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Sports can push our young out of torpor
Physical activity regimes are usually conducted sporadically, if at all. Increasingly for our young, it's on par with 'Eat your greens', something that gets little traction outside adult surveillance. Instead, why not approach the problem through the more seductive means of competitive sports? India is showing its sporting prowess beyond cricket, throwing up role models for youngsters to emulate.
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WHO warns alarming levels of physical inactivity among Indians, says women more physically inactive than men
A study in The Lancet Global Health highlights that nearly 50% of Indian adults are physically inactive, posing severe health risks. The study shows a significant rise in inactivity from 2000 to 2022, with women being more affected than men. City doctors attribute this to sedentary office work and poor diets. The lack of physical activity increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and psychological issues. Experts stress the need for regular exercise and healthier lifestyles to address this growing concern.
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Sit and Sip: Drink coffee to reduce death risk; Experts decode how
Good news for coffee lovers with a sedentary lifestyle! A recent study published in BMC Public Health found that people who drink coffee but don't get much exercise (sit for more than 6 hours a day) have a lower mortality risk than those who don't drink coffee and are also inactive. This suggests that coffee may offer some protective health benefits, even for those who don't lead a very active lifestyle.
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Coffee lovers with sedentary lifestyle tend to live longer than others: Study
The study, conducted on US adults, suggests that coffee consumption may offer a protective effect against the negative health impacts associated with prolonged sitting. Non-coffee drinkers were found to be nearly 1.6 times more likely to die from all causes compared to coffee drinkers.
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Study warns against childhood inactivity, promotes light activity for heart health
A recent study has linked childhood inactivity with heart enlargement, which can lead to serious health risks in adulthood. The research, conducted over 13 years with nearly 1,700 participants, found that sedentary behavior during childhood increased heart mass, a known risk factor for heart attacks and stroke.
Just 20 minutes of daily exercise could save you from cancer, heart disease & obesity: Study
A new study suggests that getting just 22 minutes of exercise a day can lower the increased risk of premature death from a highly sedentary lifestyle for people over 50. The study combined data from four studies and found that people who were sedentary for more than 12 hours a day had the highest risk of death, but this risk decreased for those who did more than 22 minutes of exercise.
Watching TV, mobile not only hurting your kid's eyes, it's also damaging heart & mind: Study
A new research study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2023 suggests that sedentary children are at an increased risk of heart damage in early adulthood. The research analyzed data from a multigenerational study that tracked the health and lifestyles of 14,500 babies born in 1990 and 1991.
Screen time in childhood may cause heart attack: Study
A new study shows that sedentary children are at an increased risk of heart damage in early adulthood, regardless of weight and blood pressure. Prolonged screen use during childhood has been found to be harmful to neurological development and socialisation.
If you have a desk job with long hours, you are vulnerable to diabetes & cancer; simple tip to counter harmful effects of sitting
Researchers in Western's School of Kinesiology have noted that those who often find themselves seated for up to 80 per cent of their workday make themselves vulnerable to potential health risks like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Sedentary lifestyle increases risk of cardiovascular diseases: 6 ways to avoid being a couch potato
Just sparing five minutes for some light exercise can do wonders for your health.
Four tips to help you maintain spinal health and prevent back pain
Several reasons like sports injuries, excessive stress over flexible joints and congenital spinal problems can cause chronic back pain among children and teenagers. Additionally, substance abuse too can cause adolescents to experience back pain. The combination of chronic back pain along with unhealthy habits also creates long-term complications in adulthood.
Pandemic has played havoc with children's health as screen time increased
The decline in children's physical activity was tied to COVID-19 restrictions.
How a sedentary lifestyle affects your skin and hair? Here is your complete skin & haircare guide
No matter what the scenario is, skincare and haircare are important for your overall health, appearance, and personality.
Eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and no exercising may stress your heart
There is an urgent need to educate people about heart failure and its management.
Spike in obesity cases; blame bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyle
A latest study also suggested that obese individuals are at a higher risk of contracting covid 19.
Sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits led to a spike in obesity cases in India
The number of overweight children increased from 2.1% to 3.4%.
Do you have a sedentary lifestyle? Here's how you can change that with small efforts
Higher incidence of diseases like BP, diabetes, heart-realted issues are seen in those who sit for more than 5 hours per day.
Sitting for long hours at a desk? Set a reminder & walk 3 mins every half-an-hour
Every waking hour spent sitting or lying increases metabolic syndrome & Type 2 diabetes risk.
Get up, and start working out: Covid more fatal for patients with sedentary lifestyle
Physical inactivity was surpassed only by advanced age and a history of organ transplant.
World Diabetes Day: Manage stress; it is affecting your response to insulin
Stress is associated with unhealthy lifestyle like poor sleep pattern, bad eating habits, etc.
Pandemic is turning people into couch potatoes, stress & binge eating adding to health issues
The sedentary lifestyle is pushing people towards various lifestyle diseases.
Lockdown diaries: Palred Group boss avoids a sedentary lifestyle, eats healthy, and finds time for HIIT exercises
Palem Srikanth Reddy performs everyday tasks besides intense workouts during his exercise time.
Glued to your office chair? Sitting for over nine hours a day can kill you early
WHO guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week.
Heart patients can prolong their life by making this small lifestyle change
Research has proven that being sedentary for long periods reduces longevity of life.
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