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.
Apr 13, 2018, 13:22 PM IST
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.
Feb 01, 2018, 16:45 PM IST
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.
Jan 05, 2018, 10:51 AM IST
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.
Oct 23, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
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.
Sep 20, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
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.
Sep 12, 2017, 18:46 PM IST
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.
Jun 27, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
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.
Jan 22, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
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.
Aug 30, 2016, 22:49 PM IST
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.
May 31, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
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.
Apr 21, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
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.
Dec 10, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
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.
Oct 04, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
Don't just sit there - fiddle!
As per a recent study, if you are sitting down, you shouldn't be still.
Sep 24, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
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.
Sep 15, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
