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If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a day- Even regular exercise can't beat the damage done by this common daily habit that increases cancer risk, scientists warn
- Five-min walk break every hour feasible, effective in offsetting harms of prolonged sitting: Study
- Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...26 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Bayer bets big on 'self-care' market to deepen India playGlobal pharma major Bayer is significantly expanding its consumer healthcare presence in India, targeting the burgeoning self-care market e...20 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- Sleeping 7 to 8 hours may help protect your brain from dementia, says studyNew research reveals a sweet spot for sleep, suggesting 7 to 8 hours nightly can reduce dementia risk. This study, analyzing millions, also...08 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Too much sitting can be fatal: Study of 45,000 people reveals the workout you need to combat a deskjob sedentary lifestyleResearch indicates that 30-40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise daily can offset the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. T...20 Sep, 2024, 12.46 PM IST
- People who don't drink coffee and sit for six or more hours a day have 60 percent higher risk of dying: StudyResearch underscores the stark contrast in mortality risks between coffee drinkers and non-drinkers engaging in prolonged sitting. Coffee c...25 Jun, 2024, 03.15 PM IST
- Study finds key elements for health: 4 hours of exercise, 8 hours of sleep recommendedNew research suggests that for optimal health, a daily routine should include at least four hours of physical activity of various intensiti...29 Apr, 2024, 04.23 PM IST
- Watching TV, mobile not only hurting your kid's eyes, it's also damaging heart & mind: StudyA new research study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2023 suggests that sedentary children are at an increased ris...26 Oct, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
- Do you have a sedentary lifestyle? Here's how you can change that with small effortsHigher incidence of diseases like BP, diabetes, heart-realted issues are seen in those who sit for more than 5 hours per day.04 Oct, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
- Pandemic or not, people must stay active, says WHO; Covid not an excuse to not work-outRegular physical activity is key to preventing and helping to manage heart disease.26 Nov, 2020, 01.38 PM IST
- Adults, children must do more physical activity to stay fit in pandemic era: WHOIt recommended that children and adolescents have an average of one hour of daily physical exercise and limit time in front of electronic s...26 Nov, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
- Are you often termed lazy? Blame your brain, says scienceScientists who found that our brain is innately attracted to sedentary behaviours.19 Sep, 2018, 06.32 PM IST
- Sitting for long hours at your desk? It can kill youProlonged uninterrupted sitting leads to health risks like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and all-cause mortality.03 Sep, 2018, 04.28 PM IST
- Bound to a desk job? Sitting for long hours is bad for your brainSitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults.13 Apr, 2018, 07.23 PM IST
- How income affects physical activity levelNew York, Aug 13 (IANS) Higher income individuals are more likely to be "weekend warriors", getting most of their activity on only a few da...13 Aug, 2017, 11.37 AM IST
- Take help of your smartphone to lose weightPeople bored of following sedentary lifestyle should start consulting their smartphones as it can help them get active.26 Jan, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
- After Yoga, Modi govt wants babus to take up adventure sportsModi government now wants babus to take up adventure sports like rock-climbing, trekking, paragliding, rafting and snorkelling so as to "cr...01 Oct, 2015, 06.02 AM IST
- Watching TV for over 2 hours daily ups high blood pressure risk in kids: StudyFor years now scientific literature has associated watching the television with a sedentary lifestyle and obesity in young people.26 Feb, 2015, 03.48 PM IST
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