e.g., poverty, access to care, environmental factors) and may imply that individual and family choices alone are sufficient to secure good health and longevity.

3 suggestions

Acknowledge structural and social determinants of health, e.g., "While individual choices around activity, diet and rest are crucial, they interact with broader factors such as income, education, environment and access to healthcare."

Qualify claims about small changes, e.g., "Even modest steps—such as ten minutes of purposeful activity—can contribute to better outcomes, especially when combined with supportive environments and access to care."

Clarify that homes and workplaces are important but not the only determinants, e.g., "Homes, workplaces, communities and clinics play a central role, alongside public policy, infrastructure and social support systems."

False dilemma (soft form)

Implying a choice between two options while downplaying the possibility of a spectrum or combination.

1) "Good health does not flourish through one dramatic commitment. It grows through the quiet courage to care for oneself, every single day." 2) "Health is not a resolution for January. It is a lifelong relationship." The article frames health as either a dramatic, short-term New Year’s resolution or a lifelong philosophy, suggesting that resolutions are inherently ineffective, rather than acknowledging that resolutions can be useful entry points into longer-term change.

3 suggestions

Reframe the contrast to show complementarity, e.g., "While a single dramatic commitment is rarely enough on its own, it can be a starting point for the quiet, daily choices that sustain health."

Modify the second statement to: "Health should not be only a resolution for January; it is best approached as a lifelong relationship."

Explicitly acknowledge that New Year’s resolutions can be helpful when tied to ongoing habits and support systems.