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Delhi continued to battle with air pollution for the 10th consecutive day post-Diwali as a dense layer of smog blanketed parts of the national capital on Sunday. <br /><br />Several parts of the national capital recorded very poor air quality levels on Sunday morning as per the data issued by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India).<br /><br />Today morning, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 351, Bawana 383, CRRI Mathura Road 323, Dwarka Sector 8 at 341, IGI Airport at 326, ITO 328, Lodhi Road 319, Mundka at 358, Najafgarh at 341, New Moti Bagh at 394, Okhla phase-2 at 339, RK Puram at 368, and Wazirpur at 366, as per SAFAR-India data.<br /><br />As of 5 pm on November 10, Delhi's AQI stood at 334, with Anand Vihar at 353, Dilshad Garden at 262, and Jahangirpuri at 377. For tomorrow, AQI in adjoining cities of Noida and Gurugram is forecasted to be at 208.92 and 77.51, respectively. <br /><br />Multiple visuals from Delhi's Kartavya Path showed the area surrounding India Gate engulfed by a layer of smog. The AQI in the area was recorded at 357 as of 7 am. High-rise buildings were also covered in smog in the Kalindi Kunj and surrounding locality, as the AQI was recorded as 323 in the area.<br /><br />An AQI is considered "poor" between '200 and 300', "very poor" at '301 and 400', "severe" at '401-450," and 450 and above is "severe plus." As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," doctors say that even people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues.<br /><br />Dr. Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant for Respiratory Critical Care at Apollo Hospital, told ANI that apart from the regular patients, those who haven't had any respiratory issues in the past are showing up with symptoms such as runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and having increasing difficulties breathing. As it is, respiratory illnesses in the national capital are estimated to have shot up by around 15-20%. <br /><br />The Apollo doctor further suggested that the government close the schools for children as they remain vulnerable. Whenever the pollution levels have gone beyond a certain limit, the government has opted to close the schools, Dr. Modi said.<br /><br />"For the last few years, we have been seeing that the government has taken action. Whenever this pollution level has gone beyond a certain limit, they have opted to close the schools. This is important because children are from a vulnerable group. As adults, we are masked and can protect ourselves better, but children usually are not that effectively taking these measures. Secondly, their lungs are still in developing stages, so they are bound to have more harm due to this pollution," the doctor told ANI.<br /><br />Siddharth Singhal, Head of Health Insurance, Policybazaar.com, notes that while most standard health plans in India cover pollution-related ailments, it is always advised to also go for an OPD plan along with a health insurance plan to cover consultations, medications, and diagnostic tests that may be required frequently due to pollution.<br /><br />"Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR and some other parts of India have shot up post Diwali. Effects of this are very evident in the form of sore throats and breathing problems, among others. This can also result in respiratory ailments and chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, and severe cases of respiratory or bronchial obstruction. Health insurance becomes critical to cover such expenses. Most policies typically cover emergency hospitalization for respiratory issues like asthma or COPD exacerbations requiring ICU or critical care," he adds. <br />

Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'. Here's why you need an insurance cover for this

