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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Long screen time is a pain in more than just the neck
Lifestyle ailments that are increasingly becoming commonplace among young professionals who spend long hours at work often have a common underlying cause: their sitting posture in front of the screen. The number of working professionals visiting hospitals with muscular, spinal, eye and heart disorders and mental concerns has increased 30-40% now compared with last year, doctors said. Many of these patients are millennials and Gen Zs, who spend long hours at work to stay relevant in workplaces that are changing fast with the disruption caused by artificial intelligence. The rise in disorders linked to long hours working on computers has also led to terms like Tech Neck , Text Claw, Sitting Disease, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Dead Butt Syndrome and Digital Fatigue Syndrome finding their way into the medical vocabulary. Doctors said many cases are so severe that they need medical intervention and at times even surgeries. At Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, 70% OPD walk-in patients were elderly, mostly 60-plus, until four-five years ago, said Seema Grover, head of the Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. But now they are much younger. 'Around 60-70% are now 20-40 years of age. This is especially true of younger professionals in corporates with long working hours who come with biomechanical and postural concerns.' Among these patients, degenerative changes are seen much earlier in the spine due to muscular imbalance and repetitive stress injuries. Excessive screen usage is damaging, especially with wrong posture, said Grover. Use of screen compels one to bend his/her neck at an around 60-degree angle and the neck has to strain to maintain the head position to bear 10 pounds (about 4.5 kg) load in neutral. 'This is six times the strain/load the muscles take compared to when in an upright position,' she explained. Long screen hours also cause damage to the heart, brain, muscles, and even lead to mental disorders, say doctors. 'We have seen an unprecedented surge — an almost 25–30% rise — in OPD visits over the last year alone due to sedentary lifestyles,' said Ripen Gupta, principal director and unit head of Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital. More and more 25- to 35-year-olds are coming with hypertension, obesity-related issues, and even pre-clinical heart disease, he said.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Mind your posture: Doctors cite long hours in front of screen for increasing lifestyle diseases
Agencies Mind your posture: Doctors cite long hours in front of screen for increasing lifestyle diseases New Delhi: Lifestyle ailments that are increasingly becoming commonplace among young professionals who spend long hours at work often have a common underlying cause: their sitting posture in front of the number of working professionals visiting hospitals with muscular, spinal, eye and heart disorders and mental concerns has increased 30-40% now compared with last year, doctors said. Many of these patients are millennials and Gen Zs, who spend long hours at work to stay relevant in workplaces that are changing fast with the disruption caused by artificial rise in disorders linked to long hours working on computers has also led to terms like Tech Neck, Text Claw, Sitting Disease, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Dead Butt Syndrome and Digital Fatigue Syndrome finding their way into the medical vocabulary. Doctors said many cases are so severe that they need medical intervention and at times even Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, 70% OPD walk-in patients were elderly, mostly 60-plus, until four-five years ago, said Seema Grover, head of the Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. But now they are much younger. 'Around 60-70% are now 20-40 years of age. This is especially true of younger professionals in corporates with long working hours who come with biomechanical and postural concerns.'Among these patients, degenerative changes are seen much earlier in the spine due to muscular imbalance and repetitive stress injuries. Excessive screen usage is damaging, especially with wrong posture, said Grover. Use of screen compels one to bend his/her neck at an around 60-degree angle and the neck has to strain to maintain the head position to bear 10 pounds (about 4.5 kg) load in neutral. 'This is six times the strain/load the muscles take compared to when in an upright position,' she screen hours also cause damage to the heart, brain, muscles, and even lead to mental disorders, say doctors.'We have seen an unprecedented surge — an almost 25–30% rise — in OPD visits over the last year alone due to sedentary lifestyles,' said Ripen Gupta, principal director and unit head of Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital. More and more 25- to 35-year-olds are coming with hypertension, obesity-related issues, and even pre-clinical heart disease, he asymptomatic heart failures among people in their 20s is also becoming more frequent, said bone mineral density, early osteopenia, spinal disc-related problems, spondylosis and easy fractures are some other common disorders impacting working professionals. There is also a reported surge of palpitations due to stress, atrial arrhythmias, and metabolic syndrome at a younger chair-bound routines are detrimental to vision as well, causing 'dry eyes, blurred vision, computer vision syndrome and early cases of carpal tunnel syndrome due to prolonged use of laptops/phones/desktops, excessive screen time and disturbed sleep cycles', said a medical unprecedented rise of competition, along with the fear of being replaced by AI, is creating a crushing pressure in the workplace, leading to mental health conditions emerging as a result of excessive screen time. 