Early Death

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Those with healthy lifestyles viewed their set for 2.2 hours a day while 2.9 hours was moderately healthy.

Watching more than 2 hrs and 12 mins of TV daily can lead to early death, says study

It linked long spells in front of the TV to habits like smoking, drinking and bad diet as well a higher threat of heart disease.

20 Nov 2018 8:04 PM

The study conducted by the universities of Keele, Manchester, Leeds and East Anglia found excessive sleep should be considered a ‘marker’ of poor health. (Photo: AFP)

Sleeping for more than 8 hours each night increases likelihood of early death

Scientific study reveals a 47 per cent higher risk of heart disease and strokes for those who sleep more.

08 Aug 2018 11:19 AM

Smoking, lack of exercise may lead to early death after divorce: Study

Lower life satisfaction, in turn, predicted lower levels of physical activity, which is linked to greater risk for early death.

31 May 2018 3:53 PM

Night owls tend to die sooner than morning larks

Researchers say this is a public health issue that can no longer be ignored

13 Apr 2018 11:25 AM

People also take maximum stress about working out in the holiday season (Photo: AFP)

People who worry too much about exercise may die early

The stress caused by worrying about exercise increases chances of a person dying in next 20 years by 70 percent.

09 Jan 2018 11:45 AM

Blood pressure begins to decline 14 years before death in elderly

Here is what a new study has found.

05 Dec 2017 10:17 AM

There is less stigma associated with depression, better treatments are available, but depression's link to mortality still persists. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression remains linked to higher risk of early deaths

Mental illness has also been linked with poorer diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption.

24 Oct 2017 8:45 AM

Protein that may treat flu symptoms, cut death risk identified

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01 Oct 2017 6:50 PM

The World Health Organisation recommends that adults aged 18 to 64 do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout each week (Photo: AFP)

Exercising for 30 minutes a day can prevent 1 in 12 premature deaths

Walking for as little as 30 minutes most days of the week has a benefit, and higher physical activity is associated with even lower risks.

22 Sep 2017 6:14 PM

Sitting too long can cancel benefits of exercise

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19 Sep 2017 6:58 PM

Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need (Photo: Pixabay)

Loneliness more deadly than obesity, says study

According to researchers, social isolation ups the risk of premature death in adults.

07 Aug 2017 9:48 AM

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