Sedentary Lifestyle

World Heart Day 2021: Why early menopause is a risk factor for coronary heart disease

In the reproductive phase, female sex hormones have a protective effect on cardiovascular health making it rare for young women to have heart attacks

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study

A new study published in Psychology and Aging argues what we think about sitting and cognitive function may be wrong

Children are going to love the new guidelines set out, for their playtime, by WHO

Children should stay away from screens and spend more time playing outside and sleeping, say experts

Deaths due to heart diseases in India doubled since 1990; more than half of victims under 70-yrs of age

Cardiac ailments killed more Indians in 2016 (28 percent) than any other non-communicable disease, said a new study published in the September 2018 issue of health journal

Beware! Sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits may accelerate ageing

Poor and unhealthy diet coupled with lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle may accelerate the ageing process in humans, warn US researchers.

Got a desk job? You're at a higher risk of getting cancer, says study

Physical inactivity has been linked with increased risk of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, and according to a new study a sedentary lifestyle can also raise the chances of developing certain cancers.

Your smartphone is making you fatter, finds study

A study published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity has found that frequent cell phone users are more likely to lessen or skip physical exercise

Your smartphone is making you fatter, finds study

A study published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity has found that frequent cell phone users are more likely to lessen or skip physical exercise

Wii games don't mean kids exercise more: study

Virtual boxing, tennis and dancing along with video game systems may not be helping children meet daily exercise requirements, according to a US study.

Wii games don't mean kids exercise more: study

Virtual boxing, tennis and dancing along with video game systems may not be helping children meet daily exercise requirements, according to a US study.