The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends no more than two to three hours per day of sedentary time for youth. However, a recent study has revealed that adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games, and…
Adolescents around the world, including India, spend an average of eight to ten hours a day in sedentary activities, which is nearly four times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommendation of two to three hours per day. This sedentary time is spent watching television, using electronic devices such as smartphones for gaming or social…
Adolescents around the world, including India, spend an average of eight to ten hours a day in sedentary activities, which is nearly four times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommendation of two to three hours per day. This sedentary time is spent watching television, using electronic devices such as smartphones for gaming or social…
The deadliest part of your workday isn’t your commute—it’s your chair. However, smartwatches can become the unexpected heroes in this battle against our increasingly sedentary lives. It Can Warn You if You’re Sitting for Too Long You might have heard the saying, “sitting is the new smoking,” and while that might sound dramatic, many doctors…
Stroke is increasingly being seen in the younger population, with individuals in their 20s and 30s presenting with acute symptoms and abnormalities detected on their MRI scans. One of the key contributing factors in these cases is the lifestyle changes that have occurred over the past few decades. Identifying these risk factors early and resorting…
(MENAFN– Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- People with sedentary lifestyles and prolonged sitting habits are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis compared to those who stay active and maintain a balanced diet, doctors warn. Medical experts said that osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures. They said osteoporosis is a…
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Leading a sedentary lifestyle can shorten life expectancy The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” highlights the growing concern that prolonged sitting, particularly as part of a sedentary lifestyle, is as detrimental to health as smoking. It suggests that sitting for extended periods, whether at work or home, can lead to various health issues, similar…
Leading a sedentary lifestyle can shorten life expectancy The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” highlights the growing concern that prolonged sitting, particularly as part of a sedentary lifestyle, is as detrimental to health as smoking. It suggests that sitting for extended periods, whether at work or home, can lead to various health issues, similar…
As a prime cause of obesity and all its associated health risk, countering a sedentary lifestyle with exercise is crucial for longevity and health as biokineticist at Enable Centre Dr Robert Evans explains Obesity, defined as having an excessive amount of body fat that presents a risk to health, has become a critical public health…
