Articles for Regular Physical Activity

PM Modi's message to combat obesity gains traction; know how you can prevent obesity
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's message to combat obesity gains traction; know how you can prevent obesity

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun spoke about the need to combat obesity. In a post on X, WHO wrote, "Prime Minister narendramodi calls for regular physical activity and balanced nutritious diet to address growing obesity and related noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease." Balanced Diet Eating a variety of nutrient-rich …

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Sitting is the new smoking: Sitting for too long could be behind 19 diseases; know easy lifestyle tweaks to avoid risk
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sitting is the new smoking: Sitting for too long could be behind 19 diseases; know easy lifestyle tweaks to avoid risk

Hindustan Times  

In today’s fast-paced world, it is paradoxical that many of us spend countless hours in sedentary activities - whether it is long days at the office or binge-watching our favourite series. Exercise is medicine: A new approach to health care Recognising the urgency of this issue, the American College of Sports Medicine introduced the “Exercise is Medicine” initiative in 2007 …

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Why you should be lifting weights if you have type 2 diabetes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why you should be lifting weights if you have type 2 diabetes

India Today  

Diabetes is highly prevalent in India. Strength training and regular physical activity are crucial for managing diabetes and improving insulin sensitivity. While strength training has multiple health benefits in reducing cardiovascular disease risk and increasing muscle mass and bone health, its effect on diabetes has been seldom talked about. Strength training boosts your metabolism, helping with weight management - a …

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Diet, lifestyle, other tips critical in preventing and managing PCOS
1 year, 1 month ago

Diet, lifestyle, other tips critical in preventing and managing PCOS

Hindustan Times  

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is a prevalent health condition impacting women in their reproductive years, with a reported global prevalence ranging from 4% to 20%. OZiva's nationwide survey for PCOS month found that 65% of Indian women are unaware of PCOS symptoms, highlighting the need for increased awareness.” Understanding the Risk Factors While the exact cause of PCOS remains …

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What is the link between obesity and thyroid-related cancer?
1 year, 8 months ago

What is the link between obesity and thyroid-related cancer?

India Today  

In recent decades, the world has witnessed a dramatic increase in obesity rates, with nearly 40% of adults worldwide now classified as overweight or obese. Encouraging lifestyle modifications, including healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and weight management, can play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of obesity-related thyroid cancer. So, let’s explore the mechanisms by which obesity may …

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Here’s how air pollution and regular exercise affect high blood pressure
4 years, 8 months ago

Here’s how air pollution and regular exercise affect high blood pressure

Hindustan Times  

Exercising regularly can lower the risk of high blood pressure, even if people live in areas where air pollution is relatively high, according to recent research. “While we found that high physical activity combined with lower air pollution exposure was linked to lower risk of high blood pressure, physical activity continued to have a protective effect even when people were …

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Dr. Tom Frieden: There’s a long war ahead and our Covid-19 response must adapt
5 years ago

Dr. Tom Frieden: There’s a long war ahead and our Covid-19 response must adapt

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Dr. Tom Frieden is the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and former commissioner of the New York City Health Department. Not only won’t there be enough ventilators, there won’t be enough supplies for the ventilators, hospital beds to support patients – or health care workers to help patients. This is an important …

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Regular physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection: Study
8 years, 6 months ago

Regular physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection: Study

India TV News  

Low and moderate levels of physical activity may significantly lower the risk of bacterial infection, a new study has found. The results showed that compared with sedentary behaviour, low leisure-time physical activity was associated with a 10 per cent lower risk of any suspected bacterial infection, said Kathrine Pape Madsen from the Aalborg University, in Denmark. Suspected respiratory tract bacterial …

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