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How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk – Firstpost

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How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk – Firstpost

There are numerous risks of a sedentary lifestyle. From desk jobs on weekdays to scrolling reels during weekends, in today’s digital era, people spend a lot of time sitting or lying down, making them more vulnerable to chronic ailments. According to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. … Read more

Include 4 hrs of physical activity, 8 hours sleep in routine for optimal health, suggests study

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Include 4 hrs of physical activity, 8 hours sleep in routine for optimal health, suggests study

NEW DELHI: For optimal health, a person’s ideal day should include more than four hours of physical activity involving exercise of light, moderate or vigourous intensity, and at least eight hours of sleep, new research has found.Light-intensity activity could range from doing chores to making dinner, whereas moderate and vigourous exercise involve more intentional movement … Read more