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‘Couch Potato’ Lifestyles Cause Up to 8% of Global Deaths

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‘Couch Potato’ Lifestyles Cause Up to 8% of Global Deaths

TUESDAY, March 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — “Couch potatoes,” take note: Sedentary behavior now accounts for up to 8% of non-communicable diseases and deaths worldwide, researchers say. Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for premature death and several non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and several cancers. … Read more

Potato prices up 92% in one year, onions by 44%

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Potato prices up 92% in one year, onions by 44%

(This story originally appeared in on Nov 01, 2020) NEW DELHI: The average retail prices of all essential food items, except that of wheat, have increased in the past one year with potatoes witnessing the steepest rise of 92%, followed by onions at 44%. High food inflation has emerged as a policy worry although experts … Read more