Standing desks were introduced in some workplaces not so long ago to address health issues associated with long hours of sitting. But now a large study has found that these design innovations cannot solve heart problems or stroke risk.

Standing desks were once touted as beneficial for health. New study says they could add to problems

A 15-year-old boy from a school in Greater Noida near Indian capital of New Delhi reportedly died of a heart attack while he was playing with friends. Rohit Singh, the deceased student, was rushed to hospital by teachers but was declared dead by the doctors.

India: 15-year-old succumbs to heart attack in Greater Noida school while playing

According to the National College Health Assessment, feelings of loneliness among college students have increased dramatically in the last 10 years since experts feel transitioning to a new environment, as many college freshmen do, increases feelings of loneliness, which leads to unhealthy eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle.

Loneliness linked with unhealthful diets, physical inactivity among students: Study

Did you know that leading a sedentary or inactive lifestyle is the fourth leading cause of avoidable death and is as harmful as smoking, according to World Health Organisation.

Doctor reveals how sedentary lifestyle leads to cardiac ailments

With the number of cases of heart ailments witnessing an unprecedented rise, a study has shed some light on the reason behind the worrying trend. The people leading sedentary lifestyles have a high risk of experiencing a stroke in comparison to people who regularly carry out light- to moderate-intensity exercises, the study said.

Ditch sedentary lifestyle! Sit less, move more to reduce risk of stroke, says study. Read details here

A latest study in Bengaluru by Redseer Consulting has quantified the loss being caused to the IT sector due to employee's lifestyle habits. According to the survey, the city's IT sector is losing 24,000 crores annually due to bad lifestyle choices.

Bengaluru IT sector losing $ 3.5 billion to sedentary lifestyle: Survey

A study of one million people has found that sedentary lifestyles are linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

$67.5 billion: That is how much physical inactivity costs the world annually

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