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13 Apr 2018

Sitting for too long may increase dementia risk: Study

Sitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin.

01 Feb 2018

Try standing for six hours daily to shed those extra kilos, suggests study

The researchers found that standing burned 0.15 calories (kcals) per minute more than sitting.

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05 Jan 2018

Your desk job may slowly be killing you – Here's what you can do

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

23 Oct 2017

Philippines makes it mandatory for sedentary workers to take regular 'standing' breaks

Local media reports that according to the new rules, office workers must be given a five-minute break every two hours.

20 Sep 2017

Prolonged periods of sitting can cancel the benefits of exercise, says study

As your total sitting time increases, so does your risk of an early death.

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12 Sep 2017

Early death may befall those who sit throughout the day! - Read

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

27 Jun 2017

Take brisk walk every 30 minutes to reduce risk of heart disease

The study found that people who spend increasing time sitting are at an increased risk of serious health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes or death from all causes.

21 Jan 2017

Sitting down for too long can age women faster, says study

Do you often sit down for long hours? Well, a new study has revealed that women who sit for too long are more likely to speed up ageing.

30 Aug 2016

Want to reduce weight? Start using sit-stand desk in office!

Do you want to shed off those extra fats from your body? Well, we all want to reduce weight and stay fit.

31 May 2016

Sitting all the time at work? You should watch this video!

Experts have warned that staying still and not walking around at work could be as deadly as smoking.

21 Apr 2016

Want to live longer? Cut down your sitting time by 71 minutes!

A new study suggests that reducing sitting time at work by 71 minutes per day can have positive effect in the long.

10 Dec 2015

Nine-hour sleep and sitting for long will kill you early

Sleeping for nine- hour and sitting for long can send you to an early grave.

04 Oct 2015

Sit-stand desk can help fight obesity

Replacing sitting desks with sit-stand desks in offices could offer a cost-effective and sustainable approach to reducing sedentary behaviour and fighting obesity, says a new research.

24 Sep 2015

Don't just sit there - fiddle!

As per a recent study, if you are sitting down, you shouldn't be still.

15 Sep 2015

Prolonged sitting linked with fatty liver disease

Prolonged sitting such as watching TV and using the computer and other devices as well as reduced physical activity may increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that may potentially lead to liver failure and death.

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