Dangers of sedentary lifestyle: 8 ways sitting for too long is killing you
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dangers of sedentary lifestyle: 8 ways sitting for too long is killing you

Hindustan Times  

Sitting for extended periods without breaks can increase risk of early death by 30 per cent, according to a new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Dr Rakesh Gupta, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in an interview with HT Digital shares how extended sitting can cause health issues from muscle degeneration, weakened bones, heart disease, to diabetes. Increased risk of obesity and high blood sugar or diabetes Prolonged sitting slows down the enzyme lipoprotein lipase which is responsible for breaking down fats. Risk of varicose veins Poor blood return from the legs due to gravity and prolonged sitting slows circulation and causes blood to pool in leg veins.

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Get up, Stand up: How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk
1 month ago

Get up, Stand up: How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk

Firstpost  

According to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. They need to move to perform at their best According to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. Representative Image/Pixabay “Our findings highlight the importance of minimising prolonged sitting, regardless of your level of physical activity,” Dr …

Sitting too long can affect heart health even if you exercise, scientists warn
1 month ago

Sitting too long can affect heart health even if you exercise, scientists warn

The Independent  

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What Are the Harmful Effects Of Sedentary Lifestyle?
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

7 side-effects of prolonged sitting every day
1 year ago

7 side-effects of prolonged sitting every day

India TV News  

For many of us, the modern world seems designed for prolonged sitting. It's not just about a stiff back or restless legs; prolonged sitting carries a surprisingly wide range of side effects that can impact your entire health and well-being. Increased risk of heart disease: Prolonged sitting has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Weight gain and …

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 …

Sitting for too long without movement? 5 ways it can increase risk of heart attack
1 year, 4 months ago

Sitting for too long without movement? 5 ways it can increase risk of heart attack

Hindustan Times  

Sitting for long hours working at your desk, watching television or lazing around can put you at risk of heart attack and stroke apart from a range of other health issues. When you are sitting in one position without moving, it can also affect your blood circulation and blood pressure which can further aggravate health issues. In many cases, it …

World Cancer Day: Doctors on why being sedentary is a new carcinogen; offer tips to stay active
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day: Doctors on why being sedentary is a new carcinogen; offer tips to stay active

Hindustan Times  

Sedentary lifestyle is on rise due to increasing use of technology, decreasing physical activity and people moving or walking a lot less in general. Strong evidence exists that higher level of physical activity reduce the risk of different cancers like breast, colon, uterus, ovary, prostate, esophagus, stomach and bladder. Recent studies have shown that physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyle and obesity …

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 …

Sitting for too long? 5 exercises to reverse ill effects of prolonged sitting
2 years ago

Sitting for too long? 5 exercises to reverse ill effects of prolonged sitting

Hindustan Times  

Several studies over a period of time have established that sitting for longer period can be not just detrimental for your health but can prove deadly too. These include office hours, driving automobiles or using public transport regularly, and excessive screen time," says Lalchawimawi Sanate PT, LCCE Designation – Senior Physiotherapist Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bangalore, Sahakarnagar. The adverse effects …

Does sitting for long hours increase risk of heart diseases?
2 years, 3 months ago

Does sitting for long hours increase risk of heart diseases?

Live Mint  

What does sitting for long hours and leading an inactive lifestyle do to your heart? Explaining how an inactive lifestyle leads to an increased risk of heart diseases, Dr Talha Meeran, Consultant Cardiologist at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai said, "When we look at the current disease burden of cardiovascular diseases in the Indian population, …

Prolonged sitting puts health at risk: Study
2 years, 6 months ago

Prolonged sitting puts health at risk: Study

Hindustan Times  

Simon Fraser University has come up with new research, adding further weight to the contention that delayed sitting might be dangerous to your health. A global review studying more than 100,000 people in 21 nations had found that individuals who sat for six to eight hours daily had a 12-13 per cent expanded risk for early demise and coronary illness, …

Can you get a heart attack by sitting for too long? Cardiologist on how to calculate risk, prevention tips
2 years, 7 months ago

Can you get a heart attack by sitting for too long? Cardiologist on how to calculate risk, prevention tips

Hindustan Times  

If you are someone who spends majority of the waking hours sitting in front of your computer screen, generally lazing around, or binge-watching web series or movies, you are at a high risk of getting a heart attack, says a cardiologist. Dr Ritwick Raj Bhuyan, Director - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in an interaction with HT …

Are you sitting for long hours? Beware, these 6 harmful health problems can trouble you
2 years, 8 months ago

Are you sitting for long hours? Beware, these 6 harmful health problems can trouble you

India TV News  

Highlights Bone weakening increases with long sitting hours One starts to face trouble in their neck and back muscles Long hours of sitting results in gaining a lot of body weight and makes you obese People whose work involves mostly sitting for long hours may feel more tired as the day passes. Sitting for long hours can prove to be …

Sedentary behaviour and Covid-19 risk
2 years, 10 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 …

Here's why too much time in sedentary activities increases stroke risk
3 years, 4 months ago

Here's why too much time in sedentary activities increases stroke risk

Hindustan Times  

According to a new research, adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time and little physical activity have a higher stroke risk than people who are more physically active. Adults 60 years and younger who had low physical activity and reported eight or more hours of leisure sedentary time a day had a 4.2 times …

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