The long-standing concern that <keyword id="20016418" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mobile-phones" source="keywords">mobile phones</keyword> might cause <keyword id="20881867" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="brain-cancer" source="keywords">brain cancer</keyword> has once again been debunked by a comprehensive systematic review commissioned by the <keyword id="19896311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Health-Organization" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="World Health Organization" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="World Health Organization">World Health Organization</keyword> (WHO). Published in the journal Environment International, this review provides the strongest evidence to date that <keyword id="23039585" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="radio-wave-exposure" source="keywords">radio wave exposure</keyword> from mobile phones does not increase the risk of brain cancer or other <keyword id="19924603" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-issues" source="keywords">health issues</keyword>.<br /><br />Mobile phones emit <keyword id="21686850" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="radio-waves" source="keywords">radio waves</keyword>, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over the years due to their proximity to the head during use. The idea that these devices could be linked to brain cancer has been a topic of debate, especially since mobile phones have become an integral part of daily life.<br /><br />Despite occasional studies hinting at potential harm, the scientific consensus has consistently found no association between mobile phone use and cancer. The new review strengthens this consensus, analysing data from over 5,000 studies, including 63 key studies published between 1994 and 2022. The review found no evidence that mobile phone use, even over prolonged periods, increases the risk of brain cancer or any other head or neck cancers.<br />  <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111865954" title="9 foods that can boost your brain health — and don&amp;#39;t cost more than $1 per serving" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>This latest research is a critical follow-up to the 2011 classification by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of WHO, which labeled radio waves as a "possible carcinogen" based on limited evidence. The new review, with its more extensive and updated data set, clarifies that earlier concerns were based on observational studies that had significant biases.<br /><br />One of the major studies cited by the IARC was the <keyword id="23039584" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="interphone" source="keywords">INTERPHONE</keyword> study, which relied on self-reported data from brain cancer patients who may have overestimated their mobile phone use. The new review, however, considers more recent and robust studies that show no correlation between mobile phone use and cancer incidence.<br /><br />Importantly, the findings also reflect the fact that, despite the massive increase in mobile phone use over the past few decades, there has been no corresponding rise in brain cancer cases. This reinforces the idea that national and international safety limits for radio wave exposure are effective in protecting public health.<br /><br />While the results are reassuring, the review emphasizes the need for ongoing research. As technology evolves and the use of radio waves expands, it remains crucial to monitor any potential health impacts. However, for now, the evidence strongly supports the safety of mobile phones, countering persistent misconceptions and misinformation.<br /><br />In summary, this comprehensive review should put to rest fears about mobile phones and brain cancer, confirming that the devices we rely on daily do not pose a risk to our health.<br />  <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112205625" title="Eating processed meats like bacon may age your brain — but you can avoid it with simple food swaps, research suggests" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br />

Mobile phones are not causing brain cancer, a WHO study confirms

A recent study by <keyword id="19898366" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="harvard" source="keywords">Harvard</keyword> and the <keyword id="23109326" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="european-university-of-rome" source="keywords">European University of Rome</keyword> has uncovered a striking connection between early-life exposure to <keyword id="55910" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="air-pollution" source="Orion">air pollution</keyword> and economic outcomes in adulthood. Published in the <em>Proceedings of the <keyword id="21125238" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="national-academy-of-sciences" source="keywords">National Academy of Sciences</keyword></em>, the <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2401882121" data-type="tilCustomLink">research</a> highlights how infants exposed to higher levels of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) are likely to earn less as adults, with the most significant impacts observed in the Midwest and South of the United States.<br /><br />“This study takes a big step toward filling the knowledge gap on the crucial link between environmental factors and long-term economic outcomes,” said Francesca Dominici, lead author and professor at Harvard. The findings underscore how environmental pollution, particularly air quality, plays a significant role in shaping not just public health but economic mobility and well-being later in life.<br />  <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112921592" title="Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br /><h2>Key findings<br /></h2>The study focused on US individuals born between 1978 and 1983, analysing their PM2.5 exposure from 1980 to 2010, and compared it to their earnings in 2014-2015 when they were between 31 and 37 years old. The results were telling: a one-unit increase in PM2.5 exposure was associated with a 1.146% decrease in <keyword id="23109325" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="economic-earnings" source="Orion">economic earnings</keyword>, measured using a statistic called <keyword id="23109327" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Absolute-Upward-Mobility" source="Orion">Absolute Upward Mobility</keyword> (AUM).<br /><br />The data revealed that this impact was not uniform across the country. Midwestern and Southern regions saw the highest negative effects, suggesting regional disparities in both air quality and its long-term economic impacts.<br /><h2>Call for action<br /></h2>The authors argue that these findings should encourage the creation of stringent national air quality standards, as well as targeted interventions to address pollution in highly affected regions. Luca Merlo, co-lead author, emphasised the importance of addressing both environmental and economic inequalities through integrated policies.<br /><br />This research builds on growing evidence of the far-reaching consequences of air pollution, further solidifying the argument that improving air quality is not only vital for public health but also for fostering economic growth and opportunity.<br />  <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112853990" title="India saw 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022, adding 51 days to life expectancy: Report" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br />

Harvard study links exposure to air pollution in infancy to reduced earnings in adulthood