'We are seeing a rise in youngsters and middle-aged people presenting with neurohormonal and neurochemical changes linked to significant anxiety and depression and low concentration,' said Sameer Malhotra, director and head, Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital. Kamna Chhibber, a clinical psychologist at Fortis Healthcare, sees the problem not just in physiological terms but also as a deeper psychosocial shift. 'The nature of workplace pressure has evolved. The insecurity now is not just about job loss but about staying relevant. People are overworking to stay competitive, and loneliness, anxiety, and emotional withdrawal are all prevalent,' she said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Mind your posture: Doctors cite long hours in front of screen for increasing lifestyle diseases
New Delhi: Lifestyle ailments that are increasingly becoming commonplace among young professionals who spend long hours at work often have a common underlying cause: their sitting posture in front of the screen. The number of working professionals visiting hospitals with muscular, spinal, eye and heart disorders and mental concerns has increased 30-40% now compared with last year, doctors said. Many of these patients are millennials and Gen Zs, who spend long hours at work to stay relevant in workplaces that are changing fast with the disruption caused by artificial intelligence. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA Operations Management Management Degree Data Science Leadership Data Analytics MBA Design Thinking PGDM healthcare Product Management Technology Artificial Intelligence others Others Data Science Cybersecurity Healthcare Digital Marketing Project Management Finance Public Policy CXO Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details The rise in disorders linked to long hours working on computers has also led to terms like Tech Neck, Text Claw, Sitting Disease, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Dead Butt Syndrome and Digital Fatigue Syndrome finding their way into the medical vocabulary. Doctors said many cases are so severe that they need medical intervention and at times even surgeries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo At Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, 70% OPD walk-in patients were elderly, mostly 60-plus, until four-five years ago, said Seema Grover, head of the Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. But now they are much younger. 'Around 60-70% are now 20-40 years of age. This is especially true of younger professionals in corporates with long working hours who come with biomechanical and postural concerns.' Among these patients, degenerative changes are seen much earlier in the spine due to muscular imbalance and repetitive stress injuries. Live Events Excessive screen usage is damaging, especially with wrong posture, said Grover. Use of screen compels one to bend his/her neck at an around 60-degree angle and the neck has to strain to maintain the head position to bear 10 pounds (about 4.5 kg) load in neutral. 'This is six times the strain/load the muscles take compared to when in an upright position,' she explained. Long screen hours also cause damage to the heart, brain, muscles, and even lead to mental disorders, say doctors. 'We have seen an unprecedented surge — an almost 25–30% rise — in OPD visits over the last year alone due to sedentary lifestyles,' said Ripen Gupta, principal director and unit head of Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital. More and more 25- to 35-year-olds are coming with hypertension, obesity-related issues, and even pre-clinical heart disease, he said. Lifestyle-induced asymptomatic heart failures among people in their 20s is also becoming more frequent, said experts. Lower bone mineral density, early osteopenia, spinal disc-related problems, spondylosis and easy fractures are some other common disorders impacting working professionals. There is also a reported surge of palpitations due to stress, atrial arrhythmias, and metabolic syndrome at a younger age. These chair-bound routines are detrimental to vision as well, causing 'dry eyes, blurred vision, computer vision syndrome and early cases of carpal tunnel syndrome due to prolonged use of laptops/phones/desktops, excessive screen time and disturbed sleep cycles', said a medical expert. The unprecedented rise of competition, along with the fear of being replaced by AI, is creating a crushing pressure in the workplace, leading to mental health conditions emerging as a result of excessive screen time. 'We are seeing a rise in youngsters and middle-aged people presenting with neurohormonal and neurochemical changes linked to significant anxiety and depression and low concentration,' said Sameer Malhotra, director and head, Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital. Kamna Chhibber, a clinical psychologist at Fortis Healthcare , sees the problem not just in physiological terms but also as a deeper psychosocial shift. 'The nature of workplace pressure has evolved. The insecurity now is not just about job loss but about staying relevant. People are overworking to stay competitive, and loneliness, anxiety, and emotional withdrawal are all prevalent,' she said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gulshan Grover sheds ‘Bad Man' image in Heer Express: 'There's nothing villainous about this role'
