Does your job involving sitting for long hours? You're likely to die young

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Does your job involving sitting for long hours? You're likely to die young People who keep their sitting bouts to less than 30 minutes have a lower risk of death.

Smoking changes lung cells, makes them more vulnerable to disease  Epigenetic changes do not alter, or mutate, the basic DNA sequence of the gene, suggesting that there is hope for people who want to quit smoking.

Fit and fine: Retail market for fitness in India likely to touch Rs 7,000cr by year-end The value of the market in India is Rs 4,579 crore at present.

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Your body's immunity can damage your liver: Watch out for these signs Autoimmune liver disease can be transmitted genetically or is caused because of some reactions wherein the liver cells are recognised as infectious.

WHO gears up to help India eliminate tuberculosis by 2025 World Health Organisation has called on countries in South- East Asia Region to build on recent momentum aimed at ending TB by 2030.

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E-cigarettes are not a good idea! They may increase risk of heart attack and stroke Chronic exposure to both active and passive cigarette smoking causes a permanent increase in arterial stiffness.

Now breast cancer patients can freeze their eggs Women who receive a breast cancer diagnosis can take time to freeze their eggs and embryos without fear of delaying their cancer treatment.

Now, a ​'heart attack' app can help you find the nearest hospital in times of need The app aims to provide patients with real time information on hospitals and cardiologists.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Just being there for someone can make all the difference Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds globally.

The secret to get smarter: Consume olive oil, nuts Nutrients found in foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids such as nuts and avocados are linked to general intelligence.

Leptin: Your brain's superhero that keeps you full and controls weight loss Leptin, commonly known as the 'satiety hormone', is released by the fat cells, stomach, muscles and various other cells in the body.

Like diabetes, mental health disorders can be genetic Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson of Mpower, tries to bring about a positive change in attitude towards mental health.

Go easy on the beer and hot dogs, high consumption may up colon cancer risk And while you check the beer, also keep an eye on the quantity of red meat you have.

Look up! Glancing at your ringing phone while driving is as risky as talking or texting Locating a ringing phone, checking who is calling, and rejecting or answering the call can be extremely dangerous. Humans have 27 different types of emotions, according to science Turns out, our feelings don't just fall within the universal categories of happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear and disgust.

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