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POSTED January 18, 2012 - 21:27 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Prolonged sitting at desk damages physical and mental health

While sitting for long hours is already known to spur health problems, it’s also bad for your mental well-being, findings of a new study show.

According to the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the British Psychological Society, professionals whose job profiles demand prolonged sitting hours run a risk of higher body mass

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POSTED December 29, 2011 - 15:10 | POSTED BY munish2425

Obesity linked to falls, injuries in older adults-- study

According to a new U.S. study, obese older people are more likely to suffer a potentially disabling fall than their thinner counterparts.

Christine Himes, a study researcher from Syracuse University in New York, said, “People who are obese may have a harder time with balance.

POSTED December 26, 2011 - 14:59 | POSTED BY munish2425

Eat less for a young brain -- study

A new study by researchers in Italy has found that eating less can help the brain stay young.

According to the researchers, eating less activates CREB1, a protein molecule, which in-turn activates the genes that improve the functioning of brain, and promote longevity.

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