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Neurologist lists 3 behaviours to avoid 'if you want to prevent dementia, Parkinson's...'

January 21, 2026 7:37 pm

Dr Prashant Makhija, consultant neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central shared that protecting the brain does not require complex routines

A vascular surgeon’s ‘sedentary survival guide’ for people who sit all day

Vascular surgeon calls your chair a serious health risk, shares ‘sedentary survival guide’ for people who sit all day': '8, 10, or 12 hours a day…’

January 16, 2026 5:55 pm

Her advice includes the “1-Hour Reset” Rule, reminding people that “gravity wins every time you sit still.”

A single 1-hour walk, stroll for 30-minutes, or two 15-minute walks in a day: Which works better?

December 03, 2025 10:11 am

Hint: Fat loss is all about the total movement and total calories burnt, not the format

Mothers, here are the best and worst things for your heart, hair, lung, brain health, and blood sugar levels

July 21, 2025 11:30 am

A balanced diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving these key areas of health,

Here's what happens to the body when you reduce sitting time by 40 minutes per day

April 05, 2025 10:30 am

An inactive lifestyle can also result in obesity in the long run, as a lack of movement can lead to less calorie expenditure

This is what happens to the body if you sit for more than 6 hours a day continuously

March 07, 2025 2:28 pm

If your job requires you to sit for more than six hours, it's high time you re-look at your health; here's why

A new study suggests that sitting for 10.6 hours or more a day is significantly linked to future heart failure and cardiovascular death risk regardless of exercise.

Sitting for 10-plus hours in a day? Find out why even exercise won't work for your heart health

November 22, 2024 11:12 am

Study shows how stubborn the side effects of sedentary behaviour are

Rather than relying solely on standing desks, incorporating regular movement into your daily routine is key to enhancing both physical and cardiovascular health.

Turns out, standing desks are not all that good for your health either

October 22, 2024 12:30 pm

Dr Pravin Kahale, Consultant Cardiologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, weighed in on the findings of the study

With less than three months to go, fitness coach shares eight tweaks to lose 10 kilos before Diwali

August 21, 2024 10:30 am

Incorporating daily physical activity, such as walking 8-10k steps, is a practical approach to ensure consistent calorie burning throughout the day

When you sit for extended periods, your muscles are inactive

You only need 22 minutes of exercising daily to cut death risk from prolonged sitting, say scientists

February 07, 2024 12:52 pm

According to the study's lead author, Edvard Sagelv, a researcher at The Arctic University of Norway, the current recommendation of 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous activity "is sufficient to offset the detrimental health effects of prolonged sitting."