Sedentary lifestyle News

MASLD Explained: MASLD is a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver of individuals who consume little to no alcohol.

A new study highlights the importance of reducing daily sitting time and incorporating walking or brisk exercise to prevent worsening back pain.

This study sought to determine if older adults with hypertension could receive these benefits by moderately increasing their daily walking Experts point out that walking requires no equipment and is one of the easiest exercises A researcher said it's "exciting that a simple lifestyle intervention can be just as effective as structured exercise and some medications"

Study finds remote workers, growing in numbers since the pandemic, might be even more sedentary than their in-office counterparts The study's foremost recommendation notes that longer breaks aren't necessary to achieve significant health improvements Instead, shorter breaks have been shown to strike the ideal balance between enhancing work productivity and fostering lasting behavioural change

Technology has become an integral part of our lives Studies have highlighted the association between excessive screen time and weight gain Expert explains how excessive technology use and weight gain are related

Take regular breaks from sitting by incorporating short walks or stretching sessions into your routine Perform exercises and stretches in a controlled manner, without any sudden or jerky movements If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries, consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise routine

One of the most effective ways to overcome the sitting disease is to take breaks from sitting and move around You can use a standing desk or elevate your computer to eye level to encourage you to stand up Practicing good posture while sitting can help reduce the strain on your back and neck muscles

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk, suggests a study.

According to research, people may be less likely to die young if they break up sedentary time by moving around every half hour.

Medicos say that it has various other miraculous benefits such as improvement of lung functions, speedy tissue healing and is helpful in healing burns also.

The results showed that sedentary male rats preferred the high-fat diet over the other diets. 

Establishing its benefits further through a study, scientists have said that the popular physically-interactive game encourages exercise and reduces sedentary behaviour.

There has been a 25 per cent surge in couples preferring in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to have babies in recent years, said doctors, naming sedentary lifestyle, health conditions and diseases as main reasons.

For their study, the researchers used data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from the 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 survey cycles.

Ahmed who weighed 500 kg earlier lost nearly 120 kg before the surgery which was performed at Mumbai's Saifee Hospital last week on March 7, 2017. 

There are numerous ways you can do that are simple, easy and can help you convert your sedentary lifestyle.

Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to supply enough oxygenated blood to meet the demands of the body.

Approximately 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia and the numbers are expected to surge to 115.4 million by the year 2050. 

According to a recent study, sedentary lifestyle is linked to poorer reading skills during initial three school years in six to eight-year old boys.

India has been declared as the "world diabetic capital", with cases to touch 70 million by 2025.