HEALTH & FITNESS · 127 LIVE POLLS
What India thinks about health and fitness
Sleep, stress, gyms, diets and doctor visits — honest answers about how Indians look after themselves.
ALL HEALTH & FITNESS POLLS
- What time do you actually sleep?
- Mental health days — legit leave or excuse?
- Would you let an AI make your medical diagnosis?
- Do you actually get 8 hours of sleep?
- Gym vs running vs sports — best way to stay fit?
- Protein powder — necessary or marketing?
- Intermittent fasting — science or fad?
- Annual health checkup — do you actually do it?
- India is now the 2nd most sleep-deprived country in the world. Be honest — how many hours of uninterrupted sleep do you actually get on a weeknight?
- India's 2026 heatwave made humidity + heat a silent killer. When it gets brutally hot, what's your ACTUAL go-to health defence?
- Should healthy food in restaurants be cheaper?
- Have you tried a diet trend like keto?
- Do you stretch or warm up before exercise?
- Do you snack at night?
- Is it normal to feel tired all the time in your twenties?
- How often do you spend time in nature?
- Would you tell your manager you're struggling mentally?
- Do you feel burnt out?
- Is ghee healthy or unhealthy?
- Do you avoid sugar in tea and coffee?
- Should parks have free outdoor gyms?
- Do you think gyms in India are too expensive?
- Would you wear a smart ring to track sleep and health?
- Is badminton or football better for fitness?
- Should food packets show 'high sugar' warnings?
- Should schools have counsellors on campus?
- Have you tried a sport as an adult for fitness?
- Is marathon running becoming popular in India?
- Do you go for a morning walk?
- Should air purifiers be standard in schools in polluted cities?
- Do you prefer a doctor who explains in detail or one who is quick?
- How many sick days do you take a year?
- Should couples go for pre-marriage counselling?
- Do you trust startups with your health data?
- Is mental health covered properly by health insurance?
- Do you talk to your parents about mental health?
- Have you used a Jan Aushadhi store?
- Do you prefer generic medicines over branded ones?
- Should medicine prices be capped by the government?
- Do you trust health information on WhatsApp?
- Would you take a medical test at home through an app?
- Is fasting during festivals good for health?
- Should medical education be cheaper in India?
- Do you eat dinner before 8 p.m.?
- Would you choose medicine as a career today?
- Is Indian street food unhealthy?
- Do you feel pressure to look a certain way?
- How important is weight loss to you right now?
- Do you use a fitness tracking app?
- Do you sleep in the afternoon?
- What is the best time to work out?
- What is the most stressful moment for a cricket fan?
- Should yoga be compulsory in schools?
- How often do you visit a dentist?
- Do you feel lonely living away from family?
- Do you get your eyes tested regularly?
- Do you think public toilets in your city are clean?
- Have you ever had dengue or malaria?
- Which is the best sport for fitness?
- Should there be more dry days in India?
- Do you drink alcohol?
- Should smoking in public places face bigger fines?
- Do you smoke?
- How do you usually deal with stress?
- Should employers give free health check-ups?
- Do you prefer sleeper buses or trains for overnight travel?
- Do you take breaks to stretch during work?
- Do you feel guilty taking sick leave?
- Do you think yoga should be an Olympic sport?
- Is protein powder necessary for gym-goers?
- Is running a startup more stressful than a job?
- What do you do when you can't sleep?
- Do you check nutrition labels on packaged food?
- Should junk food ads be banned during children's shows?
- Is obesity becoming a big problem in India?
- Do you feel healthier than you did five years ago?
- How many hours a day do you sit?
- Do you think social media is good for your mental health?
- Do you walk or cycle to nearby places?
- Which pharmacy app do you shop on?
- Have you joined a marathon or fun run?
- How stressful were your board exams?
- Do you buy medicines online?
- Do you think fitness influencers give good advice?
- Do you wear a mask when the air quality is bad?
- Do you use a smartwatch or fitness band?
- How long do you usually wait at a doctor's clinic?
- Do you take an afternoon nap on weekends?
- Would you consult a doctor online through an app?
- Do you sleep with a fan on all year?
- Do you Google symptoms before seeing a doctor?
- Do you take antibiotics without a prescription?
- Should cricketers be rested from bilateral series to avoid burnout?
- Do you trust Ayurveda for treating illnesses?
- Do you trust home remedies over medicines for small illnesses?
- How often do you feel lonely?
- Do you meditate?
- Would you take a mental health day off work?
- Should restaurants show calorie counts on menus?
- Is there still stigma around mental health in India?
- Have you ever spoken to a therapist or counsellor?
- Should mental health be taught as a school subject?
- What causes you the most stress?
- Do you feel stressed most days?
- Is hustle culture in startups healthy?
- Should sugary drinks carry health warnings like cigarettes?
- How often do you eat junk food?
- Sleeper class, AC 3-tier or AC 2-tier?
- Do you have health insurance beyond your employer's cover?
- Is a vegetarian diet healthier?
- Do you count calories?
- Have you tried intermittent fasting?
- How much tea or coffee do you drink a day?
- Do you drink enough water every day?
- Do you take vitamins or supplements daily?
- Government hospital or private hospital — which do you prefer?
- Do you think healthcare costs in India are affordable?
- How often do you get a full health check-up?
- Is yoga better than the gym for fitness?
- Do you practise yoga?
- How many steps do you walk on a typical day?
- Do you have a gym membership?
- What is your main form of exercise?
- How often do you exercise?
- Do you use your phone in bed before sleeping?
- What time do you usually go to sleep?
- How many hours do you sleep on a typical night?
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Is this medical advice?
No. These polls measure habits and opinions only. Consult a doctor for medical advice.
How reliable are the results?
PulsePoll results come from a self-selected online sample, so they are indicative rather than representative of all Indians. See the methodology page for how votes are counted and validated.
How votes are counted: methodology.