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Doing this simple thing could add years to your life, research says

New study reveals that being active, even just walking, could add years to your life, especially fo…

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The faster your internet, the more likely you are to be obese, a study has found

A new Australian study has found a link between high-speed internet and rising obesity rates.

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Not being physically active as a child can massively increase the risk of heart attack and stroke: study

Studies have found that, compared to our grandparents, only about a third of our children today reg…

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I tried to be less sedentary at work so that I'll live longer — but it made me worse at my job

Sitting all day has been linked to higher chances of dying early, so I wanted to make my workday le…

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How a sedentary lifestyle can cause muscle atrophy and what you can do to prevent it

Muscle atrophy is when muscles shrink from lack of use. It can occur due to an injury, a neurologic…

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A sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of cancer, study finds

In the study, the people who moved the least were most likely to get cancer compared to their activ…

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Here are the TOP 3 desk exercises for a sedentary lifestyle

There is a famous saying, “Those who want to accomplish, have solutions. Those who don’t, …

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How much screen time is too much? Follow these guidelines for your child to avoid harmful health effects

Too much screen time can lead to behavior problems in children, sleep issues, obesity, and back and…

Madeline Kennedy   


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A personal trainer shared the red flags that an Instagram Live workout is a waste of time

You shouldn't pick a workout based on the trainer's appearance, according to Niko Algieri, who also…

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People have started 'fake commuting' because they crave the alone time they used to get on their way to the office - and experts say it's a smart idea

Unlike winding down after a long day, fake commuting is about erecting necessary personal boundarie…

Akanksha Singh   


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The most controversial and emotional moments of John Bercow, the UK Commons speaker who banned Trump and said 'Order!' 14,000 times

Bercow is popular with opposition members of parliament and unpopular with the Conservative governm…

Adam Bienkov   


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If you don’t have time to workout, Poshtik is here to keep you fit

Poshtick, a health and wellness startup, has raised a funding of $450,000 from two Noida-based HNIs…

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A new study revealed that you only need one minute of intense exercise a few times a week to lose weight

The scientists divided 27 sedentary men into two groups. One group performed three weekly sessions …

Lisa Ryan   


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5 minutes of exercise can help lower your blood pressure, new research suggests

Taking the stairs, biking, or running for less than 30 minutes a day can lower your blood pressure …

Gabby Landsverk   


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Sitting vs. Standing: Settling the debate on workplace health

New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with the recommended daily exercise, can accelera…

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A Nobel Prize-winning scientist who wrote a book on aging cycles 6 miles a day at age 72. Here are 3 things he does to stay healthy.

Venki Ramakrishnan thinks longevity treatments are overhyped. To age well, he leads an active life …

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A personal trainer whose clients include 90 year olds shares her biggest tip for staying strong and healthy

A personal trainer who helps keep older adults fit explained how to get the most of out strength tr…

Kashmira Gander