Think 10,000 steps is the magic number? It might not be the best goal for youWhile 10,000 steps gained popularity from marketing, experts emphasize that overall daily movement and increased heart rate are more crucia...
27 Jun, 2025, 12.53 AM IST
Can you predict your lifespan by simply standing up? New study says this 10-second test might hold the answerThe 10-second sit-and-stand test could be a powerful predictor of longevity. In a study tracking 4,282 adults over 12 years, those who perf...
21 Jun, 2025, 05.49 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
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Immortality: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson on 'don’t die' philosophy and mortalityTech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson visited Mumbai, advocating for his "Don't Die" philosophy. He highlighted India's air quality issues, empha...
06 Dec, 2024, 07.28 PM IST
How to prevent cervical health problems and five warning signs you should not ignoreOne aspect often overlooked by women is cervical health. Ensuring optimal cervical health is crucial for women, and there are numerous proa...
02 Feb, 2024, 12.12 PM IST
Diabetes, not a death sentence: These lifestyle modifications can help you live wellThe dreaded ‘D’ word—diabetes—no longer carries the same weight as a life sentence. While traditional diabetes management relied solely on ...
29 Jan, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
Just 20 minutes of daily exercise could save you from cancer, heart disease & obesity: StudyA new study suggests that getting just 22 minutes of exercise a day can lower the increased risk of premature death from a highly sedentary...
26 Oct, 2023, 04.32 PM IST
If you have a desk job with long hours, you are vulnerable to diabetes & cancer; simple tip to counter harmful effects of sittingResearchers in Western's School of Kinesiology have noted that those who often find themselves seated for up to 80 per cent of their workda...
22 Sep, 2023, 02.30 PM IST
Why India is seeing a rise in hypertension, diabetes casesAccording to an alarming new study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the journal 'The Lancet Diabetes a...
09 Jun, 2023, 08.11 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
Life after breast removal: A drug researcher’s quest to make prostheses for cancer survivorsAarna Biomedical’s post-mastectomy kit starts at Rs 4,500, half that of comparable international brands. The made in India product is helpi...
07 Nov, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
Unable to balance on one leg for 10 seconds? Why people in their 50s should not ignore thisDifficulty to balance on one leg is a sign of something more serious than you think.
23 Sep, 2022, 12.41 PM IST
Eat 5 portions of fruits, exercise 30-45 mins daily, and other lifestyle changes for a happy heartLifestyle has a considerable influence on the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
27 Sep, 2018, 10.48 AM 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
Spending long hours at your desk? This new device may help prevent the harms of sittingSitting has been identified as a risk factor for early mortality.
02 Jan, 2018, 06.38 PM IST
Why sitting is no worse for health than standingAny stationary posture where energy expenditure is low may be detrimental to health, be it sitting or standing.
13 Oct, 2015, 08.01 AM IST
- Indian scientists-turned-entrepreneurs at Strand Lifesciences crack the genetic code to save lives
Unlike many academicians, Indian scientists' approach to biological research has been extremely practical.
25 May, 2012, 07.25 AM IST