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Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Bengaluru man gains 24 kg in 2 years with 16-hour work day: How fast can you gain weight with a long desk job
A Bengaluru professional's recent Reddit post on gaining 24 kg in two years since 2022 because of his 'corporate slave' routine of 14-16 hour workdays has revived conversations of work culture affecting our health. Just like him, Dr Venugopal Pareek, bariatric surgeon and obesity specialist at Hyderabad's CARE Hospitals, sees many young professionals who sleep by 2 am and report for work by 9 am, cramming the rest of their lives in between. 'All of them complain of gaining weight uncontrollably because of their sedentary lifestyles, zero exercise and what I call a lift-to-lift routine (walk out of a lift and get into another),' he says. How fast can you gain weight? Anybody with a sedentary lifestyle and a fast food diet can gain up to 2 kg a month. 'Consuming an additional 500 calories per day might result in a 6 to 8 kg weight gain in six months. Of course, each body has its own setpoint, which slows down weight gain by reducing appetite and boosting metabolism. But without exercise, your muscles give way to fat,' says Dr Pareek. Given the way we snack at work, we end up overloading ourselves by anything between 350 and 500 calories. 'A pastry yields a neat 500 calories, a frappuccino contains 20 gm of sugar and yields 600 calories, two cookies and an Irani chai can yield 300 calories, a Coke can contains 24 gm sugar and can yield 140 calories while one rasgulla yields 106 calories,' he adds. This is just snacking. Now be it young men, women or couples, none of them have home food. 'A young couple once told me that their LPG cylinder ran almost a year because they mostly made tea and coffee. Since they had to be at work by 9 am, they had kachori samosa from a kiosk near their office as breakfast. For lunch, they would order in, mostly rich biryani or pulao, then have pastry and Coke late afternoon and burgers for dinner. Their walk to and from the elevator and car cannot even burn a fraction of this load. They do no activity on weekends when they prefer to sleep and rest,' says Dr Pareek. Why long desk hours make you hungry That's because the body is under stress and releases cortisol to deal with it. 'Cortisol stimulates appetite, especially for high-fat and sugary foods, leading to increased calorie intake. High cortisol can slow down your metabolism, making it harder to burn calories and leading to weight gain. It tends to decrease the muscle-building hormone testosterone, which can lead to muscle breakdown, allowing for fat build-up. Cortisol can cause the body to store more fat, particularly around the abdomen, even if caloric intake is controlled. It can lead to insulin resistance, making it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar and weight,' says Dr Satish N, senior consultant, bariatric surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru. Limited sleeping hours increase the hunger hormone ghrelin and reduce the satiety hormone leptin, intensifying food cravings. The extra weight is usually deposited in the upper arms, shoulder, face and abdomen. 'Men have higher testosterone levels to protect their muscle mass, women have nothing to shield them against weight gain,' says Dr Pareek. How to plan diet with exercise on weekends Even if as a salad or home-made sandwich, carry any food you can rustle up at home that's rich in fibre, legumes, wholegrains and protein sources. 'Give up salad dressings, all processed and packaged food. Keep heat-free meal packs ready the night before,' urges Dr Pareek. Taking an exercise snack, like doing wall squats on the hour, though sounding good, may not be feasible. 'Walk while answering calls, take a 20-minute brisk walk break in your campus without smoking or taking food. It burns up to 350 calories. Another hour in the morning or at night can help the body burn calories even at rest,' adds Dr Pareek.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab
Chandigarh, Authorities conducted mock drills and blackout rehearsals at several locations in Punjab on Wednesday as part of the nationwide mega civil defence exercise. Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab The exercise simulated emergency scenarios such as fire break out and mock rescue operations were carried out in Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala and Mohali. During the blackout rehearsals, air raid warning sirens were activated and electricity remained shut in Mohali and Chandigarh for 10 minutes from 7.30 pm. At other places in Punjab, timings of blackout rehearsals differed. It was from 8.30pm to 8.40 pm in Sangrur, from 8 pm to 8.30 pm in Ludhiana and from 9 to 9.30 pm in Ferozepur. Electricity was cut in markets and malls during the blackout rehearsals, while hospitals and medical institutions were spared from power outages, officials said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs had directed all states and Union Territories to conduct mock drills on Wednesday in view of the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Officials said the drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time situations. Scenes of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances, fire being doused, and people rushing to safer places played out during the mock drills. The drill saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies including the fire and emergency services, police, health department, municipal corporation and disaster management authorities. Additionally, trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme and National Cadet Corps also participated in the exercise. In Mohali, the mock drill was carried out at a mall. Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek said people were asked to cooperate to create awareness about ways to deal with real-time emergencies. "Whatever instructions issued by the district administration, the Army or paramilitary forces should be followed," he said. Assuring that the district police were fully geared up to tackle emergency situations with the help of other departments, Pareek warned rumour-mongers against creating panic. People must trust only the information from official sources, he said. Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal ruled out apprehensions of any untoward situation in the district but said the authorities are keeping a watchful eye. She also said the air space in the district has been closed till further orders. In Ludhiana, the mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations at Verka Milk Plant on Ferozepur Road to bolster preparedness for potential emergencies. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that such exercises are proactive measures to enhance safety and preparedness. The drill commenced at 4 pm with an alarm, prompting swift coordination among multiple agencies including the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation, police, health department, civil defence and NCC. In Chandigarh, civil defence mock drills were held simultaneously at three locations including Inter-State Bus Terminal-17. The drills simulated high-intensity emergency scenarios. Chandigarh Union Territory's Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, Home Secretary Mandeep Brar, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur and other senior officials from Chandigarh Administration monitored the drill. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Robbers' gang targeting migrant workers busted in Mohali; four held
An inter-state gang wanted for a string of gunpoint robberies, targeting migrant labourers, has been busted with the arrest of its four members. The accused have been identified as Satinder Singh, a resident of Mohali, and Rohit Kumar, alias Jaman, Moti and Akshay, all three hailing from Karnal, Haryana. Mohali SSP Deepak Pareek revealed that preliminary investigations indicate the gang's involvement in numerous similar incidents across the tricity. 'The modus operandi of the gang was to target migrant workers belonging to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and rob them during their travel,' stated SSP Pareek. Their latest victim was Zia-Ul-Haq, an Uttar Pradesh native, upon whose complaint a case was registered at the Dera Bassi police station under Sections 309(4), 140(3), 351(1), 351(3), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Subsequently, a special team, supervised by SP Rural Manpreet Singh and Dera Bassi DSP Bikramjit Singh Brar, was immediately formed to apprehend the culprits. Divulging the details of the incident, SSP Pareek explained that in the early hours of April 30, Zia-ul-Haq had hired a Hyundai Xcent taxi, bearing registration number HR-67-C-1782, from the Dera Bassi bus stand en route to the Ambala railway station. 'During the journey, near Jawaharpur Chowk on the Chandigarh-Ambala national highway, he was robbed of ₹20,600, an ATM card, a mobile phone, and important documents at gunpoint by four unidentified individuals, including the taxi driver,' SSP Pareek added. Following the incident, DIG Ropar Range Harcharan Singh Bhullar issued specific directives to expedite the investigation. The SSP further disclosed that accused Satinder was taken near Phudha village on Saturday for the recovery of a weapon. 'During the recovery process, Satinder sustained a fracture on his left ankle as he attempted to escape from police custody by jumping from a rooftop,' SSP Pareek informed. He also mentioned that further investigations are currently underway to uncover the gang's broader network and any other individuals involved in criminal activities.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
Mohali cops bust inter-state robbery gang, arrest 4
