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A sedentary lifestyle can have severe health consequences. The Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle 1. Cardiovascular Health    - Data Point: Sedentary behavior is associated with a 147% increase in the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. 2. Obesity and Metabolic Disorders    - Data Point: Physical inactivity is a primary cause of obesity. Studies show that obese individuals have a 50-100% increased risk of premature death compared to those with a healthy weight.    - Statistic: Around 23% of deaths from major chronic diseases are attributable to physical inactivity. 3. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome    - Data Point: Lack of physical activity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing diabetes by 30-50%. 4. Mental Health Implications    - Data Point: Sedentary behavior is linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression. Regular physical activity can reduce the ri...

 Stay out of the sun: Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 11 AM and 3 PM. If you do need to go out, walk in the shade. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, even if you're not thirsty, to help your body sweat and maintain a normal temperature. Wear light, loose clothing: Loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored, and porous cotton clothing allows your body to cool properly.  Use a wet or non wet cloth or towel to cover upper body if you need to stand or walk in the sun. Protect your skin: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, and reapply every two hours or more often if you're sweating or swimming. Also wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to shield your face and eyes. Avoid strenuous activity: Avoid extreme physical exertion when it's hot outside. Take other precautions: Keep cool with air conditioning or a fan, and take cool showers or use a damp sponge or spray bottle to keep your skin wet. By Dr M Khalid Munir, Hyderabad. Diabetes spec...

Recurring feelings of anger may increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease by limiting the blood vessels’ ability to open, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), shows for the first time that anger is linked to this vascular impairment — a precursor to the kind of long-term damage that can lead to heart attack and stroke. NIH-funded clinical trial links frequent anger to increased risk of heart disease  NIH is a govt agency in USA.  https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funded-clinical-trial-links-frequent-anger-increased-risk-heart-disease ------ Also in news  https://www.ndtv.com/science/being-angry-even-for-few-minutes-can-increase-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-study-finds-5577134

   Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry, and seafood based products, sugary drinks, dairy based desserts, and highly processed breakfast foods showing the strongest associations, finds a 30-year U.S. observational study. The results were published in the journal  The BMJ. The researchers say not all ultra-processed food products should be universally restricted, but that their findings “provide support for limiting consumption of certain types of ultra-processed food for long term health”. Mounting evidence links ultra-processed foods to higher risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and bowel cancer, but few long term studies have examined links to all causes and cause specific deaths, especially due to cancer. Ref : The Hindu - 11 May 2024. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/30-year-study-links-ultra-processed-food-to-higher-risk-of-early-death/article68161789.ece Scient...