Health Care

  Sitting Too Long People sit for long periods daily, whether in the office, at home, or in the car.   However, sitting for too long can increase the risk of serious health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes  due to damage to the arteries . In 1953, epidemiologist Jeremy Morris discovered that London bus drivers were twice as likely to develop heart disease as bus conductors. Demographically (in terms of age, gender, and income) the two groups were similar, so why was there such a significant difference? Morris's answer was that bus conductors were required to stand and regularly climb the steps of London's famous double-decker buses as they sold tickets to passengers while drivers sat for long periods. His landmark study laid the foundation for research on the links between physical activity and health. Although conductors on London buses are now a thing of the past, Morris' findings are more important than ever. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there ...

  According to a recent study, even a small weight decrease can have long-term health benefits. None of it requires much: If you have excess weight to lose, even a small amount of weight loss  (5 to 10 percent of your total body weight) can have a significant positive impact on your health. Furthermore, even if part of the weight returns, recent study indicates that these advantages might endure for several years.   A study with almost 50,000 participants looked at the outcomes of 124 clinical trials. Researchers discovered that individuals who underwent what are known as intensive behavioral weight loss programs—which typically involve diet and exercise  along with peer or professional support—had reduced risk factors for type 2 diabetes  and cardiovascular disease compared to those who underwent fewer intensive programs or no program at all. Furthermore, even with significant weight gain, these enhanced indicators persisted for at least five years. Th...