1 2 3 Mohali: In a swift and significant breakthrough in the fight against organised crime , Mohali Police have busted an inter-state gang involved in a robbery near Jawahrapur , arresting four accused within three days of the crime. The operation was led by subdivision Derabassi police team, under the supervision of SSP Mohali, Deepak Pareek. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rohit Kumar alias Jaman, a resident of Laloni village, Haryana; Satinder Singh of Bhuda Sahib village, Mohali; Moti of Neela Kherdi village, Haryana; and Akshay of Laloni village, PS Tarori, Haryana. SSP Pareek said accused Satinder Singh suffered a left ankle fracture while attempting to escape police custody during a weapon recovery operation near Phudha village. "He jumped from a rooftop in a failed bid to flee," the SSP said. Providing the case details, Pareek said the robbery occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when Zia-ul-Haq, a native of Uttar Pradesh, booked a Hyundai Xcent taxi (HR 67 C 1782) from Derabassi bus stand to Ambala railway station. During the trip, four individuals — including the driver — held him at gunpoint near Jawahrapur Chowk on Chandigarh-Ambala highway and robbed him of Rs 20,600 in cash, an ATM card, mobile phone, and some documents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Dermatologist: Don't Use Lotions On Dark Spots! Use This Household Item Instead Miami M.D. Undo Following directions from DIG Ropar range Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the Derabassi police registered an FIR under various sections of the BNS, including sections 309(4), 140(3), 351(1), 351(3), and 3(5). A special investigation team was constituted, led by SHO Derabassi inspector Sumit Mor, under the supervision of SP (rural) Manpreet Singh and DSP Bikramjit Singh Brar. The team arrested the accused from Ramgarh Mubarakpur Road, Derabassi. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested gang members are linked to multiple such incidents across the Tricity region. "Their modus operandi was to target migrant workers from UP and Bihar travelling by taxi and rob them mid-journey," SSP Pareek said. Interrogation is underway to identify additional linkages and uncover the full extent of the gang's operations.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Researchers make critical discovery that could prevent supermarket scarcity: 'Crucial for global trade and food security'
While breakthroughs in refrigeration have significantly extended the shelf life of perishable foods, certain foods, like tropical fruits, are disparately damaged when stored in cool temperatures. New research is hoping to change that, however. The discovery comes from a new study by researchers at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, who analyzed the main pathways involved with adenosine triphosphate — a molecule that supplies energy to living cells. They discovered ATP's intracellular and extracellular forms interact to mediate chilling stress, with the γ-aminobutyric acid shunt pathway and the cytochrome pathway playing principal roles in the production of the molecule. Researchers also found a way to stimulate protective responses against oxidative damage from cold with coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and the signaling role of extracellular ATP. The physiological process involved in produce being damaged in the cold, called postharvest chilling injury (PCI), hampers electron transport and ATP, affecting the taste and quality of fruit and accelerating spoilage. PCI is a significant problem for the horticulture industry, leading to considerable food waste. Dr. Sunil Pareek, lead author of the study, believes the discovery could have major implications for the horticulture industry. "Our review underscores the pivotal role of ATP in postharvest fruit management. By understanding ATP's regulatory mechanisms, we could revolutionize the preservation of fruit quality, especially in cold storage, which is crucial for global trade and food security," said Pareek, per Reducing the amount of food impacted by PCI would not only make food more accessible, but it would also reduce food waste, a significant contributor to global warming. When food is sent to landfills, it rots and releases planet-warming methane gas. After carbon dioxide, methane is the second-largest contributor to global warming, exacerbating extreme weather events, disrupting ecosystems, and threatening the health of all life on our planet. What's your biggest motivation in trying to reduce your personal food waste? Saving money Helping the planet Not being a wasteful person I don't think about reducing food waste Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Methane gas is also dangerous because of the ozone it creates as it oxidizes. Ozone, a harmful gas pollutant, can contribute to numerous health issues, such as coughing, shortness of breath, worse asthma or bronchitis symptoms, and irritation and damage to airways, per the Environmental Protection Agency. Farms and manufacturing make up 21% and 13% of all food waste, respectively, but luckily, studies like this one and organizations utilizing creative ways to combat food waste are helping to reduce the amount being sent to landfills. One such solution is a new program being piloted in Japan. Instead of sending food waste to landfills, veterinarian Koichi Takahashi and a team of researchers developed a fermentation process to create an eco-friendly feed for pigs. In California, an organization called ExtraFood tackles food waste by redistributing food from grocery stores. Instead of going in the dumpster, ExtraFood collects the food and delivers it to nonprofits and food pantries, ensuring the food goes to people in need instead of a landfill. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