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<keyword id="20345865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Olympic-gold-medallist" source="keywords">Olympic gold medallist</keyword> <keyword id="20206037" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Abhinav-Bindra" source="keywords">Abhinav Bindra</keyword> on Friday acknowledged <keyword id="19924382" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="training" source="keywords">training</keyword> <keyword id="20430758" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-athletes" source="keywords">Indian athletes</keyword> across <keyword id="20010841" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sports" source="keywords">sports</keyword> on the aspect of mental health remains a "work in progress", while adding that benefits of the same must reach grassroots level. Bindra said mental health directly influences overall <keyword id="19896695" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="well-being" source="keywords">well-being</keyword> of an athlete and sports administrators also share equal responsibility in it. <br /><br /> "It's an area where there is work in progress - we all acknowledge that. We are a sporting ecosystem which is developing. It is slowly maturing," he said during a virtual interaction organised by <keyword id="21556305" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mpower" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Mpower" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Mpower">Mpower</keyword> to launch AMP: A Sports Psychology Division to Elevate Athlete Performance. <br /><br /> "This is an aspect that not just from a shooting athlete's point of view, but across the board, which needs to be prioritised. It is something which has a direct influence on the performance of the athlete. <br /><br /> "It has a direct influence on the well-being of an athlete. <keyword id="22977441" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sports-organisations" source="keywords">Sports organisations</keyword> and everybody involved in governance has to also ensure that our athletes perform well, but their well-being is of equal importance," he added. <br /><br /> Bindra highlighted the presence of a mental health expert with the Indian contingent in Paris <keyword id="19933819" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="olympics" source="keywords">Olympics</keyword> as a step in the right direction. <br /><br /> "We've seen progress made even during the Olympics in Paris. It was the first time there was a mental health expert who was with the team. There (also) was somebody for sleep," he said. <br /><br /> "There are things that are happening. But we need to keep working with intensity to make sure that this perpetuates down to the grassroot level," he added. <br /><br /> Bindra rejected the notion that athletes today are "softer" than those in the past. <br /><br /> "I completely disagree. If that is the notion to be believed, then the softer ones are winning more than the tougher ones because that's what our results and our history tell us," he said. <br /><br /> Bindra revealed how a meditation course, while planning to quit shooting, helped him find "love for the process" after winning the Olympic gold in 2008. <br /><br /> "When I did win that gold medal at the Olympics, my energy was completely drained in the sense that I was physically, emotionally (and) mentally drained. It also required a period of time to just let go and then to recharge my batteries and that wasn't easy," he said. <br /><br /> "I decided to go on a vipassana meditation course and it was interesting because I was wanting to actually leave the sport and move on to the next calling. That was my primary drive, to find my new calling." <br /><br /> "I had to meditate for eight nine hours a day in complete silence for 10 days and all I did in that course was to think back to my sport and think back to how I loved the process of what I was doing," he said. <br /><br /> Bindra said he was guilty of not realising his full potential since he judged himself on outcomes of tournaments. <br /><br /> "For far too long, perhaps, I too was guilty in putting myself worth to wear my name, equating myself worth to where my name would appear on the ranking list of a sports competition and that was very silly," he said. <br /><br /> "I became an Olympic champion, (a) world champion, I won many many championships but I failed in achieving my fullest and truest potential and now that I have a chance to look back I would attribute that failure to this lack of balance that I had in my life as an athlete. <br /><br /> "I did not humanise my effort enough and I think that was while it helped me achieve goals it didn't help me get to my very best ability," he added.

Abhinav Bindra says training Indian athletes on mental health issues a 'work in progress'

