Why you need to shake up your sedentary lifestyle
1 year, 2 months ago

Why you need to shake up your sedentary lifestyle

Live Mint  

Digital and modern conveniences have made our lives more comfortable today but they are also instrumental in perpetrating a disturbing trend: an overwhelmingly sedentary lifestyle that is spent working long hours at a desk, commuting, or indulging in leisure time watching movies or series. A sedentary lifestyle is characterized by prolonged sitting and low levels of physical activity. Additionally, lack of physical activity disrupts the delicate balance of neurotransmitters in the brain including dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, which play an important role in managing various psychological functions. The following activities and practices are simple but effective solutions to combat the negative effects that a sedentary lifestyle can have on the mind: Gardening: Growing and caring for plants at home can be both healing and satisfying.

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Working from home? Try these 5 ways to overcome sedentary lifestyle
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Working from home? Try these 5 ways to overcome sedentary lifestyle

India TV News  

While working from home can be a great alternative to long hours at the office desk and side effects such as back pain and exhaustion, the comfort of staying at home for too long can bring eventual discomfort as well. Incorporate a small physical activity into your day Understandably, working from home can be equally tiring after long hours of …

From weight gain to mood swings, 5 telltale signs your health is being compromised by sedentary lifestyle
10 months ago

From weight gain to mood swings, 5 telltale signs your health is being compromised by sedentary lifestyle

India TV News  

Our modern lives often involve long hours spent sitting, whether at work, commuting, or glued to screens. While it feels comfortable at the moment, a sedentary lifestyle, characterised by prolonged sitting and minimal physical activity, can have a significant negative impact on your health. Unexpected weight gain: Regular physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy weight. If …

What Are the Harmful Effects Of Sedentary Lifestyle?
11 months, 1 week ago

What Are the Harmful Effects Of Sedentary Lifestyle?

The Quint  

A sedentary lifestyle doesn't include enough movement which results in the blood flowing more slowly, which further leads to vein-related problems. These include varicose veins and spider veins, and deep vein thrombosis or superficial vein thrombosis, where blood clots form in the body’s veins. If your physical activity is not enough, you may have high cholesterol, where you have too …

The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Health
1 year, 3 months ago

The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Health

News 18  

In today’s modern world, where convenience and technology have made our lives easier, the sedentary lifestyle has become increasingly prevalent. The Cardiovascular Risk of a Sedentary Lifestyle: Increased Risk of Heart DiseaseProlonged sitting and physical inactivity are associated with a higher risk of heart disease. A sedentary lifestyle, on the other hand, can result in poor circulation, making the heart …

8 daily habits to stay active and avoid harmful effects of sedentary lifestyle
1 year, 11 months ago

8 daily habits to stay active and avoid harmful effects of sedentary lifestyle

Hindustan Times  

Leading a sedentary lifestyle or adopting a daily routine that involves too much sitting or lying down with very little or no exercise can land you in serious health trouble and put you at risk of several chronic diseases and even severe complications in case of Covid-19. 9 daily habits to stay active and avoid harmful effects of sedentary lifestyle …

Sedentary behaviour and Covid-19 risk
2 years, 11 months ago

Sedentary behaviour and Covid-19 risk

Hindustan Times  

The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus continues to test medical and public health systems across the globe as cases of the latest variant Omicron continue to surge. Sedentary behaviour goes beyond being a behavioural or lifestyle risk factor in public health studies. Though the term ‘sedentary behaviour’ is often used interchangeably with ‘physical inactivity’, the two are different. ‘Physical …

Stuck in the middle
5 years, 7 months ago

Stuck in the middle

Deccan Chronicle  

A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research shows that physical inactivity is very common in India. Nivedita Hiremath, a senior software engineer with a leading software firm says, “I’ve learned that we can’t take our health for granted. I began to do this and I feel my pain reducing a bit.” Sometimes we just tend to get …

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