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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."

Prolonged sitting health risks, Sedentary lifestyle and early death, Benefits of short exercise breaks

Sitting long hours linked to early death: Here’s how you can reduce risk

November 03, 2023 12:28 pm

A new study shows that people who spent more than 12 hours a day sitting had a 38% higher risk of early death. Here's what you can do to counteract the risk

Simple lifestyle changes that will help lose belly fat

July 12, 2022 4:47 pm

To lose excess fat, you don't need to follow a rigorous diet plan; just make some small yet significant lifestyle changes. said Lavleen Kaur, a dietitian

Here's what to do if you are missing your periods regularly

June 13, 2022 3:42 pm

Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can disrupt the normal pattern of your period. This can be due to several lifestyle issues, said Nutritionist Nidhi S

9 men killed in Chennai construction site had left Assam to build a better life

India4 hr ago

Nine young men from the Dimasa tribe, working at a construction site in Tamil Nadu, were killed when a concrete arch they were working on collapsed. The brothers Provit and Sorbojit Thaosen were among the victims, along with four others from their village. The incident highlights the lack of employment opportunities and low wages that force many from their villages to work as migrant workers.

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