Is Your Desk Job Harming Your Brain? Link Between a Sedentary Lifestyle and Neurodegeneration

Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 09:06 IST On World Brain Day, neurologists explain why movement is crucial for your mind. In an age where mental health is increasingly prioritized, taking care of brain health must begin with one small, powerful act: moving your body Observed annually on July 22, World Brain Day brings global attention to…

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Shocking! Prolonged sitting can shrink the brain, and even regular exercise won’t compensate for it | – Times of India

Research indicates that prolonged sedentary behavior, even with regular exercise, elevates the risk of brain shrinkage and cognitive decline, particularly in older adults. The study, tracking participants over seven years, revealed a link between increased sitting time and neurodegenerative changes, irrespective of physical activity levels. Sitting is the new smoking. Prolonged sitting isn’t just bad…