'Don't eat idli, dosa or poha in breakfast if...': Doctor explains who should avoid them and what modern lifestyles requireA homeopathy physician suggests traditional Indian breakfasts like idli and dosa may not be ideal for sedentary individuals. He advocates f...
31 May, 2026, 08.53 PM 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
Kidney health warning: 10 common habits that could be putting your kidneys at serious risk, according to doctorsKidney health is silently impacted by everyday habits, with diet and lifestyle playing a crucial role. Excess salt, processed foods, and hi...
07 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Liver disease crisis: 130 crore people already affected; what we eat and how we live may worsen the risk by 2050A new study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology reveals that Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease c...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
This daily habit could be raising your diabetes risk, and doctors say most people don’t even realize itSitting too much can quietly raise your risk of diabetes. Experts say being inactive increases blood sugar, insulin resistance, and belly f...
06 Dec, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
Struggling to lose belly fat despite eating healthy? Here are the top reasonsEven with a healthy diet, belly fat can be stubborn. Factors like genetics, stress, and poor sleep disrupt hormones. Sedentary lifestyles a...
17 Oct, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
He ran 5 km daily, no family history or stress. Yet faced heart blockage. Reason: Office desk, says Apollo doctorA doctor from Apollo Hospital highlights that daily running might not prevent heart problems if sleep, diet, and sitting habits are poor. A...
17 Oct, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
How sedentary work culture is fuelling India’s early diabetes crisisIndia faces a growing diabetes crisis, with over 100 million adults affected, exacerbated by sedentary work culture. Prolonged sitting and ...
22 Sep, 2025, 12.32 PM IST
What is a 'sedentary lifestyle'? Cardiologist warns that too much sitting may be as harmful as smokingLeading cardiologists are warning about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, equating it to the health risks of smoking. Extended periods ...
23 Mar, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
Corporate job? You might be lacking these essential nutrients important for heart, bones, and immune systemProfessionals often face nutritional deficiencies due to long hours of sitting and poor eating habits. Dr. Bhavya Vankar highlights the imp...
11 Sep, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
WHO warns alarming levels of physical inactivity among Indians, says women more physically inactive than menA study in The Lancet Global Health highlights that nearly 50% of Indian adults are physically inactive, posing severe health risks. The st...
27 Jun, 2024, 12.53 PM IST
Study warns against childhood inactivity, promotes light activity for heart healthA recent study has linked childhood inactivity with heart enlargement, which can lead to serious health risks in adulthood. The research, c...
08 May, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
Sedentary lifestyle increases risk of cardiovascular diseases: 6 ways to avoid being a couch potatoJust sparing five minutes for some light exercise can do wonders for your health.
13 Jan, 2023, 06.10 PM 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
Women's heart attack symptoms vary from men: Breathlessness, vomiting, fatigue could be warning signsSeveral cases don’t get reported in the hospitals as many of these signs go unnoticed.
24 Mar, 2018, 02.13 PM 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
Too much sitting may harm heart healthSitting for many hours per day is associated with increased coronary artery calcification, a marker of subclinical heart disease that can i...
07 Mar, 2015, 03.11 PM IST