Early death

Walking 8,000 Steps Once A Week Can Reduce Risk Of Early Death: Study

The study reveals that health benefits of walking 8,000 steps or more one or two days a week appeared higher for participants aged 65 years and older.

Mar 30, 2023, 14:33 PM IST

Exercise could curb the risk of premature death in older women: Study

The study, led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, investigated physical activity of women measured over seven days using a wearable device called a triaxial accelerometer.

Nov 07, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Persistent chronic pain may increase risk of dying early, says study

Chronic pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.

Jun 07, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

Back pain? You have 13% higher chance of dying early

Signalling that people suffering from the condition need to recognise and treat the symptoms seriously, a new research warns that older people with back pain have a 13 per cent higher chance of dying prematurely.

Feb 24, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Heavy smokers with diabetes at increased risk of facing early death, says study

A new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found that heavy smokers with diabetes at increased risk of facing early death.

Nov 23, 2016, 22:41 PM IST

High-stressed jobs can lead to early grave

A team of researchers from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business found that individuals in low-control jobs, high job demands are associated with a 15.4 per cent increase in the likelihood of death.

Oct 17, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

Can your saliva predict if you will die early?

Ever thought if your saliva could predict if you will die early? Well, it may be a possibility.

Dec 24, 2015, 11:52 AM IST

Swap the couch with treadmill to avoid dying early

 Swapping just one hour of sitting with some physical activity such as walking each day, decreases your chance of an early death by 12 to 14 percent, said a new study that involved over 200,000 volunteers.

Oct 01, 2015, 14:37 PM IST