Once upon a time, the <keyword id="22931741" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Y-chromosome" source="keywords">Y chromosome</keyword> — responsible for determining male sex — was as robust as its X counterpart. Fast forward a few million years, and it’s now a slimmed-down version of its former self, with recent research even suggesting that we might eventually see a world without Y <keyword id="21829124" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chromosomes" source="keywords">chromosomes</keyword>. Could it be on a crash diet, or is something more evolutionary at play here? Let’s dive into this genetic mystery and what it could mean for the future of humanity.<br /><h2>Understanding chromosomes</h2>Chromosomes are thread-like structures located in the nucleus of every cell in our body, carrying our <keyword id="22755797" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="genetic-information" source="keywords">genetic information</keyword>. You can think of them as instruction manuals for building and running your body, made up of DNA. Imagine you have two sets of manuals: one from your mother and one from your father. These manuals come in pairs, with 23 pairs of "chapters," called chromosomes.<br /><br />In each pair, one chromosome comes from your mother and one from your father. For 22 of those pairs, the chapters (chromosomes) are quite similar. But the 23rd pair, known as the sex chromosomes, is a bit different. In females, both chromosomes in this pair are like matching chapters, called X chromosomes. In males, one chapter is an X chromosome, and the other is a much shorter and unique chapter called the Y chromosome.<div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="106727215" title="Society needs to be educated that man&amp;#39;s chromosomes decide child&amp;#39;s gender: Delhi HC" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>To understand it better, think of the Y chromosome as a smaller, older version of a chapter that’s been edited down over millions of years. Originally, it contained a lot more information, just like the X chromosome, but through many revisions (<keyword id="19900305" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="evolution" source="keywords">evolution</keyword>), it has lost most of that content, leaving behind only the essential bits. <br /><br />As such, the Y chromosome is much smaller than its X counterpart, containing only about a third of the genes compared to the X chromosome's 900-1400. Despite its small size, this chapter is crucial for “building” males, containing the instructions that lead to <keyword id="22934695" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="male-traits" source="keywords">male traits</keyword> like the development of testes.<br /><h2>Why is the Y chromosome shrinking?</h2>The Y chromosome has been losing genetic material over millions of years. Because the Y chromosome is now much smaller and has no identical counterpart to help repair it when mistakes (mutations) occur, it has become severely vulnerable to changes. These changes are part of what scientists have noticed as a gradual “shrinking” of the Y chromosome over time. This phenomenon is a bit like losing pages from a manual over many generations, leaving us with a smaller, more concise version today.<br /><br />Interestingly, this rapid evolution is not unique to humans. Studies of primates show that Y chromosomes across species are highly variable, and some species have even lost their Y chromosome entirely, replacing it with new mechanisms for sex determination. For instance, spiny rats and some mole voles have developed new sex-determining systems after losing their Y chromosomes.<br /><h2>Are we doomed?</h2>The idea that the Y chromosome might eventually disappear has led to speculation about the future of human <keyword id="21747788" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="reproduction" source="keywords">reproduction</keyword>. While the loss of the Y chromosome could lead to new sex-determining genes evolving, this process is far from straightforward. If different populations develop different systems, this could potentially lead to the emergence of new human species, each with distinct reproductive mechanisms.<br /><div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112218392" title="Imane Khelif: Is it accurate to label this female-born boxer as ‘biological male’ or ‘transgender’?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Moreover, the continued study of the Y chromosome could also have implications for understanding <keyword id="20422079" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="male-infertility" source="keywords">male infertility</keyword> and other <keyword id="19924603" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-issues" source="keywords">health issues</keyword> linked to the Y chromosome. With recent advancements in genetic sequencing, researchers are now able to study the Y chromosome in unprecedented detail, opening up new avenues for research in <keyword id="21346409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="human-evolution" source="keywords">human evolution</keyword> and reproduction.<br /><br />But fear not — this doesn’t necessarily spell doom for humanity. Evolution has a way of finding new solutions, as evidenced by other species that have already lost their Y chromosomes. However, the ongoing changes to the Y chromosome highlight the dynamic nature of our <keyword id="20634067" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="genome" source="keywords">genome</keyword> and the complex interplay between evolution and human survival. The future may hold unexpected twists as we continue to unravel the mysteries of this rapidly evolving chromosome.<br /><br />The research pertaining to Y chromosomes in spiny rats has been published in the <em>Proceedings of the National Academy of Science</em> and can be accessed <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2211574119">here</a>.

What is the Y chromosome and what does its shrinkage mean for humans?

