British Heart Foundation declares more than 20 million people in UK physically inactive
Evidence shows keeping physically active can reduce the risk of heart and circulatory disease by as much as 35 per cent and risk of early death by as much as 30 percent.
Apr 03, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
Insulin resistance linked to rapid decline in cognitive performance
The study, by Tel Aviv University, finds that both diabetic and non-diabetic subjects with insulin resistance experienced accelerated cognitive decline in executive function and memory.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Insulin resistance linked to faster cognitive decline
Researchers have found that insulin resistance is linked to a faster decline in cognitive performance.
Mar 22, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
Over 30 million diabetics in India in one decade: Experts
India has been declared as the "world diabetic capital", with cases to touch 70 million by 2025.
Nov 15, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
Do you know how harmful leading a sedentary lifestyle is? - Read
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of avoidable death and is as harmful as smoking, as per World Health Organisation.
Aug 26, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
An hour of exercise a day may help you live longer
Physical inactivity is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes as well as some cancers and is associated with more than 5 million deaths per year.
Jul 28, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Physical inactivity adding to India's NCD burden: Report
Major NCDs including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers are primarily caused by exposure to tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and very little exercise.
Jul 25, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
