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How employers can promote physical activity among workers: 3 messages based on research

Toronto, Oct 10 (The Conversation) We all know about the benefits of physical activity — not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just don’t get as much physical activity as they should. The World Health Organization’s physical activity guidelines recommend adults strive for 150 to 300 minutes of moderately intense aerobic physical activity every week, or 75 to 150 minutes if the physical activity is vigorous. Given the amount of time many people spend working, getting more physical activity at work and/or

Vitamin B12 deficiency could cause ‘memory issues’, numb hands-feet and muscle weakness

You need vitamin B12 to help make red blood cells, nerves, and DNA. The effects of deficiency can be varied and insidious—fatigue, a sore tongue, unsteadiness, muscle weakness, numbness in the hands and feet, depression, memory loss, and cognitive issues—and they’re often chalked up to other causes. “Symptoms may appear gradually over time and progress quickly in severe deficiencies,” says Raelene Brooks, PhD, dean at the University of Phoenix College of Nursing. In a 2025 study in the journal Annals of Neurology involving 231 older adults, all had normal blood levels of total B12 and the active form of B12,

Arunachal govt announces 3 pc hike in DA for employees, pensioners

Itanagar, Oct 10 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh government announced a three per cent hike in DA (dearness allowance) from the existing 55 per cent to 58 per cent for its employees and pensioners. The increase will be effective from July 1. In a post on social media, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the enhancement will benefit state government employees, pensioners, and AIS officers serving in the state. He said the arrears for three months – July to September – will be paid in cash, and the revised DA/DR (dearness relief) will be included in October salaries and pensions. “This decision

Stock markets advance in early trade on buying in realty, utility stocks

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 300 points while Nifty traded above the 25,250 level in the early session on Friday, following buying in realty and utilities stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 299.21 points or 0.36 per cent to 82,471.31 in the morning trade. The NSE Nifty increased by 70.05 points or 0.28 per cent to 25,251.85. Among Sensex firms, Power Grid, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC, Asian Paints, ITC, HDFC Bank, Bharat Electronics Ltd, and Titan were the major gainers. However, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun

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