Terms like colour blindness and selective blindness are fairly common, but have you ever heard of <keyword id="21438985" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="face-blindness" source="keywords">face blindness</keyword>? Also known as <keyword id="21509437" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="prosopagnosia" source="keywords">prosopagnosia</keyword>, this disorder prevents individuals from identifying or recognising faces. Imagine not being able to distinguish between faces!<br /><br />Most people with prosopagnosia are born with it, and it affects approximately 1 in 50 people. To make matters worse, this condition often persists throughout their lives. Naturally, those who struggle with <keyword id="20095213" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="facial-recognition" source="keywords">facial recognition</keyword> experience challenges in forming relationships, leading to <keyword id="20163594" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mental-health-issues" source="keywords">mental health issues</keyword> and <keyword id="20040558" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-anxiety" source="keywords">social anxiety</keyword>. <br /><br />To delve deeper into this disorder, researchers conducted a study—published recently in <em><keyword id="20124775" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cerebral-Cortex" source="keywords">Cerebral Cortex</keyword></em>—where they scanned the brains of over 70 participants while they watched scenes from the popular TV series ‘<keyword id="20023654" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Game-of-Thrones" source="keywords">Game of Thrones</keyword>’.<br /><br />The choice of ‘Game of Thrones’ had nothing to do with Arya Stark’s encounters with the <keyword id="22539470" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="faceless-men" source="keywords">Faceless Men</keyword> and the Many-Faced God. Instead, the show was chosen for its international appeal and strong characters with nuanced personalities. The aim was to create a realistic scenario, as previous studies on facial recognition mechanisms in the brain have often used static 2D images in laboratory settings.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="There’s more to facial recognition than meets the eye" comment="subhead" text="There’s more to facial recognition than meets the eye"><span data-til="noop">There’s more to facial recognition than meets the eye</span></cmsannotation><br />The study involved participants who were neurotypical as well as those who suffered from prosopagnosia. Among both groups, half of the participants were familiar with the show's complex characters, while the other half had never seen the series.<br /><br />When lead characters appeared on screen, MRI scans revealed that neurotypical participants familiar with the characters showed increased brain activity in regions associated with non-visual knowledge about the characters, such as their identities and background information. However, these connections were significantly weaker in neurotypical participants who had never watched the series.<br /><div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="110997522" title="When TV shows end, fans experience grief similar to losing a partner or close friend: Study" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>To further explore the importance of these <keyword id="21837003" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="brain-regions" source="keywords">brain regions</keyword> for face recognition, the researchers repeated the study with participants who had prosopagnosia. In line with their difficulty recognising faces, participants with prosopagnosia did not exhibit the same familiarity effects in the brain regions observed in neurotypical participants. The connections between visual and non-visual regions were also reduced.<br /><br />Excited with these results, study’s senior author Professor Tim Andrews explained: “They suggest that our ability to recognise faces relies on what we know about people, not just what they look like.<br /><br />“While it was believed that we recognise faces by learning their visual properties—such as features, configuration, and texture—our study indicates that it involves connecting a face with knowledge about the person, including their character traits, body language, our personal experiences with them, and our feelings towards them.”<br /><div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111106128" title="GOT spin-off &amp;#39;A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms&amp;#39;—set for 100 years after &amp;#39;House of the Dragon&amp;#39;—begins production" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Overall, this research enhances the understanding of how prosopagnosia is linked to reduced <keyword id="22539469" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="neural-connections" source="keywords">neural connections</keyword>, making it challenging to associate faces with personal knowledge, which is crucial for recognition. The findings also shed light on how the neural mechanisms behind face recognition, or the lack thereof in prosopagnosia, can offer insights into the condition and inform potential therapeutic strategies.<br /><br />The researchers plan to conduct further studies to explore in more detail how activity across different brain regions enables us to recognise faces, and what factors can disrupt this process.<br />

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There have been ample reports on how <keyword id="19919711" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="gen-z" source="keywords">Gen Z</keyword> employees are doing things differently at workplaces and setting new trends. Be it opting for <keyword id="19901232" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="work-life-balance" source="keywords">work-life balance</keyword> over a higher salary, taking leaves without guilt, saying no to micromanagement among other things, this generation appears to be creating a whole new culture. And what happens to those who try to oppose this new culture? They get schooled on the internet, of course. <br /><br />In a recent incident, a manager took to X (earlier called Twitter) and shared how one of his Gen Z employees took a one-week vacation to the mountains after going through a breakup. However, contrary to his expectation, various X users started accusing him of trivialising mental health issues by such statements. Read on to know what exactly happened. <br /><br /><h2>"He had a breakup" <br /></h2><br />The man's tweet read, "One of my Gen z team members suddenly declared 1 week leave. It was a critical time of the project so I tried to reason. He did not budge. The leave was because he had a breakup and he wanted to go to the mountains to forget the breakup."<br /><br />When a user commented that it is better to give people leaves than deadlines, the manager replied, "Believe me it was one way communication. I had to deal with the repercussions on project." <br /><br />Several other tweets followed that sided with the Gen Z employee. <br /><br />"So according to you, mental health is nothing," a user wrote while another commented, "That’s a perfect reason to declare leave. Business is business, will go on as will other things." <br /><br />  <div type="image" title="google (27)" msid="115042080" hostid="261" sizebytes="295800"></div><br /><h2>"Gen Z does things differently"<br /></h2><br />The man also clarified in one of the tweets that he didn't fire the Gen Z employee and even promoted him for his good work. He wrote, "Mate. No need to assume the worst. The guy is still in my team and has even been promoted for his good work. I was just stating how gen z’s are doing things differently."<br /><br />While most users schooled the manager, there were some who supported him as well. A user wrote, "I'm a younger Millennial &amp; I’m appalled by the lack of respect so many of my peers have for professors (I finished school late; many were ten years younger). It’s not much for older generations who GIVE these opportunities to expect a little bit of gratitude &amp; deference."<br /><br />In a similar incident, another company's manager's tweet went viral in which he shared a screenshot of how his Gen Z employee notified him that he will be on leave for a week. The short and crisp leave application email read, "I will be on leave till November 8, 2024. Bye."<br /><br />

