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A new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine has found that just a moderate 22 minutes of exercise a day can Counteract the negative effects of sitting down for long periods. So get moving and start enjoying the benefits of exercise today! A new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine has discovered that doing only 22 minutes of moderate exercise every day can help Counteract the bad effects of sitting for long hours. The research looked at information from more than 100,000 individuals over five years. They found that those who sat for over 12 hours a day were more likely to face higher risks of passing away compared to those who sat for less than 10.5 hours daily. But for those who engaged in at least 22 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) each day,...

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that has negative impact on person’s daily living. It presents with depressed mood, loss of interest, feelings of guilt, low self-esteem, poor concentration and disturbed sleep or appetite. It is a treatable disease however untreated symptoms may lead to severe complications such as significant impairment, health related disorders and in rare cases, suicide. A famous poet named Henry Wadsworth said that: “Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Prevalence rates in past years Depression level increases during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide June 2020, by age The statistic depicts the percentage of the population who...

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Just 22 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Counteract Sitting’s Risks

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