is all set to boot in a fresh look in upcoming film, 'Heer Express'. Helmed by and scheduled to release on August 8, 2025, the film will have Grover in the role of a happy-go-lucky and emotionally stable dhaba owner -- a character that is poles apart from the dark roles that he has been known for. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Gulshan Grover says the role was a personal and creative challenge As reported by Moneycontrol, Grover shared that the opportunity came through his son Sanjay Grover, who serves as both producer and story writer of 'Heer Express,' and director Umesh Shukla, a close friend whose work he deeply admires. He explained that the role was pitched to him as a positive character that evokes laughter and tears, with no trace of villainy. Grover said he accepted the challenge for emotional reasons and found the experience both delightful and creatively fulfilling. According to Filmibeat, Grover described the role as a refreshing shift and said he was 'very happy and delighted' to play a character that brings joy to the world of 'Heer Express.' He added that working with his son and trusted collaborators made the experience even more meaningful. Heer Express promises a clean, feel-good cinematic experience As noted by Free Press Journal, the film follows Heer's journey to fulfill her mother's dream while navigating legacy and personal aspirations. Set in beautiful British sites, the tale combines family values, emotion, and comedy. It stars Divita Juneja and Pritt Kamani alongside experienced actors Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Mishra, Meghna Malik, and Grover himself. With Grover, Rana, and Mishra trading funny comments and observations on growing on-screen characters, the trailer launch event underlined the saafsuthri, parivarik tone of the movie. Grover said that long-term success in the business depends on learning to adjust to shifting conditions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Production team and creative vision 'Heer Express' is presented by Tulip Entertainment in association with Merry Go Round Studios and Creative Strokes Group. It is produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, Mohit Chhabra, and Sanjay Grover, and co-produced by Sampada Wagh. The film is helmed by Umesh Shukla, known for '102 Not Out' and 'Oh My God,' and is positioned as one of the year's most anticipated family releases.
United News of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
SC grants interim protection to cartoonist after his apology over derogatory posts about PM Modi
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today granted interim protection to Indore-based cartoonist Hemant Malviya, booked over a cartoon shared on Facebook allegedly containing derogatory references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS. A bench comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Aravind Kumar directed that the matter be listed after August 15 for further hearing. The interim order was passed after Malviya submitted an apology. The Court directed Malviya to file the apology in Hindi in the form of an affidavit and asked parties to complete pleadings before the next date. Malviya has challenged a Madhya Pradesh High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in the case. The cartoon in question, originally made in 2021 about the efficacy of Covid vaccines, was re-shared in May 2025 with objectionable comments regarding the Government's decision to hold a caste census. Malviya endorsed the post, leading to an FIR against him. Yesterday, after the bench expressed disapproval of his conduct, Malviya's counsel, Advocate Vrinda Grover, told the Court that he would delete the post and clarify that he did not endorse the comments. Today, Grover informed the Court that Malviya was also offering an apology in addition to deleting the post and sought permission to file it in Hindi. Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj, appearing for the State, submitted screenshots of other allegedly objectionable posts made by Malviya. Grover objected, stating the posts were unrelated to the current FIR, arguing, 'Can he not say something just because there is an FIR against him? Has he lost that liberty?' ASG Nataraj submitted that Malviya's conduct constituted an offence and did not deserve indulgence. Justice Dhulia observed that some of the posts were 'very very offensive' and remarked on the language being used on social media, stating, 'There are some among the lawyer community also doing this.' The Court directed the respondents to file an affidavit placing the posts on record and asked Malviya to respond. Grover sought permission to delete the posts, to which ASG Nataraj said that copies must be furnished for investigation. Justice Dhulia recorded the petitioner's intention to delete the posts but did not pass an order to that effect. Malviya's plea contends that the FIR was filed to punish him for exercising his freedom of speech and that no offence is disclosed. The cartoon, published on January 6, 2021, was described as a satirical comment on a public figure's statement likening vaccines to water. The FIR, filed on May 21, 2025, by a person claiming to be from the RSS and Hindu community, alleged that the cartoon insulted the RSS, incited violence, and hurt religious sentiments. Malviya's anticipatory bail was rejected by the Additional Sessions Judge, Indore, and subsequently by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 3, 2025. The High Court observed that the cartoon crossed the limits of free speech, depicting a figure representing the RSS being injected by a caricature of Prime Minister Modi, and included derogatory references to Lord Shiva. It held that Malviya's act was 'deliberate and malicious,' intended to provoke religious sentiments, and said custodial interrogation was necessary. In his petition before the Supreme Court, Malviya argued that the case pertains to artistic expression and reposting of public content, which does not warrant custodial interrogation, and alleged that the FIR was being misused to penalise dissent. UNI SNG RN