‘He had a breakup and took a one-week leave’: Manager shares about his Gen-Z employee, internet reacts

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Standing-desk companies are expected to steadily increase their revenue over the next decade.</li><li>A study suggests they may not help reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues like heart disease.</li></ul><p>A few months into the pandemic, my husband bought us a convertible <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-standing-desk">standing desk</a>. We were both working from home, and aside from our daily jogs together, we were slouching in our respective work corners for hours.</p><p>Suddenly, more and more of my coworkers were towering in their Zoom calls. We made small talk about how our new standing desks helped with our posture and prevented us from <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/i-tried-being-more-active-at-work-was-less-productive-2024-8">sitting all day</a>.</p><p>The trend hasn't died down. The market-research firm Global Market Insights estimated that the standing-desk market was valued at $7.8 billion in 2023 and could increase by 5.5% annually over the next decade. Top retailers like Autonomous, FlexiSpot, and Uplift generate millions of dollars in revenue each year. In its branding materials, Autonomous suggests that "by promoting movement, these desks help you stay active and prevent pain."</p><p>But after a while, instead of hitting the button to elevate my desk, I found myself sitting all day after my morning workout. While some of my colleagues <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-that-happened-after-i-stood-for-3-hours-a-day">felt more energized standing at their desks</a> for three hours, I did not.</p><p>A <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/53/6/dyae136/7822310">study</a> published on Thursday confronted my conundrum. Ultimately, it suggests that if you're using a standing desk to feel more active and boost your health, the trick is to actually use it to <em>move</em> more, frequently standing and sitting.</p><p>Using data from more than 80,000 adults in the UK, the researchers found that simply standing didn't necessarily help get people's blood circulating. They also suggest that standing all day — without moving around — may increase the risk of circulatory issues.</p><h2 id="25df6fac-c6ed-45a7-ab87-bff83d4930d0"><strong>Sitting or standing for over 2 hours may not be good for health</strong></h2><p>The team, led by researchers at the University of Sydney, studied data on 83,013 adults in the UK Biobank, a large database with information about people's genetics, lifestyle, and health. The participants wore accelerometer devices on their wrists to track their movements for one week.</p><p>The authors concluded that sitting for 10 to 12 hours a day was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and orthostatic circulatory disease, such as varicose veins.</p><p>Standing for two hours a day wasn't associated with a reduced risk of cardiac conditions like heart failure, stroke, or heart disease — it didn't seem to have much of an effect on cardiovascular health.</p><p>The study did find that standing for two hours straight was associated with a higher risk of orthostatic circulatory disease, increasing by 11% every additional 30 minutes. The authors suggested that standing for too long every day could lead to long-term issues with blood circulation, such as venous ulcers and swollen veins.</p><h2 id="9b8e299b-9168-4df9-be6f-5275cf2ba174"><strong>It's best to move throughout the day</strong></h2><p>Desks that let you switch between standing and sitting, such as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-standing-desk-converter">standing-desk converters</a>, can help you change up how you work without committing to one position all day. Home-office upgrades such as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/fitness/best-under-desk-treadmills">under-desk treadmills</a> can also make it easier to squeeze in movement throughout the day.</p><p>Other researchers have recommended <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/daily-exercise-prevent-death-sitting-all-day-2023-10">walking for 22 minutes a day</a>, which can be incorporated into doing household chores or taking the stairs, to help offset the health risks of sitting for long periods.</p><p>And for those who've felt guilty about never actually raising their standing desk (me), we can feel validated that we're likely not missing out on major health benefits — as long as we take time to walk away from our chairs every day.</p>

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