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Physical Inactivity Due To Heat May Cause Up To 700,000 Deaths Annually By 2050, Study Finds
A study finds rising temperatures may cause up to 700,000 deaths and $3.68bn productivity losses annually by 2050 due to increased physical inactivity.
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Climate Change Could Push Millions To Become Physically Inactive By 2050: Lancet Study
A study published in The Lancet Global Health journal highlights that climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and cause premature deaths yearly and effect productivity.
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Why Climbing Stairs Is As Good As A Gym Workout
Even short bouts of exercise, like stair-climbing, can improve lower-body strength, which is a good indicator of overall health and longevity
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India's Joint Health Crisis: New Data Links Office Chairs To Faster Ageing
New data has found that there is an active link between office chairs and the age of your joints. Here is what the government is spending crores on and why daily planned movement matters for your joint health.
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These 7 Every Day Habits Are Slowing Down Your Metabolism Silently
Having a fast metabolism allows the body to burn calories more efficiently, which can help maintain a healthy weight or facilitate weight loss if desired.
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Dangers Of Physical Inactivity Beyond Weight Gain: 7 Major Health Risks
Here's a breakdown of how physical inactivity contributes to increased risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and other serious health conditions.
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Physical Inactivity Behind 13% Of Heart Failure Cases Among Diabetics In India: Study
Physical inactivity contributes to over 13% of heart failure cases among diabetics in India, with significant links to coronary heart disease, stroke, and retinopathy. Global study highlights the urgent need for physical activity in diabetes care.
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Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study
Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine study reveals 7.1 million cases tied to modifiable risk factors, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancer
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Unhealthy Diets, Physical Inactivity Fuelling Obesity In India: Former WHO Chief Scientist
Obesity is a known precursor to diabetes, hypertension, and cancer -- the non-communicable diseases rising significantly both in India and worldwide.
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Half Of All Adults In India Unfit, Women Most Physically Inactive: Study
Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Physical Inactivity Due To Heat May Cause Up To 700,000 Deaths Annually By 2050, Study Finds
A study finds rising temperatures may cause up to 700,000 deaths and $3.68bn productivity losses annually by 2050 due to increased physical inactivity.
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Climate Change Could Push Millions To Become Physically Inactive By 2050: Lancet Study
A study published in The Lancet Global Health journal highlights that climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and cause premature deaths yearly and effect productivity.
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Why Climbing Stairs Is As Good As A Gym Workout
Even short bouts of exercise, like stair-climbing, can improve lower-body strength, which is a good indicator of overall health and longevity
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India's Joint Health Crisis: New Data Links Office Chairs To Faster Ageing
New data has found that there is an active link between office chairs and the age of your joints. Here is what the government is spending crores on and why daily planned movement matters for your joint health.
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These 7 Every Day Habits Are Slowing Down Your Metabolism Silently
Having a fast metabolism allows the body to burn calories more efficiently, which can help maintain a healthy weight or facilitate weight loss if desired.
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Dangers Of Physical Inactivity Beyond Weight Gain: 7 Major Health Risks
Here's a breakdown of how physical inactivity contributes to increased risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and other serious health conditions.
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Physical Inactivity Behind 13% Of Heart Failure Cases Among Diabetics In India: Study
Physical inactivity contributes to over 13% of heart failure cases among diabetics in India, with significant links to coronary heart disease, stroke, and retinopathy. Global study highlights the urgent need for physical activity in diabetes care.
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Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study
Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine study reveals 7.1 million cases tied to modifiable risk factors, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancer
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Unhealthy Diets, Physical Inactivity Fuelling Obesity In India: Former WHO Chief Scientist
Obesity is a known precursor to diabetes, hypertension, and cancer -- the non-communicable diseases rising significantly both in India and worldwide.
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Half Of All Adults In India Unfit, Women Most Physically Inactive: Study
Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
